“We are delighted with such a high position of Krakow in the global rating. Krakow was rated 11th, ahead of all other Central and Eastern European cities such as Prague (20th), Budapest (27th), Brno (31st), and Warsaw (38th). The only European city ranked higher is Dublin (eighth), however, Krakow has – in our view – a clear cost advantage over mature European places like Dublin,” said Rafal Oprocha, Head of Jones Lang LaSalle office in Krakow.
“According to ABSL data, approx. 15-18,000 people are currently employed in the business services sector in the capital of Malopolska region and this number is still growing. We therefore observe a sustainable interest from occupiers representing the outsourcing sector. At the moment there are tenants enquiries for approx. 60,000 m˛ of office space,” added Oprocha.
The key features characterizing the office market in Krakow are otherwise:
- Maturity, due a total existing office stock of 500,000 m˛ which corresponds to a reasonably good choice of leasing offers and office locations
- Possible growth in effective rents due to limited pipeline and stiffening developers’ policy. This may lead to a potential supply gap in 2013
- Take-up driven both by expansions and new requirements, also from newcomers
- Further 200,000 m˛ of modern office space are proposed and awaiting pre-letting.
The office and retail sectors are the most actively developing having regard to construction activity in Krakow. Approx. 60,000 m˛ of office space and another 60,000 m˛ of retail space is presently at construction stage, compared to 20,000 m˛ in industrial.
Patricia Lannoije, Head of Research and Consultancy at Jones Lang LaSalle commented: “Krakow benefits also from a well-diversified retail offer which is an important asset in the attractiveness of the city. With the opening in autumn 2011 of the city’s first factory outlet center, developed by Neinver, all retail formats are now present on the local market.
“The Krakow agglomeration counts currently 11 shopping centers, two retails parks, 13 retail warehouses and attractive shopping high streets in the historical heart of the city which is a sought after location for many flagship stores, mid-market brands and luxury stores.
“Most recently, the construction commenced of the Auchan Bronowice shopping center which will capture a significant catchment population in the north and northwestern part of Krakow and its suburbs. The project is likely to benefit from sound retailer demand and good timing.”
Source: Jones Lang LaSalle |
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