With the arrival of September, thousands of professionals across Spain are returning to their routines and offices are filling up once again. The trend toward increased in-person work after the summer holidays consolidates the hybrid model: on average, companies are working three days in the office per week, which is transforming the corporate real estate market.
The recovery of the in-person and hybrid model is strongly boosting the office market in Spain. More and more companies are reducing remote work and opting for in-person work three days a week on average, which has boosted the takeup of space in major cities.
According to recent data from industry consulting firms, in 2024, combined takeup in Madrid and Barcelona exceeded 800,000 square meters, the highest figure since 2019. So far in 2025, the momentum continues: Madrid registered 288,360 square meters taken up in the first half of the year, 10% more than in the same period last year, while Barcelona continues to consolidate the 22@ district as a growth driver.
Strong demand has reduced availability: in Madrid, the int
ra-M30 rate is around 3%, reflecting an increasingly competitive market. This movement has also pushed prime rents to historic levels: €39/m²/month in Madrid and €30/m²/month in Barcelona, with specific transactions in Madrid's CBD reaching €46/m²/month.
At the same time, investment has rebounded strongly. In the first half of 2025 alone, office transactions exceeded €1.1 billion, now representing 15% of total real estate. Madrid accounted for 56% of the investment and Barcelona 42%.
A key moment to find space
The trend confirms that the "return to the office" is no longer just a transition, but a consolidated reality that is driving companies across all sectors to seek better-located, flexible spaces adapted to hybrid work.
Those looking to establish or expand in a rapidly recovering environment now have a unique opportunity to access quality properties in a market that is steadily advancing.
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