Austin Commercial Leasing

 

This is a summary of Austin’s commercial leasing market for office space moving into the 3rd Quarter of 2017.  Continuing occupancy has been the theme for some time now in Austin. The current vacancy rates are now at a 16  year low.  Tenant demand remained strong for the 3rd quarter with approx 1M square feet of office space being leased for 2017. Construction wise for offices is expanding with approx an extra 2M square feet under construction . Austin commercial leasing for only 2 sub-markets was low which was Round Rock and East Austin.

Sectors producing the demand

Austin’s commercial leasing for offices was lead by engineering and tech firms which accounted for more than 1/3 of the leases executed. Vacancy rates are not sitting at 8.8% which is down 50 points, the lowest since the second quarter of 2001.  Current OPEX costs have risen,up $0.30 cents per sf per year while NNN lease rates moved downward by $0.90 cents per square foot per year. The market is being supported by a very low un-employment rate coming in at 2.8% . Tenants can expect more of the same in the near term with rates staying static , most landlords are looking for minimums of 3+ year term commitments. Contact Shire Commercial to help you find a suitable office space , specialists in Austin Commercial Leasing.