This document provides an overview and analysis of the European industrial and logistics market in Q3 2011. Some key points:
- Demand indicators are mixed as the economic recovery loses momentum across Europe. Leasing velocity has stabilized after strong growth in 2010 but still varies by market.
- Prime rents are broadly flat, leaving the CBRE EU-15 industrial rent index around 7.5% lower than its 2008 peak. Rents are declining in Southern Europe but growing in Germany and Nordic regions.
- Industrial investment grew in H1 2011 to €4.5 billion, led by Germany and CEE markets while the UK share declined. Prime yields have changed little on average but some markets like Germany have