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.

"What are the five takeaways from this report?"

"Lifestyle changes continue to drive market growth"

"Rents and capital values of prime property continue to rise despite increasing interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. But how long might it continue?"

"Our April 2022 buyer and seller survey highlights how prime property buying intentions are evolving"

"Despite issues around supply and demand and an uncertain geopolitical backdrop, the prime central London housing market has remained robust, with encouraging first quarter growth. But is this the recovery we’ve been expecting?"

"With flexible work patterns, people are now reconsidering whether the benefits of moving further from London outweigh more expensive travel costs. We’ve done the analysis for you"
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"The race for space. The return to the office. Hybrid working. We chart how factors such as these have influenced the performance of rental values across the London and commuter belt markets since 2020"

"Residential property accounted for over one-fifth of CO2 emissions in 2020. Significantly, there has been no meaningful reduction in the carbon footprint of our homes since 2014. With policymakers looking to set mortgage lending targets to secure a step change in householder investment in energy efficiency improvements, what does this mean for owners of prime property?"
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"Five-year prime house price forecasts"

"Although the property sector faces challenges, it has the potential to provide many solutions"