Colliers Portfolio | Issue 2 2024

Colliers Portfolio Issue 2 2024 Contents

Welcome to the second edition of Colliers Portfolio for 2024.

Autumn is upon us and while we have lost the late evening sun and the days are feeling colder, there is still cause for optimism in the commercial property sector.

Recent sales success across the country proves buyers are prepared to spend money and our brokerage experts are gaining a stronger sense of current market values.

A stabilised OCR, which has remained at 5.5 per cent for nearly a year, has helped bring certainty to the market as buyers can make offers knowing their cost of capital should remain neutral or potentially even fall in the short-to-medium term.

During the past 12 to 18 months, vendors have seen a readjustment of property values due to the changing economic circumstances and they are prepared to acknowledge valuations have softened.

Recent conversations we have had with the banking sector suggest they are ‘open for business’ and have shown a renewed willingness to engage and support buyer demand for commercial property.

Owner-occupiers remain a prominent buyer group in our market but investors, both passive and add-value, are reemerging, indicating a renewed sense of confidence and an intention to get back in the market in 2024.

Our latest edition of Portfolio includes assets from across New Zealand, including industrial properties throughout Auckland that will complement compelling offerings in Christchurch and Tauranga.

Thank you for your continued interest in Colliers Portfolio, our national sales team looks forward to speaking with you about your property requirements.

David Burley

Premium High-Profile Office

1,113 sq m For Sale/Lease

B/111 Lincoln Road, Henderson

For Sale/For Lease closing

Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at 4pm

21 carparks 1,113 sq m

Prime road front position

Single level floor plate

Upcoming Vacant Possession

Established neighbours

Situated prominently on the road frontage of the Lincoln Centre at 111B Lincoln Road, this property is at the gateway of the complex that is home to The Warehouse, Spotlight, Nood and Noel Leeming amongst other well known brands. At 1,113m² this office space, which is predominantly on the first floor, offers a huge open floor plate with excellent natural light and high ceilings. In addition to the mainly open plan area there are a number of useful meeting rooms and shower facilities. The property is currently leased to ACC until February 2025 and timing for its next occupant is available by negotiation. Owner Occupiers and investors should definitely inspect, viewings strictly by appointment only.

Caroline Cornish

021 390 759

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Benson Tarm

021 536 861

Key office location in West Auckland

A highly visible office building in a sought-after location in West Auckland is being presented to the market with vacant possession and will draw interest among tenants, owner-occupiers, and investors.

Unit B, 111 Lincoln Road, Henderson has 1,113sq m of total net lettable area and the stratum in freehold property is zoned Business – General Business Zone under the Auckland Unitary Plan.

The property is currently tenanted by ACC until 28 February 2025, but could be available with vacant possession at the end of June.

With its prime road front position, the property benefits from significant exposure to one of the key arterial routes in West Auckland. In addition to the common car parks in the Lincoln Centre there are also 21 dedicated car parks on the title, providing convenience for the occupants.

The office is part of a larger shopping centre and sits near well-established national businesses such as The Warehouse, Spotlight, Nood, and Noel Leeming. Alongside these prominent retailers, Lincoln Road is also home to an extensive number of food and beverage outlets.

Colliers Brokers Benson Tarm and Caroline Cornish have been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale or lease via deadline private treaty closing at 4pm on Wednesday 22 May, unless sold prior.

Originally constructed in 1998, the property comprises a ground floor entrance and lobby leading up to the large first floor office that includes a reception and several individual meeting rooms. The large single floor plate provides a platform for seamless business flow.

Tarm, Investment Sales Broker at Colliers, says the opportunity to acquire this office building with vacant possession means prospective purchasers will have a range of options.

“Owner-occupiers will covet the opportunity to acquire the property and begin trading quickly, all while being in control of their own destiny by not being bound to a lease agreement,” Tarm says.

“Meanwhile, investors may tenant the building with a new occupant. Market estimates from Colliers suggest the annual rental income from the property could be approximately $315,000 plus GST and operating expenses.”

The accessibility to West Auckland and the subject property has greatly improved in recent years due to the enhancement of the surrounding motorway network. There are also a range of bus services that run through Lincoln Road.

The Waterview Tunnel has substantially reduced travel times and improved connectivity to the Auckland Airport.

West Auckland is a rapidly growing area featuring numerous housing developments with suburbs such as Westgate and Hobsonville benefiting.

The Henderson-Massey Local Board area’s total population in 2023 was 131,400, according to data from Infometrics, up 2.3 per cent from the year prior, a growth rate that outpaced the national figure of 2.1 per cent.

Cornish, Director of Investment Sales at Colliers, says this population growth has contributed to a growing demand for services and business development in West Auckland.

“The NorthWest Shopping Centre can be reached in approximately 10 minutes from the subject property, while New Zealand’s first Costco opened in West Auckland in 2022 in a nod to the potential of this fast-growing locality,” Cornish says.

“Further information from Infometrics notes the average growth of business units in the Henderson-Massey area during the past 10 years is 3.6 per cent, larger than the national figure of 2.3 per cent.

“Having the opportunity to secure a highly functional office building surrounded by such a complementary mix of amenities is something that is seldom seen in West Auckland, and we encourage all interested parties to contact us to explore their options.”

New 15-Year lease + Bank Guarantee

327KK Hobsonville Road, Auckland

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty closing 4pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 (unless sold prior)

tenant

Returning $405,600 pa +

The modern childcare centre is offered to market with a brand-new 15-year lease returning $405,600 pa +gst. The lease is backed with a 6-month bank guarantee and tenanted by Real Kids Early Learning Centre. Significant value in the property is underpinned in the substantial land zoned ResidentialMixed Housing Urban providing investors long-term development potential in fast growing Hobsonville. growth lease

Ronal Prasad

021 232 1192

021 400 765 guarantee

Elevate your portfolio with the unparalleled opportunity offered at 327KK Hobsonville Road. Colliers are proud to present this excellent investment property shines across all categories – long lease, passive income, bank guarantee, rental growth, quality building, substantial land and more.

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Shoneet Chand

Prime asset with room to grow

Simon Clark

+64 21 959 710

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Mark Rendell

+64 27 225 6275

Substantial

Simon Clark

+64 21 959 710

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Rich Davidson

027 860 9338

For Sale offers over $7,900,000 + GST (if any)

Courtney Doig

021 991 251

colliers.co.nz/p-NZL67028449

021 31 31 48

colliers.co.nz/p-NZL67028503 Global

021 31 31 81

Prime Industrial Asset

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty closing prior)

New 5-year lease

Buy one or both

Returning $520,000 p.a.

Dhiru Patel Nelson Raines 021 340 780 021 555 673

Greg Goldfinch 021 537 682

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161 Dominion Road, Papakura

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty closing prior) Unlock the Upside Add-value,invest or occupy 4,016 sq m 1,243 sq m Wednesday 29th May 2024 at 4pm (unless sold

Thursday 16th May 2024 at 4pm (unless sold Boundary

81 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Add-value opportunity

Christchurch

For Sale by Negotiation

Quality tenant mix

Will Franks 027 250 0130

Mark Macauley 021 650 460

building freehold site

Paul Jarvie James Dickey 021 337 419 021 026 81093

Josh Franklin 021 990 714

colliers.co.nz/p-NZL67028350

High-yielding Owner-occupier

potential opportunity

colliers.co.nz/p-NZL67028416

75 Patiki Road, Avondale

Occupy, Invest or Develop

Shoneet Chand 021 400 765

Matt Prentice 021 464 904

$500k+ Holding Income

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Elevate your portfolio with the unparalleled opportunity offered at 327KK Hobsonville Road.

Colliers are proud to present this excellent investment property that shines across all categories.

Details on page 6

327KK Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville, Auckland

Boundary lines indicative only

Occupy or Develop in Ponsonby

14 Saint Marys Road, Auckland

For Sale via Auction to be held 11am, Wednesday 29th May (unless sold prior)

Boutique Character Space Harbour ViewDevelopment Potential

Ned Gow 021 122 2731

319 sq m land & 126 sq m floor area

Ben Jamieson 021 520 884

colliers.co.nz/p-nzl67028544

Boundary lines indicative only

Strategically Positioned Vacant CBD

10C, 17 Albert Street, Auckland Central

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty, closing 4pm

Thursday 30th May 2024 (unless sold prior)

Approx. 98 sq m

Owner-occupier Attractive CBD views lettable area opportunity

Ross Hinshelwood 021 1553 435

Tony Allsop 021 959 154

colliers.co.nz/p-nzl67028481

Boundary lines indicative only

Prime Development Opportunity

581 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty, closing 2pm

Tuesday 21st May 2024 (unless sold prior).

Holding Income

Ben Jamieson 021 520 884

David Burley 021 478 225

Fee Simple

1,457 sq m site

(approx.)

Z

ResidentialMixed Housing Urban zone

Gawan Bakshi 021 31 31 48

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Auckland CBD Port of Auckland Orakei Domain

Boundary lines indicative only

Kepa Road

Breathtaking Consented Development

182-184 Kepa Road & 8 Kurahaupo Street

Ōrākei Auckland

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty, closing 4pm

Wednesday 22nd May 2024 (unless sold prior).

Significant Resource Consent THAB & BusinessMixed Use Zone

David Burley 021 478 225

Logan Roach 027 358 9383

Elevated 2,251 sq m site with Panoramic Views

Kris Ongley 021 657 687

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Our People

Featured Colliers

Portfolio Brokers

Benson Tarm

Broker | Auckland West

M: +64 21 536 861 | E: Benson.Tarm@colliers.com

Since Benson's transition into brokerage he has successfully sold multiple properties ranging from retail and offices to industrial assets and transacted over 60 leases within 24 months in the West Auckland area.

Caroline Cornish

Director | Auckland West

M: +64 21 390 759 | E: Caroline.Cornish@colliers.com

Based in West Auckland, Caroline is a commercial broker specialising in sales, leasing and investment sale properties.

Shoneet Chand

Director | Auckland North

M: +64 21 400 765 | E: Shoneet.Chand@colliers.com

Shoneet has been involved in selling investment property for over 15 years and is a Director at Colliers, specialising in Investment and Development Sales across the wider Auckland region.

Ronal Prasad

Broker | Auckland South

M: +64 21 232 1192 | E: Ronal.Prasad@colliers.com

Ronal has established himself as a trusted and knowledgeable broker in the industry with his in-depth understanding of the commercial property market. In the last 12 months, Ronal has been involved in over $80m worth of commercial property sales nationwide.

Simon Clark

Managing Director | Tauranga

M: +64 21 959 710 | E: Simon.Clark@colliers.com

Simon is the managing director of the Colliers Tauranga office. With over 28 years in the industry, he is the most experienced and successful commercial broker in the region.

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A subdued 2023, but lift in 2024 underway for commercial and industrial sales activity

The number of commercial and industrial property sales was subdued in 2023, as both vendors and purchasers adopted a cautious approach after a record-breaking couple of years. Uncertainty regarding the level at which interest rates would peak, given the inflationary backdrop, and concerns about a cooling economy, all weighed upon sentiment surrounding the property market.

Sales data tracked by Colliers Research shows the value of commercial and industrial property sales nationally to have totalled $5.21 billion in 2023, the lowest annual figure recorded in a decade. Given the time lag in the reporting of sales, the final figure is still provisional, so will likely rise but will remain significantly below the 10-year average of $9.33 billion.

The volume of sales also fell to a multi-year low, with the provisional data showing just under 2,500 transactions taking place over the year, down by 23% from the 2022 total.

Industrial sector leads the way

While not immune to the general slowdown in sales activity, the industrial sector’s share of overall sales, by value, continued to increase in 2023, illustrating the strong appeal of the asset class. The total value of sales over the course of 2023 sits at a provisional value of $2.81 billion, a figure which is likely to increase to over $3 billion when figures are finalised.

The sector’s share of overall market activity, by value, has been trending upwards over recent years. Over the course of 2023, industrial property sales equated to 54% of the national total, the highest annual proportion recorded.

Auckland, the favoured investment destination

Investment activity in 2023 was heavily skewed towards Auckland, with the region generating sales totalling just under $2.3 billion, accounting for 44% of the national total. In terms of turnover, the region represented 29% of the annual sales count, just below the decade-long average of 33%.

Canterbury secured second place, narrowly surpassing the Wellington region. The South Island’s largest market generated sales totalling just over $775 million, equating to 15% of the New Zealand total. However, the region accounted for 20% of the sales volume.

Sales in the Wellington region totalled approximately $675 million annually, with the office sector leading by comprising 43% of the regional total. On a national basis, this equated to 13% of the annual total value and just under 9% of transactions by number.

A lift in activity anticipated for 2024

A number of recent data releases give a strong indication that current interest rate settings are having the impact desired by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The economy has slowed, and inflation is easing. Therefore, there is growing confidence that interest rates have now peaked, and the RBNZ will begin an easing cycle in the second half of 2024 or early 2025. Consequently, the property market is likely to enter a new growth phase, with sales activity rebounding from the subdued levels apparent over 2023.

The stabilisation in interest rates and prospects of an easing in monetary policy will result in the removal of some major obstacles that have hampered sales activity over the last year.

With both property owners and investors able to value assets with greater confidence, the gap between buyer and seller expectations will reduce. Buyer interest, which in 2023 was generally restricted to safe haven assets, will broaden as investor confidence grows, leading to an increase in sales volume. There will also be less reluctance from property owners to bring significant

assets to market. This latter trend is already becoming apparent with the launch of a marketing campaign for G.I.C’s share of the Westfield NZ portfolio.

Source: Colliers Research, NZIER

Colliers Wellington CBD Office H1 2024 Research

The addition of new prime grade stock and the return of premises following the completion of earthquake strengthening projects, led to an increase in vacancy rates rise over the second half of 2023. As of December, the overall vacancy rate stood at 7.4%, up from the 5.6% recorded in June 2023. The increase has been driven primarily by tenants moving to higher grade space, resulting in secondary grade vacancy rates rising to 9.0% from the 6.8% recorded in June. Leasing options within the primary sector of the market remain limited, with vacancy sitting at 2.0% little changed over the second half of the year.

Total office supply increased to 1.375 million sq m in December, with the addition of prime grade stock outpacing the removal of secondary grade space. Following completions in 2023, the delivery of new product is set to slow. Major projects currently in the pipeline include the new National Archive Centre and 61Molesworth Street, which will house MFAT. While development costs act as a significant constraint, the continued demand for prime quality space will likely trigger further development in the near future.

Upward pressure on rental rates has been maintained, driven by tight market conditions, the introduction of new stock, and an inflationary environment that is feeding through to higher operating costs. Average prime grade gross face rentals have risen to $707 per sq m. Rentals for better quality B grade space have also continued their upward trend, reflecting the lack of prime quality leasing options, with average gross face rentals now standing at $459 per sq m.

Transactional evidence has been limited throughout the year, but higher interest rates have prompted a recalibration of yields. Growing confidence in the belief that interest rates have now peaked is likely to limit further adjustments and lead to a lift in sales activity over the course of 2024.

Data based on December 2023. Face rents, yields and capital values are based on averages across all precincts. Financial figures exclude buildings in the development pipeline.

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Colliers Auckland CBD Office H1 2024

Vacancy declined for the second successive survey, bringing the figure to 12.2%. Vacancy is now at its lowest level since December 2021. The decline has, again, been driven by demand for prime grade space, with vacancy in this sector falling to 6.8% from the 8.0% recorded in June 2023. The bifurcation in the demand for prime versus secondary office space continues, most notably for the highest quality space. Premium-grade vacancy is at 0.3%, the lowest since mid-2018, and well down from the 6.2% recorded in late 2020.

The CBD’s total inventory increased over 2023 to reach just over 1.438 M sq m. The removal of secondary-grade stock has been outpaced by the introduction of just under 20,000 sq m of prime grade space. This sector of the market now comprises 49% of the CBD’s total stock. While the construction industry overall is projected to decline, and some projects have been put on hold for now, approximately 89,773 sq m of CBD space is under construction, with an additional 23,790 under refurbishment and projected to complete within the next five years.

Demand for prime quality space, the introduction of new supply and an inflationary economic backdrop maintained upward pressure on rentals over the course of 2023. Average net face prime rentals now stand at around $540 per sq m. Incentives for office space are easing from recent highs due to the lift in leasing activity, however, the range remains broad and is assessed on a case-bycase basis

While transactional evidence remains limited, incremental adjustments to yields continue to be recorded. Average prime-grade yields ended 2023 at approximately 6.4%. The rate of softening slowed over the second half of the year as interest rates stabilised.With interest rates now at, or close to, their cyclical peak further movement is likely to be limited over the course of 2024.

Data based on December 2023. Face rents, yields and capital values are based on averages across all precincts. Financial figures exclude buildings in the development pipeline.

Colliers Wellington CBD Retail H1 2024 Research

Results of the latest Wellington CBD vacancy survey reflect the challenging conditions within which retailers are currently operating. Overall vacancy in December 2023 sat at 7.5% up from the June 2023 reading of 5.75%. Given the relatively small size of the CBD’s retail inventory, survey results can be quite volatile. Over the last decade, overall vacancy has varied between 4.1% and 9.8% with an average figure of 7.1%. Over the second half of 2023 increases in vacancy were recorded in all precincts with the exception of Courtney Place and Cuba Street. The opening quarter of 2024 has seen the opening of three new tenancies within the ex David Jones building where international brands, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein have been joined by local retailer AS Colour.

The completion of the Willis Lane restaurant and entertainmentcomplex was the most significant addition to supply in the second half of 2023. The complex hosts 16 tenancies. The CBD’s development pipeline is unsurprisingly subdued, with upcomingnew supply predominantly coming from mixed-use refurbishment / earthquake strengthening programmes. Amongst these the Reading cinema project, located in the Courtenay Lane precinct, has the potential to have a significant impact.

CBD rentals stabilised over the second half of 2023, with average gross prime grade face rents holding at $1,238 per sq m. Rents are forecast to remain steady over the first half of 2024, however, costs are set to rise as outgoings, particularly insurance costs, increase.

Transactional evidence was limited over 2023, however, the higher interest rate environment has led to a recalibration in yields. Investors remain cautious assessing each asset on its merits. Prime grade yields range between 5.9% and 7.5%. Further increases in yield rates are possible in the first half of 2024, however, with a transition to an interest rate easing cycle tipped for late 2024 or early 2025, such movements are likely to be incremental.

Data based on December 2023. Face rents, yields and capital values are based on averages across all precincts. Financial figures exclude buildings in the development pipeline.

Colliers Auckland CBD Retail H1 2024 Research

Overall vacancy across Auckland’s retail precincts declined again in the second half of 2023, standing at 3.8%, down from the 5.8% recorded in June. The CBD’s recovery also continued with vacancy declining to 10.4% from the peak level of 14.4% recorded in late 2021. The current figure, however, remains well above the pre- Covid 10year average of 2.8%. CBD Arcade vacancy rates remain stubbornly high as retailers focus on position and exposure. Suburban strip vacancy has decreased from 10.1% in June 2023 to 6.6% as of December 2023.

There have been no significant additions to the development pipeline in recent months. The largest schemes currently under construction are Auckland Airport’s premium outlet shopping centre, Mānawa Bay, which is due to open in late 2024, and IKEA’s first NZ store, which is expected to begin trading in late 2025.

Upward pressure on rentals is becoming apparent as vacancy rates decline. However, rates of increase vary widely between various sub-sectors and locations. Higher-quality, wellpositioned premises are achieving the highest growth rates. Operating expenses are rising due to inflation, resulting in additional costs for owners and occupiers. Incentives continue to remain high, with rent and fit-out cost incentives available, especially if vacancy has been persistent.

Sales activity remained subdued over the second half of 2023. However, with occupier fundamentals improving as lower vacancy rates put upward pressure on rentals a lift in activity is anticipated as 2024 progresses. While limited, sales evidence indicates that yields are stabilising as confidence grows in the view that interest rates have peaked. Evidence of the level at which yields for premium grade premises stand is likely to emerge following the marketing of GIC’s share in the Westfield NZ portfolio.

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Data based on December 2023. Face rents, yields and capital values are based on averages across all precincts. Financial figures exclude buildings in the development pipeline.

**Based on average vacancy rates of shopping centres in Central, North, South, East and West.

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