The life sciences sector’s elevated level of respect is not only due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however. This real estate segment had already been growing prior to the pandemic due to increasing life expectancy and the resulting increase in age-related diseases. Despite life sciences properties often being very specialised and combining laboratory, manufacturing and office space in varying proportions, investor interest is thus high. Nevertheless, the sector still occupies something of a niche position in the real estate market.
What characterises life sciences real estate? What are the top-5 markets? What yields are expected? And how will the life sciences real estate market develop in the future?
Focus of the report:
- Rent and purchase price growth
- A look at the top-5 markets
- Where is the life sciences real estate market heading?