European Logistics Spotlight – Q2 2026
European consumer economy defies expectations to help logistics market see 20% rise in take-up against the same period last year.
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European consumer economy defies expectations to help logistics market see 20% rise in take-up against the same period last year.
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European office vacancy rates remain stable, as shortage of new-build space pushes up prime CBD rents.
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Barcelona closes a positive first half, continuing the trend seen in 2025
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Spotlight: Barcelona office market Q2 2026
Barcelona closes a positive first half, continuing the trend seen in 2025
Madrid's office market faces a demanding second half of the year
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Spotlight: Madrid office market Q2 2026
Madrid's office market faces a demanding second half of the year
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
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.


"Prime transaction levels increase during the final quarter of 2012 following a slumbering summer market."
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"Average asking prices should fall by a further 10% to match the level at which the buyers are willing to trade."
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"Scottish buyers are not as prevalent in the prime market as they have been in previous years, with just over a quarter of purchasers originating from outside Scotland."
"Take-up in January reached arelatively subdued 175,000 sq ft. Thisis 27% down on the same periodduring 2012, and 40% down on theten-year average."
"Take-up in 2012 was broadly thesame as the 2011 total. The City ofLondon saw take-up rise to averagelevels, while the West End andDocklands had a below average year."
"Take-up in the second half of 2012 was weaker than in the first, but overall the year was 21% up on 2011. "
"Take-up of office space in Glasgow in the second half of 2012 was a rather underwhelming 137,870 sq ft. This was lower than the take-up in the first half of the year, and brings the total for 2012 to a below average 371,870 sq ft. "
"2012 was another successful yearfor take-up in the Heathrow marketand underlined the sustained recoverysince the downturn with 1.4msq ft transacted over the last twelvemonths, with the majority of spacetaken being of Grade B quality."
"We believe that 2013 will see a turning point in the UK consumer economy. Inflation will slow, earning will rise and confidence should follow. "