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108 REAL ESTATE Has a New Business Development Director for Central and Eastern Europe—André Kerremans Takes the Helm
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108 REAL ESTATE Has a New Business Development Director for Central and Eastern Europe—André Kerremans Takes the Helm

André Kerremans has been appointed the new Business Development Director of the 108 REAL ESTATE Group for Central and Eastern Europe. He assumed the position in recent days and has been collaborating with the group’s branches in all five countries of the region from the very start. His mandate rests on two equally important pillars: regional business development and CEE coordination. On the business side, he will develop cross-border projects and build relationships with key tenant contacts—real estate executives, supply chain directors, and procurement managers at major logistics, e-commerce, manufacturing, and 3PL companies operating throughout the region—and will represent 108 REAL ESTATE at industry conferences and forums across the CEE region. In addition to his sales role, André Kerremans will also contribute to the implementation of internal processes and the introduction of innovations into real estate practice.

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European Office Markets in the First Half of 2026: Lower Demand, but Rising Prime Rents and Deepening Polarization
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European Office Markets in the First Half of 2026: Lower Demand, but Rising Prime Rents and Deepening Polarization

Demand for office space in major European cities fell by 9% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, mainly due to a lack of large transactions. Prime rents, however, continue to rise—by 6.2% year-over-year in major markets—driven by a shortage of high-quality Class A space. The vacancy rate rose to 9.6%, but remains highly polarized: prime locations in city centers are nearly full, while space is becoming available on the outskirts.

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Trend in Office Leasing in Europe: Companies Are Seeking Smaller Spaces but Are Willing to Pay Higher Rent for Them
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Trend in Office Leasing in Europe: Companies Are Seeking Smaller Spaces but Are Willing to Pay Higher Rent for Them

Hybrid work arrangements and remote work are among the main reasons for the weaker performance of the office space market in Europe during the first half of this year. However, the declining volume of lease transactions is also influenced by tenants’ cautious approach due to economic uncertainty. Another factor is the shortage of larger, high-quality spaces available for rent, especially in attractive parts of European cities. While demand for prime office space is growing in Barcelona, Brussels, and Dublin, traditional markets in London, Paris, Milan, and Germany’s largest cities are seeing a double-digit year-over-year decline in leasing activity. According to the real estate consulting firm 108 REAL ESTATE, tenants’ needs are clearly changing—there is a prevailing interest in smaller, higher-quality spaces in attractive locations, for which companies are willing to pay higher rents. The highest rents have risen by nearly 5% year-over-year.

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