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UK industrial and logistics: improving rental growth prospects in higher interest rates environment
A higher for longer interest rate environment now anticipated, though improving rental growth prospects will help boost returns and investment into the sector.
3 days ago
UK Industrial and Logistics: Q1 data shows resilient sector
Analysis of Q1 data shows growing diversity of occupier base, demonstrating resilience of sector despite temporary pullback in online retailer demand.
One month ago
Key expectations for the European logistics market in 2023
Despite inflationary pressures and economic headwinds, occupier market fundamentals remain strong, with positive rental growth expectations underpinned by a continued demand-supply imbalance.
3 months ago
Industrial and Logistics: positive signals despite downside risks
The latest monthly data and market activity offer positive signals for economic resilience and the stabilising of pricing in the industrial sector, but downside risks to the outlook remain.
3 months ago
UK Industrial and Logistics: the price is (almost) right
With signs prices are starting to stabilise, investment activity looks set to improve, but occupiers are facing rising costs and difficulties in raising capital, therefore a focus on high quality…
4 months ago
Industrial Land Values – Q3 2022 Update
Rising build costs, along with lower capital values and downward revisions for growth have depressed land values.
6 months ago
60 Second Property Digest – Inflation impact on UK logistics sector
Claire Williams, partner, commercial research, looks at how operators can stay competitive as inflation continues to impact logistics sector.
7 months ago

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Here we look at the state of the Australian industrial market as prime yields rise for first time since 2009.
9 months ago
All-in cost of debt rises but asset quality will prove important for investors.
10 months ago
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe.
11 months ago
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
11 months ago
Rising demand for film studio space in the UK has prompted increased interest from film production companies looking to take advantage of what the regional centres, outside of London and the South…
One year ago
In major cities around Europe, operators that deliver groceries within 10-15 minutes, also referred to as ‘quick commerce’ or ‘q-commerce’, have seen enormous growth over the last two years.
One year ago
Industrial investment volumes in Spain totalled €3 billion in 2021 as the country further integrates into European transport network.
One year ago
Sustainable modes of transport are becoming increasingly more important for the logistics industry.
One year ago
Large-scale infrastructure projects across Europe driven by decarbonisation targets are creating huge opportunity in logistics market.
One year ago
Supply chains are being strained and prices rising following Russia-Ukraine conflict.
One year ago