London offices market analysis

London offices market analysis - 2008 - Estates Gazette (0828) 19 July 2008, 67-84(16) Estates Gazette London Offices Market Analysis (issue 2) 19 July 2008, 1-17(17) .

Discusses take up, supply, availability rates, asking rents and construction trends for various locations within London. Reports that the market continues to undergo a subdued period in response to the credit crisis triggered by problems in the US sub-prime housing market. Also, capital values dropped severely and a weakening occupier market is starting to affect returns. Developers remain concerned that the next stage of the economic cycle will be affected by the weakened market and that a focus must be made on preparation for an eventual improvement in the economic climate


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