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Record Office Take-Up in Berlin in Q2 2026
Berlin's office leasing market recorded a take-up volume of 380,400 sq m in the first half of 2026. This represents a significant increase of around 52% year-on-year (H1 2025: 250,000 sq m).
Martin Polifke • 12/08/2026
European prime rents continue to rise, yields rise slightly for the first time in two years
Europe's top real estate markets remain robust in mid-2026. The latest update of the "DNA of Real Estate" study by Cushman & Wakefield documents continued solid rental price growth in the office, logistics and retail segments. At the same time, prime yields have risen slightly again, signalling an end to nationwide yield compression.
Martin Polifke • 11/08/2026
Zijad Gibic appointed Head of Office Agency Frankfurt
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Zijad Gibic as Head of Office Agency Frankfurt. Effective 1 February 2027, Gibic will lead the office leasing team of the international real estate services firm in Germany’s financial capital.
Martin Polifke • 04/08/2026
European Real Estate Markets Continue Stable Recovery as Investors Adopt a More Selective Approach
According to Cushman & Wakefield's latest Investment Atlas, the market continues to transition into a more mature phase of recovery. While identifying opportunities remains important, success increasingly requires precision, discipline and careful asset selection.
Martin Polifke • 28/07/2026
Cologne Office Leasing Market Loses Momentum in Q2 2026
The Cologne office leasing market recorded take-up of approximately 28,300 sq m in the second quarter of 2026. This represents a 36% decline year-on-year. Total office take-up for the first half of 2026 reached 72,600 sq m, also significantly below the comparable period of the previous year.
Martin Polifke • 17/07/2026
