In an effort to counter the negative impact of Brexit trade obstacles, many companies from the UK are seeking to establish a base in the Netherlands. Rotterdam has the greatest potential to attract businesses, followed by Amsterdam and Roosendaal, says Savills.
New data from BNP Paribas Real Estate shows that office- take-up rose by 29 per cent in Central London, including The City of London and West End, in the first three months of 2021, compared to the last quarter of 2020, reaching 1.2 million sq ft.
Bidwells Spring 2021 Oxfordshire report reveals that due to intense activity in 2020, Oxford has shown robust growth with 27 per cent take-up compared to 2019, bringing the area 43 per cent ahead of the ten-year trend. As a result of this demand, rents have reached a new high of GBP15.00 per sq ft.
The latest Prime London Property Demand Index by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that demand for high-end homes at GBP2 million and above has crept up by 1 per cent during the first quarter of the year, while there has been a 2 per cent increase at the GBP10 million-plus price point.
The Dutch warehousing and logistics market is undergoing one of its busiest ever periods, as the Netherlands cements its position as Europe's leading warehousing and logistics hub.
A rapid rise in the number of electric vehicles across the UK presents an opportunity to support high street and out of town retail and an additional income stream for landlords, according to the latest research from Knight Frank.
Positive sentiment towards to European flexible offices has increased according to Workthere with data from the flexible office specialist showing that 54 per cent of providers are optimistic or very optimistic about the next three months, rising to 95 per cent for the next 12 months.
Following a quiet 2020, there are signs of recovery in the London office market with new Colliers research highlighting 130 active requirements for office space (of over 3,000 sq ft) across London, totalling over three million sq ft.
According to the latest data from property advisor, Savills Ireland, the total take-up of Dublin office space in Q1 was over 100,000 sq ft, which is low by historic standards but not altogether surprising given the Covid-19 restrictions in place. A total of 15 individual transactions were completed during the quarter.
Commerz Real has reported electricity generation of 2,333 gigawatt-hours in 2020 by its nine renewable energy investment products for renewable energy.
The European Council of Shopping Places (ECSP), the association which provides a dedicated voice for the European retail property sector, has released its position paper responding to the financial impact of Covid-19 on the retail property sector.
According to the latest research by PATRIZIA, 72 per cent of institutional investors plan to expand their real estate portfolios over the next five years.
