SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwired - May 4, 2016) - The industrial sector in Seattle (Kent Valley) and Eastside markets saw high demand first quarter 2016, spurred particularly by the high tech industry according to the latest industrial market reports from Cushman & Wakefield/Commerce.
"Seattle and the Eastside both had an interesting start to the year in terms of their reaction to market trends," said Dave Magee, market leader - Washington region with Cushman & Wakefield/Commerce. "Based on early numbers, this could be a record breaking year in terms of investment activity. We are seeing big demand from international investors who are looking at both Kent Valley as well as the Eastside due to their low vacancy and rising asking rental rates."
Puget Sound Eastside Industrial Snapshot Q1 2016
The Eastside overall vacancy rate was 6.9 percent, down 3.3 percentage points from first quarter of last year. Overall absorption was negative 318,429 square feet, partly due to B/E Aerospace vacating 131,406 square feet at Marine View Technology Center. Although four new buildings totaling 230,378 square feet were brought online first quarter, expect land prices to remain high due to limited availability for development. The supportive innovative culture, improved flex space, and sufficient housing will continue to be a draw for high-tech companies.
Seattle (Kent Valley) Industrial Snapshot Q1 2016
Kent Valley's vacancy was 5.8 percent during first quarter, remaining fairly consistent compared to this time last year. Overall absorption was 100,020 square feet, with the largest lease transaction being Helly Hansen's signed lease of 172,105 square feet at SeaPort Logistics Center. Kent Valley saw five buildings, totaling 754,483 square feet, completed first quarter. By year end, nearly 1.4 million square feet of industrial product will come online; however, despite the surplus, industrial space will remain in high demand as leasing activity continues to rise with rental rates increasing.
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