Private investors top buyers of Brisbane warehouses

Private investors were the most active purchasers of Brisbane industrial property over the year to September, according to research by Savills.

These investors bought 43% of the $500 million worth of industrial property that was reported as sold in Brisbane over this 12-month period.

The chart also shows that more than a third (36%) of businesses have been snapping up their own warehouse premises rather than rent – not surprising, as industrial land values have fallen 30% since 2007, according to Savills.

Savills reports that there is a good level of activity for industrial assets priced between $2 million and $5 million across "all asset types and precincts".

Yields range between 7.75% and 9.75% for industrial property across Brisbane.