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.

"A stuttering start to 2025"

"Occupiers taking stock"

"Build-to-suit transactions have fallen to their lowest level since 2013; however, promising BTS requirements alongside ongoing discussions point to an uptick in take-up in the rest of 2025"

"Bristol’s office market is evolving amid limited supply and rising demand. Refurbishments and strategic developments like Temple Quarter are reshaping the city’s commercial landscape, creating opportunities for growth and investment"

"Since the election of a new Government last summer, ambitions to increase housing supply have moved to the centre of the political stage. The drive to build 1.5 million homes by the end of the Parliament has led to considerable reforms of housing policy in England. Yet the number of homes in planning or development remains, for now, on a downwards trajectory. Further change to speed up and simplify planning and deliver a broader range of sites is needed."

"With five sub-sectors currently exhibiting downward pressure and seven recording lower yields versus 12 months ago, there is evidence of increasing investor appetite; however, will escalating conflict in the Middle East throw a spanner in the works?"

"House prices fell by -0.8% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Nationwide. This was the biggest monthly fall since the period following the 2022 mini-budget, and leaves values down -0.6% since the start of the year."

"Retailers are vital to the car distribution process, and crucially, the trend towards digitalisation does not preclude the role of the dealer. Buyers continue to rely on retailers, with online connectivity now enhancing a digital journey that culminates in a physical dealership visit"

"Welcome to your latest Central London office market watch, exploring insight from the City and West End office occupational markets"
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"Against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, policy U-turns and concerns over the changing tax environment, earlier this week we released the results of our prime house price indices."