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.
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"Equity investment and housing association funding models are not, and have never been, mutually exclusive. The two groups have already begun to develop meaningful partnerships to support the delivery of new homes. "
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"For-Profit Registered Providers (FPRPs) now own at least 43,100 affordable homes, according to our analysis, 1.0% of all affordable homes. Existing FPRPs and their owners have ambitions to reach 150,000 homes by 2030."
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"The Government has committed to delivering 1.5 million homes in England by the end of the parliament. If this is to be achieved, affordable housing delivery needs to form a large share of total delivery."
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"Bringing external capital into the sector provides a real opportunity to unlock greater development capacity at a time where it is desperately needed."
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"A more resilient than expected first quarter is set against a more cautious market"

"Occupational market fundamentals remain stable despite domestic and global economic headwinds, which see shopping centre investment pause for thought"

"Chaired by David Jackson, we heard from Joe Dance on what LNRS are, Chloe Edwards from Oxfordshire County Council on their work and progress, and Andrew Watson on how they interact with planning."
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"This month’s housing market update sits a little at odds with the recent spate of good weather and provides slightly sobering reading after a fine May bank holiday. However, competition in the mortgage markets, a change in the way some lenders are assessing affordability, and the prospect of faster, deeper interest rate cuts provide continued cause for optimism."
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"The passing of the Stamp Duty deadline on 1st April has led to demand softening and some price falls, as is typical following increased Stamp Duty obligations. Price growth is likely to remain muted through Q2."

"Increased uncertainty weighs on the construction market"