Edinburgh Office Market Dynamics, Q3 2026

Edinburgh's office market recorded 178,210 sq.ft. of take-up in Q3 2026, bringing the year-to-date total to 425,780 sq.ft., 29% ahead of the same period in 2025, with professional services the most active business sector as at end-Q3.

Overall vacancy rose to 9.6% at the end of Q3 - this follows a detailed stock review and does not reflect a change in market conditions. Grade A availability remains constrained at 3.7% while the new-build vacancy rate stands at just 0.3%.

Prime rents moved to £52.00 per sq.ft., a 13.0% year-on-year increase, underpinned by the continued scarcity of best-in-class space.

For additional context on findings in the latest report, download the prior Q2 2026 Edinburgh office market dynamics report.