Investment market of logistics and industrial real estate in Europe reached record volumes in the second quarter of 2015. The total volume of investments amounted to 6.1 billion euros for the period April - June.

The most preferred investment destination in the segment is Britain - the country has attracted about 40 percent of the total volume of investments for the period.

The most active in the market segment are 3PL operators and retailers, supported by consumption growth in Europe and the euro area exports. In Central and Eastern Europe the automobile manufacturers dominate the market.

Despite the strong growth of the acquired areas , and construction activity in some regions , the rental rates recorded modest growth for the period, the increases are concentrated in the UK and Ireland.

Yields remained at high levels in France, Italy and Central Europe, the tendency is to fall. The average yield for the region of Europe, Middle East and Africa decreased below 7%, and many markets have reached record lows.

Source: www.investor.bg