Spotlight: Barcelona office market Q2 2026
Barcelona closes a positive first half, continuing the trend seen in 2025
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Spotlight: Madrid office market Q2 2026
Madrid's office market faces a demanding second half of the year
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New build survey -Residential
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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New build survey -Residential
Abstract
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.
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.
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Market in Minutes: Ireland Development Land – Q2 2026
Abstract
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.
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.
2026 - Market in Minutes Q2 2026
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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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Interview: Maximising opportunities in Southeast Asia
"We sat down with Sunny Gill, who joined the family business when Gill Capital was formed in 2007, to discuss the evolution of the Southeast Asian market, the future of retail in the region and the crucial role an expert partner plays in navigating such a diverse and dynamic landscape."
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Wealth creation and the evolution of store portfolios
"Store portfolios have lagged global wealth creation; opportunity for growth over the longer term persists. But the next era of expansion will mark a return to luxury fundamentals and a move away from a global to a hyper-local strategy."
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The Middle East: Best Route to Market
"Our cross-border lead in the Middle East, takes us through the opportunities the region offers and what brands need to know if they are to maximise their reach in this fast-paced market."
Creativity in Flux
"What the recent peak in creative director changes could mean for luxury real estate."
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Interview: Why some smaller destination markets are bucking the wider slowdown
"We talk to the custodians of Oslo’s premier luxury destination, Promenaden, also home to the world’s oldest continuously running department store, Steen & Strøm, to explore the innovative strategies that have kept it at the forefront of luxury retail. We touch on the unique challenges and opportunities within the Nordic market and how they continue to redefine customer experiences in an ever-changing luxury landscape."
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Return to foundational pillars
"A refocus on customers in real estate strategies."
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Sloane Street, London: A hyper-local destination with international reach
"Global alpha cities all deliver reach, but their scale and high concentrations of HNWIs means that they can also support more ‘localised’ luxury destinations, which have been moving up the agenda for brands as they bed-down on their VICs."
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Looking to the future
"Luxury real estate’s clear strategy; 2025 and beyond."
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Prime residential rents – Q1 2025
"The first quarter of the year marked an uptick, as all prime regions returned to positive quarterly rental growth."
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Prime Scotland House Prices – Q1 2025
"Despite increased levels of taxation, Scotland’s prime residential market witnessed an uptick in agreed sales in the first quarter of 2025. However, economic volatility could temper the market in the short to medium term, leading to more price sensitivity."
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