Report's key takeaways

• HICP inflation continued to ease in Q2 and is expected to hit 3.4% by the end of the year, though forecasts can vary notably from different institutions.
• Take-up volume is similar to the previous quarter, though the European Commission drove figures in Q2.
• Prime rent remains under upward pressure, as new developments in the CBD are commercialising well, but still stands at 340 €/m²/year for now.
• Vacancy remains stable at 7.52%.
• Some landmark developments were delivered, such as Science 12, The BelliArt and Royale Belge.
• Office investment activity through Q2 is weak, as an uncertain macro environment sidelines some investors while providing opportunities in off-market deals.