The U.S. office market is set for a pivotal shift in 2025, with stabilization paving the way for a new cycle. With office attendance reaching a steady state and a soft landing for the economy, occupiers can conduct portfolio planning with increased confidence. Occupier sentiment will shift from a contraction-oriented approach to one of stabilization and even expansion, supporting office space absorption. This positive shift, along with a significant slowdown in new supply and declining interest rates, sets the stage for the most optimistic outlook in years. However, certain challenges will remain, including subpar office-using job growth, a substantial amount of sublease space and high vacancies in less desirable office properties... Occupier StrategyMore than one-third of respondents to CBRE’s 2024 Occupier Sentiment Survey plan to increase their portfolio requirements over the next two years, while 25% expect no change...RSK: With virtually no new construction in the office sector other than owner occupied, the demand will eventually catch up to the supply. | ||
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