{"id":64252,"date":"2026-04-23T11:40:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcadell.com\/?p=64252"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:40:16","slug":"the-leasing-of-office-space-in-barcelona-remains-resilient-and-confirms-the-strength-of-the-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcadell.com\/en\/the-leasing-of-office-space-in-barcelona-remains-resilient-and-confirms-the-strength-of-the-market\/","title":{"rendered":"The leasing of office space in Barcelona remains resilient and confirms the strength of the market"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Barcelona office market recorded take-up of 74,000 m\u00b2 during the first quarter of 2026<\/strong>, a figure below expectations due to the delay of several significant transactions that did not materialize. Nevertheless, the volume represents a 37% increase compared to the same period of the previous year<\/strong>, reflecting the market\u2019s resilience in a global context marked by uncertainty, according to the latest Barcelona Office Market Report published by FORCADELL.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Manel de Bes, Director of the Office Department at FORCADELL, explains that \u201cthis growth is underpinned by the dynamism of areas such as 22@<\/strong> and the market\u2019s ability to adapt to longer corporate decision-making processes.\u201d In this regard, the technology district has been the main driver of activity, accounting for 41% of transactions and more than 60% of total take-up<\/strong>, consolidating its position as one of the most attractive hubs for corporate occupiers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Plug & play spaces have played a key role in this performance, facilitating decision-making by reducing fit-out costs and implementation timelines. At the same time, the city centre accounted for 27% of take-up<\/strong>, while peripheral submarkets reached 21%<\/strong>, highlighting a gradual diversification of demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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By sector, the technology and pharmaceutical industries led activity<\/strong> in Q1 2026, representing more than 61%<\/strong> of total take-up. Additionally, 42% of transactions<\/strong> corresponded to relocations with expansion<\/strong>, underscoring a trend of corporate growth and a positive market trajectory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sustained decline in availability and improved market balance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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According to FORCADELL\u2019s report data, office availability in Barcelona continues to decline steadily, marking a full year of consecutive decreases. The current vacancy rate stands at 11.7%, below the 12% recorded in the previous quarter, in a context of active absorption and limited new supply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The 22@ district and the NBA Fira area account for 52%<\/strong> of available space, with the technology district playing a prominent role, representing nearly 40% of the total. Meanwhile, peripheral submarkets account for around 25% of availability, consolidating their position as a competitive alternative, while the city centre holds close to 20% and the CBD remains the most exclusive market<\/strong>, with availability at around 4%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Rental stability and increasing market segmentation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Office rents in Barcelona remain stable<\/strong> in an increasingly segmented market driven by location and asset quality. The CBD stands out as the most robust submarket, with prime rents at \u20ac26\/m\u00b2\/month and very limited supply, while 22@ reaches \u20ac21\/m\u00b2\/month, supported by incentives and a growing stock of fitted space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In NBA Fira \/ Plaza Europa, rents stand at around \u20ac17\/m\u00b2\/month, consolidating its position as an efficient alternative, while peripheral areas offer greater flexibility, with rents at \u20ac11\/m\u00b2\/month and a higher level of incentives to stimulate demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A more mature, flexible, and efficiency-driven market<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\u201cThe Barcelona office market enters 2026 in a phase of greater maturity and selectivity<\/strong>, where product quality, location, and flexibility<\/strong> are consolidated as key decision-making factors,\u201d notes Manel de Bes. In this context, trends such as the consolidation of plug & play spaces, the polarization between prime and secondary assets, and the increase in relocation-and-expansion transactions stand out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Looking ahead to the coming quarters, a gradual correction is expected to help rebalance the current mismatch, in an environment where the adaptability of product will be key to capturing demand. Barcelona nevertheless maintains its appeal as a dynamic, competitive market with strong growth potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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