Why Are Office Rents Still Rising? It’s Complicated

You may be asking Why Are Office Rents Still Rising? When office vacancy rates hit record highs and tenants return space in large numbers, you’d expect rental rates to drop. But today’s reality defies that logic. Despite unprecedented vacancies and stagnant demand, landlords are still raising office rents. In past real estate cycles, rising vacancies led to rent cuts as landlords competed for tenants. However, this time, even with more vacant space, leasing office space is more expensive than before the pandemic. A full recovery in demand isn’t expected until at least 2026, but rates continue to climb.

*Article courtesy of Costar

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