Significant pipelines in the Czech Republic

With GDP growth of 2.6 percent predicted for 2014 the Czech Republic is successfully recovering from the market downturn of the last two to three years with a substantial pipeline in the Prague office market, although concerns have been expressed with regard to rising vacancy. Take up in the industrial sector is increasing across the country as leading developers are opting for a more cautious built-to-suit development model. A new benchmark in investment volume is predicted as the upward trend is expected to continue with office transactions in Prague and retail and industrial deals across the country anticipated. Concerns have been expressed with regard to the limited supply of investment grade product to meet growing investor demand.