Cologne Office Leasing and Investment Market Report Q4 2024 (Full Year 2024)

Cologne's office leasing market achieved 206,000 m² in space volume during 2024, remaining near prior-year levels, with the vacancy rate rising 90 basis points to 3.8% and top rents declining 7% to €31.50/m² due to shortage of premium stock. The commercial investment market recorded €1.01 billion in transaction volume, up 62% year-over-year, driven primarily by two major acquisitions by the City of Cologne including the Rossio office building, with mixed-use properties representing the largest asset class at €385 million and public entities accounting for 65% of buyer volume.