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NB Real Estate and IPD Occupiers
Since 2000, NB Real Estate and IPD Occupiers have published research using data
provided by some of the UK's largest property investors to chart the trends in
lease lengths in UK ommercial property. The results have proved equally
interesting to both occupiers in search of flexible leases and investors
seeking secure long term income.
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Central London
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Central London Office Overview 2008 Q2
The prospects for the UK economy show little sign of improvement, making the
likelihood of a rapid bounce back by property markets increasingly remote. The
economic outlook points to a weaker occupier market and falling rental values
which will depress commercial property values until 2010.
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Central London Office Overview 2008 Q1
There has rarely been a time when economic signals have been so confusing ...
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Central London Office Overview 2007 Q4
The last quarter of 2007 saw a downturn of almost unprecedented severity in the
commercial property sector...
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Central London Office Overview 2007 Q3
The credit crunch bites, Investment supply starts to exceed weakening demand,
but leasing market remains strong ....
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Central London Office Overview 2007 Q1
The UK economic outlook is looking relatively optimistic with growth, currently
at 3%, higher than any of the other G7 economies. The Chancellor of the
Exchequer within the recent Budget predicts this to be sustained over the next
two years.
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Central London Office Overview 2006 Q4
The UK's robust economic outlook is reflected in the relentless demand for
office accommodation in Central London, which continues to outweigh supply.
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Central London Office Overview 2006 Q3
Take-up levels again proved to be strong with over (139,355 sq m) 1.5 million sq
ft of space let in Q3. The high volume of take-up is expected to continue in 4
with pre-lets sure to be on the menu for the larger occupiers.
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Central London Office Overview 2006 Q2
The strong investment market is obviously as a result of unprecedented levels of
investor demand coupled with a relatively limited supply of stock, but is
further enhanced by the recent increased letting activity and subsequent rental
growth..
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Central London Office Overview 2006 Q1
2005 was a record year for property investment transactions and 2006 has started
in a similar buoyant fashion as a consequence of stable financial rates, strong
institutional demand and the prospect of rental growth.
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Central London Office Overview 2005 Q4
Key transactions that took place in the fourth quarter of 2005 NB Real Estate
Investment Director, Guy Powdrill, comments: "The financial services sector has
been enjoying an increase in business profits and employment - 2005 ended with
their expectations following a buoyant third quarter, exceeded."
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Central London Office Overview 2005 Q3
Key transactions that took place in the third quarter of 2005 NB Real Estate
Investment Director, Guy Powdrill, comments: "The office market is enjoying a
resurgence with rising levels of business, jobs and profits - particularly in
the financial services sector - despite the tough conditions afflicting the
rest of the economy."
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Central London Office Overview 2005 Q2
Key transactions that took place in the second quarter of 2005 NB Real Estate
Investment Director, Peter Trinder, comments: "Given the significant yield
shift in the market, investors have been able to turn a decent profit in under
12 months. This has been very evident in the City."
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Central London Office Overview 2005 Q1
Key transactions that took place in the first quarter of 2005 NB Real Estate
Investment Director, Peter Trinder, comments: "Yields sharpened a further 0.25%
in quarter 1 as the weight of money and market expectation of rental growth
have continued the downward pressure on yields witnessed in 2004.".
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Shopping Centres
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Shopping Centre Overview 2005
"The dominant types of transactions for the first half of 2005 were typically
development forward commitments or redevelopment opportunities."
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Shopping Centre Overview 2004
"Portfolio deals dominated the 2004 shopping centre investment market with a
record 13 portfolios with a total value of around £3.5 billion completing. 8 of
which were transacted in the second half of the year."
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Property Lending
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Property Lenders Optimism for the Year Ahead
NB Real Estate's ninth annual survey of more than 100 banks and other lending
institutions shows how fiercely property lenders are competing to increase
their loan book in the sector.
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Markets
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UK Industrial market summary and overview on leasing
Occupier demand in the UK remains healthy; large scale high-bay distribution
centres are common however there is very little on the market for occupiers
which is suitable in terms of high standards or short leases.
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International
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European Real Estate Guide 2008
This guide offers an overview of the differences in commercial leasing practices
across 26 European countries. This includes the standard landlord and tenant
obligations, typical costs associated with the purchase and leasing of property
as well as a guide to prime rents.
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European Occupier Survey 2007
Vacancy levels have hit a record low with over 87% of our respondents reporting
that they have 10% or less vacant space in their European portfolio - many have
benefited from strong market conditions to dispose of space.
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European Economic & Real Estate Digest
This document presents a country-by-country overview of European economies and
real estate markets for property and business executives. It is intended as a
base level guide to economic and real estate activity across all 42 European
countries. A particular feature is the provision of information (including a
comprehensive listing on the map) of major national and regional infrastructure
projects that are likely to stimulate new economic activity and impact on the
demand for real estate. View
the full report in PDF format.
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European Real Estate Guide 2007
The Real Estate Guide aims to give an overview of the differences in commercial
leasing practices across 26 countries in Europe. This includes the standard
landlord and tenant obligations, typical costs associated with the purchase and
leasing of property as well as a guide to prime rents.
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2006 European Occupier Sentiment Survey
NB Real Estate and EuroProperty joined forces for the second year running to
conduct a joint research project into trends among occupiers across Europe. The
survey focused on real estate executives from some of the world's leading
multinational corporations across a diverse range of industry sectors.
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