The Industrial Sector is Poised for Continued Growth Despite the Challenges
- Davitt Jones Bould
- Jun 26
- 2 min read
June 2025
Commercial Property Partner, Richard Holmes, featured in BE News discussing the industrial sector.
''The industrial and warehousing sector has remained one of the most resilient parts of the UK commercial real estate market in recent years, buoyed by, among other issues, shifts in supply chains and changing consumer shopping habits.
Despite wider uncertainty in global financial markets, caused by factors such as Donald Trump’s announcements around tariffs on overseas goods, there remains a clear appetite to acquire well-located industrial and warehousing stock, especially where the pricing is right and reliable tenants are in place.
That is not to say the market is without challenges. I have seen a few deals fall through recently where potential occupiers pulled out due to concerns over their exposure to the US market. Trading conditions also remain tough for many businesses, given the rising cost of materials and slower supply of certain goods.''
Read the full article here.
Richard Holmes (Partner)
Richard has advised the full spectrum of real estate owners from large multinational companies to high net worth individuals and also provides corporate support on a variety of transactions. Richard has worked with some of the largest commercial developers and property owners in the country on a range of different developments, including developments of shopping centres and offices.
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