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UK Commercial Property Market Survey

Sentiment continues to improve away from the capital

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The Q1 2017 RICS UK Commercial Property Market Survey shows both rental and capital value growth projections strengthening at an aggregate level, with sentiment still strongest across the industrial sector. Meanwhile, the office and retail areas of the market appear a little flatter in comparison. Demand indicators remain mixed across the London occupier market, although activity on the investment side saw some improvement according to the latest results.

Nationally, tenant demand increased at the all-sector level for the third consecutive quarter, albeit the pace of growth remained only modest. The sector breakdown again shows office and retail demand struggling for momentum, posting net balances of -1% and +4%, respectively. Availability continues to decline sharply in the industrial sector, with 33% more respondents noting a fall (as opposed to an increase) during Q1. By way of contrast, space available for occupancy increased marginally in the retail segment (the first reported rise since 2013). Given these demand and supply dynamics, rents are expected to rise most firmly in the industrial sector, both over the near term and at the twelve month horizon. At the same time, offices are expected to see only modest growth, while rents are anticipated to hold steady in the retail segment.

Source : RICS

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