Competition for best-in-class office space continues to drive costs higher, although expanding supply in selected markets is creating opportunities for corporate real estate teams to manage costs.

Businesses continued to grow their office footprints in H1 2026, as expansionary deals accounted for 58% of prime office deals.

We know the workplace matters, but how do we quantify its impact?

Location strategy now leads with labour.

Prime office yields stable at 4.9%, underpinned by competitive debt and resilient occupational markets.

Regulation, demand and fragmentation are reshaping the investment case for serviced apartments in Europe.

European office markets remained resilient in Q1 2026, with take-up broadly in line with recent trends and vacancy stable at 9.4%, while a sharp decline in future completions points to tightening supply and rental growth.

Delayed not destroyed.

A confidence shock, a quarter on mute.

To what extent is artificial intelligence actually having an impact on office-based hiring across Europe?

Prime residential markets continued to perform steadily, demonstrating resilience through a period of volatility.

European office vacancy rates remain stable, as shortage of new-build space pushes up prime CBD rents.

European consumer economy defies expectations to help logistics market see 20% rise in take-up against the same period last year.

While H1 2026 brought broader macroeconomic headwinds and more competitive operating conditions in certain markets, Self Storage continues to sustain institutional capital interest, demonstrating confidence in the sector’s long-term fundamentals.

Luxury Reinvented; Turbulence Brings Opportunity.

Europe’s grocery market adapts to convenience, disciplined value, and the cost of protecting consumers.

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