Logistics

What does the UK Election and the next phase of market growth mean for the industrial and logistics sector?

According to the Q1 market data, occupier take up is flat, vacancy rates are rising and rental growth slowing. However, a look beyond the market data, at the fundamentals underpinning demand and…

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Despite a cool down in activity, the industrial sector in the region remains resilient with year-on-year rental growth in the prime logistics sector.

Firms may seek more flexible warehouse options in order to respond to future supply disruptions, as May sees reduction in inventory levels.

There are positive signs in the market despite weakening business confidence.

A higher for longer interest rate environment now anticipated, though improving rental growth prospects will help boost returns and investment into the sector.

Analysis of Q1 data shows growing diversity of occupier base, demonstrating resilience of sector despite temporary pullback in online retailer demand.

Despite inflationary pressures and economic headwinds, occupier market fundamentals remain strong, with positive rental growth expectations underpinned by a continued demand-supply imbalance.