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Property Snapshot, November 2009 (PDF 220KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research-MarketOverview/rese_propertySnapshot_1109.pdf

Money markets suggest rate rise as early as May 2010. Net real estate lending figures fell again in Q3 09 by £1.7bn. Retail leasing market still riddled with puzzling array of incentive packages. Housebuilders are showing renewed interest in development sites.

Property Snapshot, October 2009 (PDF 142KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research-MarketOverview/Property_Snapshot_Oct09.pdf

Most indicators continue to improve, although 'sustainability of the recovery' is the key phrase as numerous uncertainties remain, as much for the general economy, as for the property market in particular.

Birmingham Net Stock Absorption, Q3 2009 (PDF 536 KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_office/rese_Birmingham-offices-NSA_q309.pdf

Absorption of Grade A space in central Birmingham over the past three years has been an impressive 383,514 sq ft. Over the same period, Grade A stock has risen by 33%.

Glasgow Net Stock Absorption, Q3 2009 (PDF 762KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_office/rese_Glasgow-offices-NSA_q309.pdf

The increase in Grade A offering has been reflected in the positive absorption levels for quality office space.

Bristol Industrial Review, Spring 2009 (PDF 358KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_industrial/rese_BristolIndustrialReview_sp09.pdf

Bristol's location at the axis of the M4/M5 interchange, combined with its reputation as the leading commercial centre in the South West ensures that there is plenty of activity in the industrial property market.

Midlands Industrial Review, Spring 2009 (PDF 367KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_industrial/rese_MidlandsIndustrialReview_sp09.pdf

With excellent communications and drive times allowing for access to almost anywhere in the UK, the Midlands will remain the nations big shed capital.

Shop Vacancies: Filling the Void! Autumn 09 (PDF 328KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_retail/rese_shopVacanies_1109.pdf

One would think it was easy to measure the changing level of retail vacancy over time – after all, empty shop units are not that difficult to spot! However, the reality is somewhat different. (A version of this paper was published in Centre Retailing in the 7th November 2009 issue of Estates Gazette.)

Great Britain Retail, Autumn 2009 (PDF 344KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_retail/rese_GB-Retail-Market_q409.pdf

After a year of what can only be described as 'challenging times' for the large majority of retailers, landlords, developers and consumers alike, the latest figures for a number of economic indicators, combined with anecdotal evidence, appear to suggest that a light is visible at the end of the recession tunnel – albeit a distant, hazy glimmer in a seemingly endless cylinder of darkness, but detectable all the same.

Real Estate Investment Forecast, Q3 2009 (PDF 546KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_investment/rese_reif_q309.pdf

We have revised our 2009 forecasts upwards as yield compression becomes more widespread and prevents capital values from falling much further. Demand from cash buyers for investments in all sectors continues to grow, with interest stemming from a global background. Supermarkets will be the strongest performer in the short term due to a resilient occupational market and investor competition for scarce product.

Real Estate Investment Forecast, Q2 2009 (PDF 192KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_investment/rese_real_estate_investment_forecast_q209.pdf

The UK commercial property market is characterised by a growing divergence in pricing between the top-tier of prime, well-let, well-located stock and secondary and tertiary stock. Investor demand will continue to focus on the most secure income-producing assets over the next 12 months.

Specialist Care Homes, Autumn 2009 (PDF 147KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_healthcare/rese_SpecialistHomesReview_q309.pdf

This is the third in a regular series of papers that provides in-depth analysis of the specialist care property and business market, focusing on homes that cater for adults with long-term physical and learning disabilities or mental health needs. Our analysis is based on actual data used to support valuations conducted by the Colliers CREHealthcare teamand covers a variety of care providers, from large corporates through to single home operators.

Care Homes Review, Autumn 2009 (PDF 264KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_healthcare/rese_CareHomesReview_q309.pdf

With the broader economy showing some signs of recovery, there is a continuing strong interest in healthcare space. The sector continues to face a number of challenges... there is a need to increase income levels, which will require both an increase in standards and the quality of care, in order to maintain previously healthy profit margins.

Residential Data Shot, November 2009 (PDF 524KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_residential/rese_ResidentialDataShot_1109.pdf

Comment & information based primarily on published data which may be helpful in anticipating trends in the property market.

Residential Data Shot, October 2009 (PDF 522KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_residential/rese_residentialdata_1009.pdf

Comment & information based primarily on published data which may be helpful in anticipating trends in the property market.

Hotels Snapshot, H1 2009 (PDF 859KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_hotel/rese_hotelsnapshot_h109.pdf

In many cases leisure based trade is up on the previous year. This undoubtedly is due to the effect of a weaker pound against the euro, coupled with the general economic uncertainty, which is resulting in holidaymakers choosing the perceived value for money offered by UK hotels.

Hotels Snapshot, H2 2008 (PDF 328KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_hotel/rese_hotelsnapshot_h208.pdf

It is anticipated that impending redundancies in the banking and financial services sector will result in increased demand for hotels and public houses from parties interested in running their own business.

Rating 2010, Spring 2009 (PDF 652KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_specialty/rese_rating2010_q209.PDF

Colliers CRE's inaugural 2010 Rating Research paper highlights our view of recent and historic rental trends in the main property sectors and the potential impact on future rate liabilities.

East London Property Monitor, November 2008 (PDF 1,603KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_specialty/rese_EastLondonPropertyMonitor_1108.pdf

Progress continues unabated at the Olympic Park, but it would seem that nothing is immune from the fallout from the global financial liquidity crisis.