Central London Office Market Update Q1 2021
Summary
- Source: BNP
- Market: Office
- Date: April 2021
Key take aways
- 29% increase on the previous quarter
Central London leasing activity saw a 29% increase on the previous quarter for the first time, recording the highest level of take-up since the beginning of the pandemic.
- 55% down
In Q1 2021, take-up reached 1.2m sq ft, this remains well below the long term pre-pandemic average of 3.1m sq ft and 55% down on the same period last year.
- Boost to 2021 take-up levels
2020 pent up demand may provide a boost to 2021 take-up levels in the months ahead leading to increased leasing activity.