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Beyond the Numbers: Why Q1 market data doesn't tell the full story for the 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…
2 days ago
Momentum to gather in 2024
The Knight Frank UK Industrial and Logistics Market Update – Our monthly update on the UK industrial and logistics market, and expectations for the months ahead.
One month ago
Industrial real estate: the untapped value in Asia-Pacific
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.
6 months ago
European Industrial property market update Q3 2023
With the ECB likely finished with its tightening policy, fixed income yields are not expected to soften further, relieving the upward pressure on industrial property spreads.
7 months ago
ULEZ expansion: disruption and displacement of industrial?
Putting all political machinations to one side, what impact might the expansion of ULEZ have on the industrial real estate market across the capital – and beyond?
7 months ago
Green shoots in June's inflation figures
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
9 months ago
Why flexible warehouse options are set to rise
Firms may seek more flexible warehouse options in order to respond to future supply disruptions, as May sees reduction in inventory levels.
9 months ago

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There are positive signs in the market despite weakening business confidence.
10 months ago
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe.
10 months ago
Assessing the potential risks and rewards of industrial development at present
10 months ago
A higher for longer interest rate environment now anticipated, though improving rental growth prospects will help boost returns and investment into the sector.
10 months ago
Analysis of Q1 data shows growing diversity of occupier base, demonstrating resilience of sector despite temporary pullback in online retailer demand.
11 months ago
Despite inflationary pressures and economic headwinds, occupier market fundamentals remain strong, with positive rental growth expectations underpinned by a continued demand-supply imbalance.
One year ago
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.
One year ago
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…
One year ago
Rising build costs, along with lower capital values and downward revisions for growth have depressed land values.
One year ago
Claire Williams, partner, commercial research, looks at how operators can stay competitive as inflation continues to impact logistics sector.
One year ago