EMEA Office Fit-out Costs Guide 2026

Following a year of complex geopolitical dynamics and uneven economic performance, the EMEA Fit Out Cost Guide analyzes average fit out and reinstatement costs across 53 markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Despite headwinds, overall pricing in the region has remained relatively stable YOY, with wage growth, rather than materials, emerging as the primary cost driver. Contractor sentiment has strengthened, supported by easing supply chain disruptions and greater confidence in upcoming activity.

Highlights from the 2026 EMEA analysis include:

• Romania has preserved its competitive position in CEE, with fit-out costs experiencing onlu marginal gwoth in 2025
• “All-in” fit out costs rose 3.8% in 2025 with only modest growth expected in 2026, while project backlogs remain manageable at roughly five to six months.
• Grade A demand continues to strengthen the region’s flight to quality, even as construction pipelines shrink to a fiveyear low and competition for premium space intensifies.
• Pricing pressures vary across markets, with Southern Europe and CEE seeing the strongest increases, contrasted by more moderate expectations in Germany and parts of Western Europe.