The future of the traditional office space is unclear, the National Association of Realtors said. The office vacancy rate rose to a record high of 12.9% in the first quarter from 12% a year ago. The office vacancy rate rose to a record high of 12.9% in the first quarter from 12% a year ago, representing 72.9 million more square feet available to lease. Class A offices — high-value properties that often have above-average rent — had a vacancy rate of 17.9%. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Francisco, led the office vacancy rise.
Source: Economic Times May 03, 2023 05:33 UTC