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Sublease space records first decrease in three months

14 July 2013
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​Sydney, 14 July 2013- Sublease space in the Sydney CBD has recorded its first decrease in three months, after previously experiencing an upward trend in vacancy rates.

CBRE’s latest Sublease Barometer, which tracks both the volume of sublease space and the trends occurring within different industry groups and market sectors in the Sydney CBD, highlights the general upward trend followed by the slight decrease in June.

Sublease availability declined in June to 72,079sqm, a decrease of 2,885 from last month.  The average total sublease space since the start of 2013 is 73,361, with May 2013 recording the highest sublease volume since November 2009.

Sydney Sublease Availability

 

CBRE Senior Director, Office Services, Jenine Cranston said the decline is a step in the right direction for vacancy rates.

However, she also states the drop could be a one off and expects sublease space to continue to climb, largely due to the consolidation occurring throughout the financial and insurance sectors.

“The vast majority of sublease space available in June was located in tenancies with incumbent occupiers in the finance and insurance sectors.  These sectors presently account for approximately half of both number of opportunities and floor space available,” Ms Cranston said.

The trend for larger sublease tenancies is also continuing, with 75% of all options 1,000sqm or above. This is an increase from the 70% recorded last month.  Additionally, the Barometer shows that there are currently nine options available with space greater than 2,000sqm, compared with six options last month.

The proportion of A Grade sublease space decreased substantially, from 51% to 36% in terms of sqm.  Premium grade assets decreased to account for 31% and B Grade available space fell to 17%.   A majority of the space is partitioned and available for immediate occupation. 

“This reflects the high proportion of tenancies where lease holders have recently or currently occupied the space with intentions to vacate once a tenant is found.”

Ms Cranston said the majority of the sublease space (63%) is situated in the city core.  The Western Corridor has significantly less sublease space and holds a tighter vacancy factor overall.

“The effect of Barangaroo is having a positive outcome on rental space in the Western Corridor.  Occupiers are drawn to the area as there is perceived good value due to the significant growth and improvements the area is seeing. The thirst for good quality space in the precinct has seen the vacancy rates fall in the last decade despite a strong growth in stock.”

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CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2012 revenue).  The Company has approximately 37,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.au.
 

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