{"id":43157,"date":"2025-07-17T11:54:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T09:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forcadell.com\/?p=43157"},"modified":"2025-07-17T12:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:07:23","slug":"office-leasing-in-barcelona-grows-22-year-on-year-in-the-second-quarter-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcadell.com\/en\/office-leasing-in-barcelona-grows-22-year-on-year-in-the-second-quarter-of-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Office Leasing in Barcelona Grows 22% Year-on-Year in the Second Quarter of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Office leasing in Barcelona<\/strong> reached 88,000 m\u00b2 <\/strong>during the second quarter of 2025, representing a 22% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, according to the Barcelona Office Market Report <\/strong>(Q2 2025) presented by FORCADELL. This increase reflects a gradual market recovery, despite some significant deals still being in the process of closing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the accumulated first half of the year<\/strong>, the leased volume amounts to 142,000 m\u00b2<\/strong>, 13% higher than in the first six months of 2024. This positive trend has been driven by the closing of transactions that had been under negotiation for months, several large-scale deals<\/strong>\u2014five of them exceeding 4,000 m\u00b2\u2014and numerous relocations accompanied by expansions<\/strong>, indicating a shift in corporate demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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According to Manel de Bes, director of the Offices Department at FORCADELL<\/a>, the report\u2019s data highlight that \u201cthe Barcelona office market shows clear signs of recovery, with leasing volume continuing to grow despite cautious decision-making. The increase in closed deals<\/strong>, especially in strategic areas<\/strong> like 22@, demonstrates that companies continue to bet on quality spaces<\/strong> located in environments that foster talent attraction and retention.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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As FORCADELL points out in its analysis, forecasts for the entire year remain stable<\/strong>, with expectations around 300,000 m\u00b2, positioning the annual balance in line with 2024 figures. Although decision-making times remain long, several large-scale deals are expected to materialize in the second half of the year, further boosting market dynamism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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22@ Leads Activity, Hosting Nearly Half of the Leasing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Figures from the second quarter reaffirm the role of the 22@ district <\/strong>as the main driver of activity <\/strong>in Barcelona\u2019s office market. 49% of the leased area during this period was located in this area, known for its supply of Class A buildings and an attractive environment for companies and their teams<\/strong>. It was followed by the CBD, which accounted for 23%, the outskirts (17%), and the city center (11%).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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As noted in previous reports, one of the most notable trends <\/strong>this quarter is the growing interest in fully fitted spaces<\/strong>. In 22@, 47% of deals and 51% of leased area corresponded to already equipped spaces, indicating a clear market preference for turnkey solutions that reduce lead times and initial investment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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By sector, the most active have been professional services<\/strong>, the technology sector<\/strong>, and the education <\/strong>field, which together represented 60% of the total leased area<\/strong>, showing strong demand in key economic segments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Finally, the report highlights how the office vacancy rate<\/strong> in Barcelona continues its downward trend, currently standing at 13.5%<\/strong>, marking three consecutive quarters of decline. Regarding rents<\/strong>, the market shows a stable trend, with moderate increases in some key areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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