Strong Economic and Office Fundamentals Create the Impetus for New Speculative Office Development Steady employment gains and population growth continue to bolster County's office market. As of August 208, the overall unemployment rate decreased by 50 basis points bps to 3.9% year-over-year. Additionally, the county's nonfarm employment increased by 6,00 jobs over the trailing 2-month period, with the financial services sector displaying a gain of 5.7%. Population growth remains a steady driver behind County's economy as a younger demographic continues to migrate to the area in search of new job opportunities. County's overall net absorption increased to 36,39 sf for the year-to-date. Leasing activity was strong during the third quarter with significant absorption gains occurring in the Boca Raton and North / Gardens submarkets. Within the CBD, net absorption dipped into negative territory due to downsizing and smaller tenant move-outs as companies continue to efficiently utilize their office space. Additionally, the overall asking rental rate increased to $33.95 per sf on a full-service basis, a 3.3% increase year-over-year since the third quarter of 207. The average rental rate for class A space within the CBD has reached as high as $58. per sf, pushing some tenants to seek more affordable space in suburban submarkets. Demand for high quality class A space remains strong in County, as evidenced by the development of the Gardens Corporate Center office project currently under construction in the North / Gardens submarket. The first tower of the 223,943-sf office project is set for delivery in early 209 and is expected to attract tenants searching for high-quality large blocks of office space. 0% Y-O-Y increase in class A average asking rental rate as of 3Q-208 Office Market Snapshot The largest lease transaction of the third quarter was Intech's 25,678-sf lease to relocate its headquarters from CityPlace Tower to the top two floors at the One Clearlake Centre building in Downtown West. Intech will be consolidating its operations and freeing up 50,000 sf of class A space at CityPlace Tower. In August, the West City Commission approved the upzoning of the controversial Okeechobee Business District after its intital rejection in September of 207. The new approval allows for the Related Group to build their 25-story class A office tower in Downtown West which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2020. Office investment activity remained solid during the third quarter of 208 with $676.4 million in transaction volume, accounting for 4.0 million sf. Although this sales volume was a 7% decrease from the same time period in 207, economic factors including the increase in cap rates due to rising interest rates and increased construction costs due to trade relations could be delaying investment decisions with some developers as they take a "wait and see" approach. Brightline, the passenger train service connecting Miami to West, recently expressed interest in building additional train stations within the Treasure Coast region. If the plans move forward, the new stations would not only bring a new source of workforce talent to the area, but also new development opportunity and investor interest in the Treasure Coast region. The 4th & 5th Delray mixed-use development currently underway in Delray will be delivering the first new class A office building to the area in January of 209. The 4-story project includes 46,233 sf of class A office space and is currently 50% preleased with ipic's new global headquarters taking a full floor. 27.6 MSF 36,39 SF.76% $44.25/SF/FS Total office inventory in the County market Direct Y-T-D net absorption as of 3Q-208 Overall Vacancy Average rental rate for class A space
Year-End 207 Vacancy Rate YTD Net Absorption (SF) Average Asking Rent Rate ($/SF/FS) 25% 50,000 $45.00 20% 00,000 $40.00 5% 50,000 $35.00 $30.00 0% 0 $25.00 5% 204 205 206 207 3Q-208 (50,000) Class A Class B $20.00 204 205 206 207 3Q-208 Direct Sublet CBD Non-CBD Total Class A Class B Total PALM BEACH COUNTY OFFICE MARKET AT A GLANCE 4.4% AUG-207 CHANGE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 3.9% AUG-208 INCREASE IN TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT SINCE 3Q-207 SQUARE FEET CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION TOTAL OFFICE INVESTMENT SALES VOLUME IN THE TRAILING 2 MONTHS ENDING 3Q-208 THE NEW CITY COMMISSION APROVED THE OKEECHOBEE BUSINESS DISTRICT MEDICAL OFFICE DEMAND IS INCREASING ACROSS THE COUNTY Y-O-Y INCREASE IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES JOB SECTOR COMPANIES ARE INCREASINGLY ALLOCATING LESS SQUARE FOOTAGE PER EMPLOYEE A BUSINESS-FRIENDLY TAX ENVIRONMENT IS ATTRACTING NEW TO MARKET BUSINESSES
Year-End 207 County Class A 7,578,37 730,480 48,702 $44.25 90.36% 9.64% 0.64% 0.28% 373,55 74,564 Class B 20,00,239 2,389,220 76,008 $30.80 88.06%.94% 0.38% 2.32% 46,000 6,575 Total 27,588,60 3,9,700 24,70 $33.95 88.69%.3% 0.45%.76% 49,55 36,39 CBD Class A,640,967 48,493 2,843 $58. 90.95% 9.05% 0.7% 9.22% 0 7,28 Class B,746,92 244,50 82 $39.35 86.00% 4.00% 0.05% 4.04% 0 (32,940) Total 3,387,879 392,994 3,655 $46.43 88.40%.60% 0.%.7% 0 (25,659) Non-CBD Class A 5,937,404 58,987 45,859 $40.72 90.20% 9.80% 0.77% 0.57% 373,55 67,283 Class B 8,263,327 2,44,79 75,96 $29.83 88.26%.74% 0.4% 2.6% 46,000 94,55 Total 24,200,73 2,726,706 2,055 $32.5 88.73%.27% 0.50%.77% 49,55 6,798 Boca Raton Class A 5,050,636 546,203 39,046 $40.9 89.9% 0.8% 0.77%.59% 0 7,929 Class B 7,433,326 97,80 34,276 $29.06 86.93% 3.07% 0.46% 3.53% 0 99,095 Total 2,483,962,57,383 73,322 $33.33 87.85% 2.5% 0.59% 2.74% 0 7,024 Boynton / Lantana Class A 250,490 0 230 $0.00 00.00% 0.00% 0.09% 0.09% 0 0 Class B 599,355 30,90 7,969 $23.27 78.6% 2.84%.33% 23.7% 0 25,527 Total 849,845 30,90 8,99 $23.27 84.60% 5.40% 0.96% 6.37% 0 25,527 Delray Class A 0 0 0 $0.00 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 49,608 0 Class B,04,847 59,926 0 $29.39 84.24% 5.76% 0.00% 5.76% 0 (34,962) Total,04,847 59,926 0 $29.39 84.24% 5.76% 0.00% 5.76% 49,608 (34,962) Downtown West Class A,640,967 48,493 2,843 $58. 90.95% 9.05% 0.7% 9.22% 0 7,28 Class B,746,92 244,50 82 $39.35 86.00% 4.00% 0.05% 4.04% 0 (32,940) Total 3,387,879 392,994 3,655 $46.43 88.40%.60% 0.%.7% 0 (25,659) Jupiter Class B,393,00 73,36 2,960 $29.42 94.75% 5.25% 0.2% 5.46% 0 (2,49) Total,393,00 73,36 2,960 $29.42 94.75% 5.25% 0.2% 5.46% 0 (2,49) North / Gardens Class A 636,278 35,784 6,583 $37.75 94.38% 5.62%.03% 6.66% 223,943 49,354 Class B 3,85,40 206,456 3,327 $30.24 93.52% 6.48% 0.0% 6.59% 46,000 7,728 Total 3,82,48 242,240 9,90 $3.35 93.66% 6.34% 0.26% 6.60% 269,943 67,082 Class B 586,568 04,845 9,293 $60.46 82.3% 7.87%.58% 9.46% 0 0,794 Total 586,568 04,845 9,293 $60.46 82.3% 7.87%.58% 9.46% 0 0,794 Springs / Lake Worth Class B 425,220 69,366 0,40 $24.48 83.69% 6.3% 2.38% 8.70% 0 (22,580) Total 425,220 69,366 0,40 $24.48 83.69% 6.3% 2.38% 8.70% 0 (22,580) Royal / Wellington Class B 722,975 2,825 3,64 $27.48 96.23% 3.77% 0.44% 4.2% 0 (8,95) Total 722,975 2,825 3,64 $27.48 96.23% 3.77% 0.44% 4.2% 0 (8,95) West Class B 2,902,895 407,075 4,067 $26.94 85.98% 4.02% 0.4% 4.6% 0 0,03 Total 2,902,895 407,075 4,067 $26.94 85.98% 4.02% 0.4% 4.6% 0 0,03 Reporting Methodology: This report includes all class 'A' and 'B' office buildings and parks 20,000 SF and greater in County that are not owner occupied, office medical, or government owned. All rents are reported on a full-service gross basis and are direct weighted averages calculated on total available space. The information in this report has been collected by the Avison Young research team via sources that are deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Investor confidence remains strong in County as development for new class A office space continues to break ground in key submarkets. Leading Indicators (Y-O-Y 3Q-207 to 3Q-208) Vacancy Rate.76% Net Absorption 36,39 SF Average Asking Rate (FS) $33.95 New Construction 49,55 SF Total Employment 694 K Significant Lease Transactions - Sorted by SF Tenant Property Type SF Submarket Intech One Clearlake Centre New 25,678 Downtown West PNC Bank Fairway Office Center New 2,778 North / Gardens Merrill Lynch Atlantic Crossing New 2,769 Delray Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry Sabre Centre I New 7,465 Boca Raton LexisNexis Boca Colonnade Expansion 6,875 Boca Raton Royal Investments etto Park City Center New 4,96 Boca Raton Keter US, Inc.* North 40 Building New 2,637 Boca Raton Orbcomm Fountain Square New,68 Boca Raton * Avison Young handled this transaction Significant Sales Transactions - Sorted by Sale Price Property SF Sale Price Price/SF Buyer Submarket 240 Metrocentre Blvd E 65,770 $22,300,000 $339 ICP Capital Partners West Congress Park 52,000 $,400,000 $29 TMT Properties Delray 400 North Congress Ave 73,37 $5,600,000 $77 Calidus Holdings West 208 Avison Young - Florida, LLC. All rights reserved. E. & O.E.: The information contained herein was obtained from sources which we deem reliable and, while thought to be correct, is not guaranteed by Avison Young.
Year-End 207 MARTIN COUNTY PALM BEACH COUNTY SUBMARKETS JUPITER N PALM BEACH PALM BCH GDNS WPB PALM BEACH DOWNTOWN WPB 7 70 706 Jupiter Farms Tequesta AA Jupiter Inlet Colony Jupiter 8 95 Juno Contact Information Keith O'Donnell 875 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 280 Boca Raton, FL 3343 56.893.70 keith.odonnell@ ROYAL PALM BEACH-WELLINGTON BOYNTON-LANTANA BOCA RATON PALM SPRINGS-LAKE WORTH DELRAY BEACH BOCA RATON CBD Gardens 786 708 Riviera North Shores Greg Martin 500 W Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 350 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 954.903.85 greg.martin@ 98 44 Wellington Royal 704 Westgate Haverhill Int l Airport 882 809 West AA Lisa McNatt Director of Research 35 W Central Blvd, Suite 700 Orlando, FL 3280 83.444.0606 lisa.mcnatt@ 44 7 Greenacres 802 804 82 Golf 809 Springs 807 Boynton 95 5 Lake Worth South Lantana Manalapan Ocean Ridge Gulf Stream County Office Team Gary A. Gottlieb, RPA, SIOR 56.72.7025 Mark M. Rubin 56.229.0859 806 Delray Justin Cope Vice President 954.903.370 794 808 Boca Raton 807 AA Highland Lisa Hernandez Associate 954.903.3703 PALM BEACH COUNTY BROWARD COUNTY Parkland Deerfield 208 Avison Young - Florida, LLC. All rights reserved. E. & O.E.: The information contained herein was obtained from sources which we deem reliable and, while thought to be correct, is not guaranteed by Avison Young.