Statistics released by
Jones Lang LaSalle Research show that commercial office market conditions stabilised in Q3-2013, with CBD office markets recording the first quarter of positive net absorption since the final quarter of 2012.
Despite the national CBD office market vacancy rate increasing to 11.3% - the highest level since 1999 - Jones Lang LaSalle recorded positive net absorption of 12,500 sqm across CBD office markets over the quarter.
Jones Lang LaSalle’s Head of Office Leasing, Australia & NSW, Tim O’Connor said, "Business confidence has rebounded post the Federal Election. Stronger business confidence has stymied the rise in sub-lease availability."
Australia's capital cities recorded the following net absorption levels:
Canberra +30,400 sqm
Melbourne +23,300 sqm
Sydney +0 sqm
Perth (24,500 sqm)
Brisbane (12,800 sqm)
Adelaide (-3,400 sqm)