STEADY LEASING, MINIMAL CONSTRUCTION PUSH RENT UP
Takeaway
Leasing volume remained steady in 2017. Combined Class A deal volume in the Tampa CBD and Westshore exceeded 1.0 msf for the second consecutive year. Landlords have been able to push rent steadily higher. Construction of Class A buildings is poised to hit record levels in 2020. For the time being, though, new development is still very limited. Tenants seeking larger high-quality blocks will have few options in the short term, enabling landlords to push rents higher.