Prague office vacancy hits lowest level since early 2020

23
Jan
2026
News - Prague office vacancy hits lowest level since early 2020 #Construction #Czech Republic #Office #Petr Kareš #Prague #Take-Up #Vacancy Rate

by Property Forum | Office

The office vacancy rate in Prague dropped to 5.9% in Q4 2025, the lowest level since the beginning of 2020, according to the Prague Research Forum. Despite limited new supply of just 26,600 sqm in 2025, gross take-up reached 573,200 sqm, standing 8% above the five-year average.


In 2025, only five office projects totalling 26,600 sqm were completed, representing the lowest annual new supply on record. Q4 completions included PernerKarlín (9,300 sqm) in Prague 8 and the refurbishment of Panorama Airport Building (2,000 sqm) in Prague 6. Construction activity increased by 60% year-on-year to 263,300 sqm, with more than 60% of this space already pre-leased or owner-occupied.

"The current situation in the Prague office market offers only a limited amount of new office space. On the other hand, occupiers continue to optimise their operations, releasing surplus capacity back to the market," said Petr Kareš, iO Partners Head of Tenant Representation. "At the same time, new development projects are moving into the construction phase, with delivery expected towards the end of 2027 and in the first half of 2028."

Total gross take-up reached 143,400 sqm in Q4, representing a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 19%. The most significant transaction was Siemens' renegotiation at City West (21,900 sqm) in Prague 5. Other notable deals included Johnson & Johnson's lease renewal at Mechanica 01 (10,600 sqm) and an FMCG company's renegotiation at Building B, Brumlovka (8,900 sqm) in Prague 4.

Prime headline rents in Prague remained stable in Q4 2025. In the city centre, prime rental levels stood at €29.00-30.00 per sqm per month, while rents in inner city locations reached €19.50-20.50 per sqm per month and €15.50-16.50 per sqm per month in the outer parts of Prague.




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  • Froo Romania, a subsidiary of the Żabka Group, has relocated its HQ to the Bucharest-based Hermes Business Campus. The retailer secured around 2,900 sqm of office space in a transaction facilitated by Colliers.
  • Court One has signed a lease for approximately 6,300 sqm of space at MLP Business Park Vienna. The tenant, a subsidiary of the Padeldome group, is currently Austria’s largest operator in the sector, managing 42 courts across four locations in the capital.
  • Polish fashion and lifestyle brand Medicine has accelerated its domestic expansion, headlined by the opening of its largest store to date, a 985 sqm flagship at the Silesia City Center in Katowice. This strategic scale-up is mirrored by simultaneous growth in several regional markets, including a new 740 sqm unit at Magnolia Park in Wroclaw and a 600 sqm extension at Galeria Warmińska in Olsztyn. The retailer further bolstered its Silesian presence with a 500 sqm location at Pogoria Shopping Centre and a new opening at CH Platan, significantly increasing its total floor space across Poland.

New appointments

  • Avison Young has promoted Bartłomiej Krzyżak and Marcin Purgal to the roles of Co-Heads of the Investment Department in Poland. Krzyżak, previously Senior Director, brings 18 years of commercial real estate experience, having joined Avison Young in 2017. Purgal, also a former Senior Director and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), transitions into the co-head role with 23 years of experience in the CEE commercial markets.
  • Avison Young has strengthened its Polish leadership with three senior promotions. Patryk Błach ascends to Associate Director within the Investment Advisory Department. Kamil Głowienka has been named Senior Project Manager. Furthermore, Katarzyna Uzar becomes a Valuation and Innovation Specialist, tasked with integrating technological solutions and coordinating global departmental projects.
  • Katarzyna Myjak has joined Axi Immo as Senior Business Advisory Manager, tasked with strengthening the company’s Industrial & Logistics business line.


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