Poznań’s office market to grow further in 2017

“The business services sector remains one of the most significant employers and office tenants in Poznań. According to ABSL, there are 76 BPO, SSC, IT and R&D centres operating in Poznań, employing approx. 13,100 specialists. By 2020, forecasts suggest that this number will rise to 18,000. International brands such as Capgemini, Carlsberg, Franklin Templeton, GSK, IKEA, McKinsey and many others have their offices in the city. The market entries of companies and the development of existing business services centres have contributed to the development of the Poznań office market”, says Karol Patynowski, Director of Regional Markets, JLL.

“Poznań, with 427,800 sqm of modern office stock, is the sixth biggest office market in Poznań – after Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Tri-City and Katowice. In 2016, supply grew by 41,100 sqm and a further 40,700 sqm remains under construction. Furthermore, approx. 22,500 sqm will be delivered to market this year with the majority of space already secured with pre-let agreements”, explains Łukasz Dziedzic, Consultant, Research and Consulting, JLL. 

 

“In recent years, the office market in Poznań has undergone a significant change. This can be put down to the city’s sound economy and the dynamic development of the business services sector. Recently, the city has seen the development of several major objects, such as Ubiq, Nobel Tower and Business Garden. What is more, Bałtyk – one of the most interesting office buildings in terms of architecture and one of the most sought-after investments, will be delivered to market in 2017”, adds Łukasz Dziedzic.

In 2016, the vacancy rate dropped to 13.6%. As a result of the growing demand for new office space, the vacancy rate in Poznań was at a level comparable with other major markets in Poland.

 

Headline prime rents in Poznań averaged out at between €13.7 and €14.2/sqm, which is similar to the office markets in Kraków and Wrocław.