ABOVE-AVERAGE TAKE-UP AT THE START OF THE YEAR
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The Cologne warehouse and logistics market started the year with an above-average result. A large-scale deal accounted for a significant share of this performance, with take-up already reaching 82,000 sqm in the first quarter. This represents a substantial increase compared to the previous year, when only 32,000 sqm were recorded after three months (+156%). The ten-year average was also exceeded by 30%.
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The contract signed by logistics service provider Goodcang in Bergheim alone accounts for around 35,000 sqm. In addition, the contract signed by Westmax Consulting in Leverkusen, totalling 16,500 sqm, should be highlighted. There is also strong market momentum in the smaller size segment, resulting in a noticeably higher number of deals in Q1 compared to previous years.
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Rental levels have remained stable compared to year-end, both at prime and average level, following several increases over the course of 2025. The prime rent for modern logistics properties in well-connected locations stands at €8.20/sqm, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.5%, while the average rent amounts to €6.70/sqm (+6.3%).