
The logistics market in the North West
"In 2025, 34% of take-up involved newly built speculative units. Although not a majority, this would be higher if there were more supply of such quality."
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"In 2025, 34% of take-up involved newly built speculative units. Although not a majority, this would be higher if there were more supply of such quality."

"Transactional activity is up 49% on 2024."

"Supply has fallen by 45%, with the vacancy rate falling to 5.07%."

"Build-to-suit activity returns to the market in 2025."

"Of the 2.05 million sq ft available, 52% is poor-quality Grade C space, restricting occupier options."

"A shortage of modernised stock and an absent pipeline supporting robust rental growth forecasts."

"The logistics market has passed its toughest phase, but weak economic growth limits upsizing. Rental growth should stay modest at 2.7% in 2026, with supply moderation and structural trends paving the way for more landlord-friendly conditions later in the decade."

"Key property themes that will impact the European real estate sector in 2026"
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"Kelly Hewson-Fisher, Lucian Cook, and Mat Oakley presented perspectives on the markets and where investment potential could lie in 2026 and beyond."
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"We’ve previously said that the coming year will be better than the last, and we remain confident that this will hold true for 2026."