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First rent review since initial letting, the rent was the highest restaurant rent in Glasgow when let, in addition to which the basement trading space had initially been rentalised at 75% of the value of the ground floor rental rate, despite convention suggesting 50%.

Against a backdrop of challenging trading conditions in the UK foodstore sector, our brief was to negotiate terms with Sainsbury’s to extend their commitment to the location without any loss of income.

Despite evidence of on-going rental growth in small unit shops in this prime retail street, there was limited evidence of rental levels for larger stores. In addition, the micro location had improved over the review period, but again with no firm evidence to establish that improvement.

As a precursor to larger rent reviews within the property, our challenge was to ensure a good outcome to the first review in the building, this involving one of the smallest suites with the highest passing rent.

Cushman & Wakefield Building Consultancy team was appointed by Infinitus Property Investment (Hong Kong) Limited to provide technical due diligence advice for their purchase of 20 Fenchurch Street in London.

Capital Watch: Tech powers London's success

Tech has dominated the London real estate market in recent years and, in its wider sense, is playing a role in reshaping the property industry. This issue looks at tech from different angles, including an interview with Theo Blackwell, London's Chief Digital Officer.

Fair Value Index Q1 2018

The European Fair Value Index score was 42 in Q1, the same as our Q4 2017 published figure and approximately the same level recorded in Q1 2006, reflecting the advanced stage of the property cycle and fewer attractive prime opportunities. 

European Student Accommodation Guide 2018

• 2018 will see increased development activity with institutional capital backing local development partners across the continent
• New Cushman & Wakefield European student accommodation investment and advisory team targeting growth of student sector across Europe

Future of Retail and Logistics

In a world being increasingly driven by digital and automation, the retail and logistics sectors are becoming blurred. This is having a significant impact on their respective real estate sectors. This paper explores five of the key elements which will drive these changes. 

Ireland Industrial Market

The Ireland Industrial Market report is a brief summary of the industrial sector in key locations across Ireland, providing comment on recent trends as well as market data and an analysis of the likely impacts for commercial real estate.