European office market

"European office yields stable in Q1 2026."

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

"European investment activity is set to rise by 6% YoY to €52 billion in Q1. Global capital is returning, albeit not yet at full speed, and confidence is gradually building. As a result, full-year investment volumes are forecast to increase by around 16%, with a further 17% growth expected in 2027."

"European office demand held steady in 2025, with vacancies at 9% and incentives tightening, and take-up forecast to grow 3% in 2026."

"European office investment set for 2026 rebound"

"European real estate investment volumes are on track to reach c.€77 billion in Q4 2025, a 12% year-on-year increase. This would bring the full-year total to c.€215 billion, 9% higher than volumes recorded last year"

"European take-up Q1-Q3 2025 rose by 3% year on year, lifting average prime office rents by 4.9%"

"AI is expected to increase job displacement in the short to medium term, and support office-based employment over the longer term, as skills required will be more focussed on utilising existing AI tools, freeing up more time to be allocated to interactive, people-focussed and creative roles"

"Appetite for larger lot sizes gradually increases"

"European office Q2 take-up rises 10% year on year"