Mercado de oficinas entra en fase de recuperación y presión de precios: hay baja vacancia y alta demanda para 2026
Juan Delgado, country manager de Cushman & Wakefield Foto: Cortesía
TL;DR
- The office market in Colombia is experiencing a recovery, moving past pandemic-related uncertainties.
- Demand for Class A (premium) office spaces, especially large footprints, was high in 2025, with a net absorption of over 66,000 square meters and a vacancy rate of 6.7%.
- The industrial and logistics segment also showed strong performance, with vacancy rates around 1.6%.
- The concept of the office has evolved from a place for fixed workstations to a collaborative environment crucial for organizational culture and team connection.
- Hybrid work models are now prevalent, with offices designed to accommodate diverse needs through a mix of collaborative spaces, meeting rooms, and relaxation areas.
- Sustainability, energy efficiency, and spatial flexibility are key trends for new office developments in 2026.
- Technology is being integrated to measure space utilization and optimize layouts, with smart reservation systems managing occupancy in a hybrid environment.
- Both location and space optimization are critical, with premium buildings in desirable areas commanding higher prices.
- Despite development challenges like land availability and interest rates, Class A buildings are being occupied even before completion.
- Office rental prices have increased significantly, with Class A spaces exceeding 100,000 pesos per square meter, and average year-on-year growth above 20%.
- Prime corridors like Nogal, Andino, Chicó, and Avenida Chile have very low vacancies and high prices, while Salitre offers more options and a wider price range.
- Logistics, financial, technology, and fintech sectors are the primary drivers of demand for both office and warehouse spaces.