Charlotte leasing volume reaches highest level since before pandemic
The Charlotte office market recorded its strongest quarter of leasing volume in five years, with 1.3 million square feet (msf) leased in Q3 2025. The surge in activity reflected renewed confidence from major occupiers, led by large commitments from financial and legal firms. Notable transactions included Moore & Van Allen’s 206,000-squarefoot (sf) lease at the Queensbridge Collective and First Horizon’s 88,000-sf lease at 110 East, both in the Midtown/South End submarket. Additional large leases by TD Bank, Citigroup and Daimler Truck Financial Services contributed to strong leasing volume across the Ballantyne and South End submarkets. The Ballantyne/Highway 51 and Midtown/South End submarkets each accounted for three of the quarter’s ten largest transactions. Financial services firms represented five of the top 10 leases, underscoring the sector’s influence on overall market activity.