Spotlight: Barcelona office market Q2 2026
Barcelona closes a positive first half, continuing the trend seen in 2025
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Barcelona closes a positive first half, continuing the trend seen in 2025
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Madrid's office market faces a demanding second half of the year
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In recent years, homeownership has established itself as a lifestyle choice that enhances personal well-being, but the neighborhood remains the most decisive factor for all age groups: what has changed is its significance, which is no longer tied to one’s area of origin but to its ability to offer safety, green spaces, connectivity, amenities, and prestige. Buyers are increasingly willing to relocate—changing neighborhoods or even cities—in order to find the right property.
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In recent years, homeownership has established itself as a lifestyle choice that enhances personal well-being, but the neighborhood remains the most decisive factor for all age groups: what has changed is its significance, which is no longer tied to one’s area of origin but to its ability to offer safety, green spaces, connectivity, amenities, and prestige. Buyers are increasingly willing to relocate—changing neighborhoods or even cities—in order to find the right property.
The Development land market recorded a total volume of €239.1 million in Q2, which was more than double the amount reached in the same quarter a year ago, spread across 13 deals. The majority of sites traded were below 10.0 acres.
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Market in Minutes: Ireland Development Land – Q2 2026
The Development land market recorded a total volume of €239.1 million in Q2, which was more than double the amount reached in the same quarter a year ago, spread across 13 deals. The majority of sites traded were below 10.0 acres.
The Dutch real estate market has largely absorbed the European Central Bank’s interest rate increase in June. While the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment remains volatile, confidence among both investors and occupiers is improving. Investment volume reached €7.1 billion in H1 2026, up 23.9% year-on-year, while occupier activity also strengthened significantly.

2026 - Market in Minutes Q2 2026
The Dutch real estate market has largely absorbed the European Central Bank’s interest rate increase in June. While the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment remains volatile, confidence among both investors and occupiers is improving. Investment volume reached €7.1 billion in H1 2026, up 23.9% year-on-year, while occupier activity also strengthened significantly.

"Resilient fundamentals: UK shopping centre and high street investment is poised, not paused, for a stronger H2 2026"

"Top-end sales support London’s £5 million-plus market"

"June sees the biggest deal since 2022 as Q2 finishes with turnover of £1.87 billion"

"Challenging times, but opportunities taken by those expanding"

"After a record 2025, in which over £12 billion of capital was deployed into UK healthcare real estate, H1 2026 has been a period of recalibration. Care Homes, Specialist Care, Hospitals and Primary Care all continue to present compelling investment cases, backed by structural demand, constrained supply and ongoing NHS elective pressure."
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"As the prime rental market adjusts to the Renters' Rights Act, new trends are beginning to emerge. We discuss what's driving rental growth across the UK's prime market, with notable differences between property types and price points. While our recent survey reveals how landlords are responding to the changing regulatory landscape."

"Rents continue to grow across the prime markets, although increases are stronger in markets most impacted by the Renters’ Rights Act."

"Our survey of more than 230 prime landlords reveals how the Renters' Rights Act is shaping sentiment, portfolio decisions and investment strategies."

"While H1 2026 brought broader macroeconomic headwinds and more competitive operating conditions in certain markets, Self Storage continues to sustain institutional capital interest, demonstrating confidence in the sector’s long-term fundamentals."

"Prime office yields stable at 4.9%, underpinned by competitive debt and resilient occupational markets."