# São Paulo corporate real estate market shifts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/so-paulo-corporate-real-estate-market-shifts
> Updated: 2026-09-27T08:30:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Itaú Unibanco signed a record-breaking lease for the Esther Towers complex in São Paulo, covering approximately 91,400 square meters across two towers. The 10-year agreement is expected to generate R$ 1.17 billion for the developer Eztec and supports the bank’s hybrid work policy. 

This transaction has acted as a catalyst for the São Paulo commercial real estate market, signaling a new investment cycle characterized by rising rents and a potential shortage of large-scale corporate office spaces. Industry analysts suggest that the scarcity of contiguous office areas may become a significant issue by 2027. In response to surging demand in premium districts, several developers have initiated new projects scheduled for delivery around 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: São Paulo office market enters new investment cycle following record lease

Itaú Unibanco’s record-breaking lease of the Esther Towers is signaling a new cycle of office space scarcity and increased investment in São Paulo’s premium commercial real estate sectors.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-office-market-enters-new-investment-cycle-following-record-lease

### 2026-09-18: Itaú Unibanco signs major office lease and announces R$ 11 billion debt repurchase

Itaú Unibanco has signed a record-breaking 10-year lease for Eztec’s Esther Towers in São Paulo, worth R$ 1.17 billion, while also announcing an R$ 11 billion debt repurchase.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ita-unibanco-announces-r-11-billion-debt-repurchase-and-new-lease

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