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European Office Update H1 2025

The European office market is evolving as occupiers adapt to shifting workplace strategies, sustainability demands, and economic conditions. Cushman & Wakefield’s European Office Market Update for H1 2025 offers a comprehensive analysis of key trends shaping the market across Europe, including leasing activity, vacancy levels, rental growth, development, investment and finance trends, market outlook and more.

Drawing on trends across European office markets, the update shows which markets are leading the office recovery, the elements driving a reduction in vacancy which now sits at a possible inflection point, and the market dynamics reinforcing investor confidence. It provides insights that occupiers and investors can use to identify opportunities and manage risk in the current cycle.

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CEE Office MarketBeat Report Q3 2025

Leasing Activity: Gross take-up in major CEE markets exceeded 624,500 sq m in Q3, with YTD volumes at 1.7 million sq m (just 6% below 2024). Prague led with 429,100 sq m YTD, Budapest posted 315,000 ...

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CEE Retail MarketBeat Report Q3 2025

Demand: Tenant demand remained robust, led by fashion, mixed goods, and F&B operators. Expansion was strongest in retail parks and established shopping destinations, with retailers focusing on fo...

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CEE Industrial MarketBeat Report Q3 2025

Leasing Activity: YTD gross take-up reached 7.7 million sq m, up 20% year-on-year. Poland, Czechia, Romania, and Hungary posted robust leasing activity, led by manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerc...

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