Spotlight: European Office Investment – Q3 2026
Average European prime CBD office yields move out by 13 bps in response to higher bond yields during Q3 2026
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Research
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Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Strong wealth proposition and lifestyle provisions drive EMEA locations across the index
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Where do office workers want to work?
"58% of respondents would most like to spend the majority of their working time in a city or town centre"
What Workers Want: Productivity and flexible working
"Across the UK, on average, 80% of respondents work in an open-plan office, while a third of respondents believe their company do not possess the relevant technology to allow them to work flexibly"
Specification – what type of fit-out and facilities must be in the office?
"The most important factor in an office workers ideal workplace was the comfort of work area with 92% of the respondents considering this as highly important"
What Workers Want: The commute
"The commute is still a key factor for staff in their ideal workspace. The office needs to be accessible from a variety of different transport means, and in a cost-effective location for employees"
Health and happiness in the office
"The office is a contributing factor to the physical wellbeing and health of workers"
What next for the workplace?
"Tenants are increasingly using smart technologies, which are also becoming incorporated into office buildings and the need for strong connectivity is vital"
English Housing Supply Update Q2 2019
"Housing supply continues to grow but signs of harder times ahead"
Spotlight: Scotland offices – Summer 2019
"Tech, Media and Telecoms have been particularly active during the first half of 2019, driven by Scotland’s vibrant tech sector"
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The Case for Stamp Duty Reform
"In recent weeks there has been much speculation that Boris Johnson’sgovernment will look again at the stamp duty system.If you were to believe everything you read, you could be convinced thatan overhaul of stamp duty is a done deal. We certainly think changes tostamp duty are more likely than before because of a change in politicalphilosophy at the heart of the government."
Market in Minutes: UK Commercial – August 2019
"Continued volatility in the market leading to a swing towards prime"
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