"Welcome to Big Shed Prospects, our annual publication presenting key data and outlook for the UK logistics sector into 2026 and beyond"

"In 2023, Savills launched a new rental growth projection model that examines the average headline rental growth prospects in the logistics market over five years at a regional level"

"There are many reasons to be optimistic about the market trajectory, including strategic drivers such as nearshoring and the growth of Chinese e-commerce players. Market data also points to supply reaching a turning point"

"With geopolitics remaining unpredictable, significant downsides remain present in the outlook"

"With market data painting a variable and volatile picture, Michael Alderton from our Occupier advisory team and Charlie Foster from our investment team examine the prospects for the market in 2026"

"With our bull, bear and rental growth cases presented along with insights from our agency teams, what are the key take-aways?"

"European real estate investment volumes are on track to reach c.€77 billion in Q4 2025, a 12% year-on-year increase. This would bring the full-year total to c.€215 billion, 9% higher than volumes recorded last year"

"Management agreements are driving the sector's growth across London"

"2026 will see a gentle, but unspectacular, improvement in investment volumes and prices"

"The expanding UK cyber industry drives need for secure, resilient workspaces, positioning regional cities as critical nodes in digital infrastructure growth"