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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.

Central London

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.

Central London Office Overview 2008 Q1

There has rarely been a time when economic signals have been so confusing ...

Central London Office Overview 2007 Q4

The last quarter of 2007 saw a downturn of almost unprecedented severity in the commercial property sector...

Central London Office Overview 2007 Q3

The credit crunch bites, Investment supply starts to exceed weakening demand, but leasing market remains strong ....

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.

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.


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.

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..

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.

4th Quarter Research 2005

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."

3rd Quarter Research 2005

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."

2nd Quarter Research 2005

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."

1st Quarter Research

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.".

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centre Overview 2005

"The dominant types of transactions for the first half of 2005 were typically development forward commitments or redevelopment opportunities."

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."

Property Lending

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.

Markets

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.

International

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.