Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Office
Market Highlights
The preference for quality office space is accelerating, forcing the vacancy rate down. The overall Class A vacancy rate was 7.4% during the first quarter of 2022 compared to 18.69% during the first quarter of 2021. Few quality office spaces are still available below 5,000 square feet.
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Key Takeaways
Flight-to-quality trend continues
Rental rates will increase when improved office space is completed
Smaller leases are driving office activity
Summary
Therefore, many owners will build out speculative suites, some by mid-year, to accommodate the need for smaller quality office space. To align office buildings with tenants’ preference for Class A space, owners are exploring options to maximize capital improvements. Adding building amenities or upgrading existing ones will attract new tenants and retain current ones. The preference for quality space with added amenities will force the rental rates higher as improved office space is completed.
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