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M4 Corridor Hardest Hit In South East As Occupier Demand Evaporates

LONDON-Britain's own silicon valley is the country's hardest hit area in post 11 September market fallout, according to the latest research from ATIS Real Weatheralls.

By Charlie Jacoby | Updated on December 11, 2001

LONDON-The M4 corridor to the west of London has seen a 50% fall in take-up and a corresponding rise in supply in office space in the last six months, making it the hardest hit area in the South East of England, according to the latest report by property consultant ATIS Real Weatheralls.

The main drop in activity has been during the last six months, and is largely attributable to the significant cooling of the US economy, reflecting the fact US-based companies, attracted by the proximity to Heathrow airport, form a large part of the area’s occupier base.

South East office agency director Mark England said that, while the changes in activity need to be placed in the context of a strong market during 2000, they are still quite marked. ‘Development activity has also levelled, with very little new speculative development having started in the last six months,’ he said. ‘There are now 3.5 million sf of offices under construction, which will inevitably lead to further increases in supply given the current market conditions.’

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