The year 2017 was a very good one for all sectors of the real estate market. The large number of office projects delivered across Poland filled up quickly as occupier demand remained robust. Traditional drivers of demand were joined by emerging trends that are shaping the future of the office market and commercial real estate as a whole. Great Britain has not yet left the EU, but the Brexit vote has already strongly affected the Shared Services Center industry, especially in the banking and financial sectors. London’s position as Europe’s financial centre has been jeopardised by the Brexit vote. In response, large companies are looking at moving some of their UK-based operations to the Continent. The departments which are maybe not the most strategic, but employing many staff are relocated also to Poland. The best example is the investment bank JP Morgan, which has decided to lease office space in Poland for 2,500 people, other market players have followed suit. UBS Group a
Flex market picks up momentum
Flex market picks up momentum
The flexible office market in Poland is growing rapidly. In the upcoming years, we can expect the pace of its development to accelerate. Currently, over 420,000 sqm of flex space a ...
Walter Herz
Optimism returns
Optimism returns
Lower interest rates in the eurozone and the easing of monetary policy in Poland are expected to revive investment in the real estate market. A noticeable increase in the value of ...
Walter Herz
Warehouse developers now more cautious
Warehouse developers now more cautious
Pre-leases are now an important criterium Currently, the highest investment activity is seen for projects that have a secured pre-leasing level of at least 50-60 pct of the spa ...
Avison Young