Colliers Report: Charleston speculative construction is underway
April 26, 2021
Charleston speculative construction is underway
Key Takeaways:
- Despite new deliveries over the past year, the Charleston market posted positive absorption this quarter
- There are 2.1 million square feet delivering this year and another 4.8 million expected to deliver or break ground in the next 12 months
- Auto manufacturing ramps up in the Charleston market
Demand in the Charleston industrial market has been strong enough to begin speculative construction. However, with 2.1 million square feet delivering this year and another 4.8 million square feet scheduled to deliver or break ground in 2022, overall vacancy rates are expected to rise – even with positive absorption. Until some of the speculative construction is absorbed, rental rates will remain unchanged; however, rising construction costs will force rental rates upward.
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