Edinburgh Office Market Dynamics, Q2 2026

Edinburgh's office market recorded 123,785 sq.ft. of take-up in Q2 2026, bringing the year-to-date total to 266,070 sq.ft., with professional services the most active business sector in H1 2026.

Overall vacancy rate for the whole of Edinburgh  stood at 7.2% at the end of Q2, with Grade A vacancy remaining tight at 2.7%.

Speculative development remains constrained, with only 125,209 sq.ft. under construction and available across the whole city. This tight supply continues to underpin prime rents of £49.50 per sq.ft.