Market overview
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Property Snapshot, February 2010 (PDF 222KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research-MarketOverview/rese_propertySnapshot_0210.pdf
Spare capacity in the economy may be overstated. Off market deals being reported in the absence of marketed stock. Manufacturing PMI confidence is the highest since 1994. Leasing shows profound disconnect between London and regions.
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Property Snapshot, January 2010 (PDF 219KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research-MarketOverview/rese_propertySnapshot_0110.pdf
Deflation risks may be retreating; little sign that the mini gold rush for prime investments is abating; Christmas trading results better than expected; Logistic and industrial demand still limited to rationalisation and opportunistic upgrading.
Offices
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Central London Offices, Q3 2009 (PDF 184KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_office/rese_CentralLondonOffices_q309.pdf
Conversion of enquiries into deals has increased significantly with a number of signings and some other tenants stepping up. Selective shortages for 100,000 sq ft tenants seeking contiguous floors.
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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%.
Industrial
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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.
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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.
Retail
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National Retail Barometer, Winter 2010, (PDF 1.4MB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_retail/rese_nationalretailbarometer_q110.pdf
Mind the gap! Prime voids fall: secondary vacancy rates continue to rise – sharply!
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Shopping Centre Development Pipeline, Autumn 2009 (PDF 169KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_retail/rese_shoppingCentreDevPipeline_q409.pdf
Despite the severity of the economic recession, the amount of shopping centre floorspace in the pipeline is only 6.3% less than 12 months ago.
Investment
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UK Shopping Centre Investment Market Review, February 2010 (PDF 222KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_investment/rese_InvMarketReview_0210.pdf
Although the data was dominated by three large transactions, 2009 was a significantly more active year than 2008. As more stock begins to emerge 2010 should see a further improvement in deals volume and yields.
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Real Estate Investment Forecast, Q4 2009 (PDF 387KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_investment/rese_reif_q409.pdf
Colliers CRE is forecasting a total return of 3.4% in 2009, followed by another year of improved performance in 2010, with returns reaching 5.7%. The improvement in forecast total returns is driven by greater yield compression during 2009 and 2010 than previously anticipated and by smaller rental growth declines.
Healthcare
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Primary Healthcare Review, Autumn 2009 (PDF 294KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_healthcare/rese_PrimaryHealthcareReview_q409.pdf
Despite the wider economic downturn, the primary healthcare sector has remained popular with investors as a result of its long leases and the secure rent paid by Primary Care Trusts. The sector is not immune from the recession... as a result, strong demand from investors is for stock that ticks all the boxes.
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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.
Residential
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Residential Data Shot, February 2010 (PDF 499KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_residential/rese_ResidentialDataShot_0210.pdf
Comment & information based primarily on published data which may be helpful in anticipating trends in the property market.
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Residential Data Shot, January 2010 (PDF 524KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_residential/rese_residentialdatashot_0110.pdf
Comment & information based primarily on published data which may be helpful in anticipating trends in the property market.
Hotel
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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.
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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.
Speciality
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London's Crossrail, Bare Essentials, February 2010 (PDF 519KB)
URL for PDF: /documents/Research_specialty/rese_crossrail-facts_q110.pdf
A Quick facts guide to London's crossrail project which includes the locations affected and a route diagram.
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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.