Property Sector Spotlight : Industrial & Logistics
The industrial & logistics property sector became the hot favourite in 2020, outperforming all other property types.
The rise of e-commerce has driven major brands to expand their footprint and therefore leasing activity. Vacancy rates are at all-time lows and major development work is underway to meet demand. Several AREITS are continuing their growth in this asset class and Transaction volumes were up to $3.5 billion in 2020, from $2.3 billion in 2019 – as recently reported.
So, what makes the sector tick? Here are some attributes and advantages of the sector from our perspective.
Construction and development advantages
- Over time construction costs in the sector have been less susceptible to escalation than other asset types. This stability provides greater confidence to Developers when planning their next project.
- The speed of construction enables Developers to receive a return on their investment earlier than most other forms of development.
- Tried and tested construction techniques in the sector generally lead to less variations than other forms of construction.
- There are also tax depreciation benefits available to developers / investors upon project completion. Continue reading
Did you know… about Lifecycle Expenditure Forecasts
Did you know… that industry asset management guidelines recommend the preparation of, and ongoing updates to Lifecycle Expenditure Forecasts as part of best practice solutions?
As an example, the Property Council of Australia Guide to Office Building Quality recommends office buildings have Lifecycle Expenditure Forecasts in place as follows:
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