Office amenities matter: Charleston's Downtown submarket reflects regional tenant preferences

Results of Avison Young's South Region broker sentiment survey showing what amenities are most important and least important to office tenants
  • Avison Young’s 2024 South Region broker sentiment survey shows that tenants value nearby restaurants and cafes as one of the most important amenities, with 78.6% of brokers considering it “very important” in the decision-making process. Other top scoring amenities include walkability, outdoor areas, and fitness centers.
  • Underscoring these preferences, specifically walkable amenities and proximity to restaurants, tenant demand in Charleston’s Downtown submarket is particularly strong for trophy properties, which have a mere 3.2% availability as of Q2 2024.
  • Conveniences that tenants are prioritizing less throughout the region include rooftop decks, bike lockers, and conference rooms.
  • View the results of the full survey for more insights on various market-related topics: https://www.avisonyoung.us/southern-united-states-broker-sentiment-survey

August 14, 2024

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