ECONOMIC CONTEXT
Spain maintains steady economic momentum in 2025, supported by cooling inflation and continued ECB rate cuts. GDP is expected to surpass 2% this year, sustaining business confidence and corporate expansion plans in Madrid and Barcelona.
DEMAND OVERVIEW
Madrid posted strong take-up, exceeding 104,000 sqm in Q3 and heading toward another year above 400,000 sqm. In Barcelona, Q3 take-up reached 116,700 sqm, up 27% vs the five-year average. Most demand is concentrated in Grade A/B+ assets, with limited availability: CBD vacancy stands at 2.19% in Madrid and 3.56% in Barcelona. Key operators continue to focus on prime, central submarkets with strong transport connections.