RESTRAINED FULL-YEAR BALANCE IN DUESSELDORF
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Duesseldorf's office market was comparatively subdued in 2025: although the weak previous year's result was almost equaled with take-up of 218,000 sqm, the 5-year average remained unmatched (-18%). The below-average performance is due to subdued letting activity in the first half of the year, with the disappointing first quarter (39,000 sqm). On the other hand, the slight market recovery in the second half of the year should be noted positively. The fourth quarter was the best one of the year (63,000 sqm). In total, 93% of the result (203,000 sqm) is attributable to the Duesseldorf City Area. Almost a quarter of this was implemented in central City locations.
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Currently, the focus of market activity is more on small and medium-sized spaces. Around 86% of total take-up is attributable to the space segments up to 5,000 sqm. There were no major lettings with more than 10,000 sqm of office space.
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The development of rents in the absolute top segment is remarkable. The increase in prime rents by a further €2.50/sqm (+6%) to €46/sqm is largely attributable to project developments around Königsallee. As in most other German office locations, high demand for modern space in absolute premium locations meets a comparatively low vacancy volume in Duesseldorf.