TAKE-UP AT PREVIOS YEAR'S LEVEL
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In the first six months of 2026, the Düsseldorf office market recorded take-up of 99,000 sqm. This puts the result broadly in line with the first half of 2025 (98,000 sqm). Viewed over a five-year period, however, take-up is still around 15% below the average. This is primarily attributable to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, the subdued economic environment and structural changes on the occupier side, which are prompting many companies to pursue a more cautious letting strategy. This restraint continues to weigh on market momentum.
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Encouragingly, strong demand impulses were recorded in the segments up to 1,000 sqm, which alone accounted for just over half of the result and achieved a significantly higher market share than the average of the past ten years (around 41%). The low number of large-volume lettings, however, had a dampening effect. Although the second quarter recorded a lease by KPMG for 17,300 sqm at Kennedydamm, exceeding the 10,000-sqm mark, the absence of letting activity in the 5,000 to 10,000 sqm size segment was clearly noticeable. As a result, the large-size categories accounted for a below-average share of only 17%.
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The consistently high demand for top-quality space, combined with limited supply, has led to a further increase in rents. The prime rent currently stands at €46.00/sqm (+6% compared with Q2 2025). The average rent also continued its upward trend and, at €23.00/sqm (+20% year-on-year), reached a new record high.