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Summary of Katowice Office Market Report Q1 2023

City Attractiveness and Rankings:
- Achieved top rankings in various indices: e.g., Business-Friendly Cities, Green Transportation, and Electromobile Cities.
- Population: 281,400 in Katowice, 2,279,600 in the Greater Katowice area, with a forecasted population of 261,050 by 2030.
- GDP per capita: PLN 71,400. Unemployment rate: 1.4%.
- Key features include green initiatives (20 electric buses, EV charging points), investments in infrastructure (new tramway, smart transportation system), and incentives like tax exemptions and the Katowice Resident Card.
Office Market Overview:
- End of Q1 2023 stock: 725,800 sq m, with a vacancy rate of 17.1%.
- Under construction: 99,300 sq m, including major projects like Craft building (26,700 sq m) and Eco City Supply Katowice (18,000 sq m).
- Q1 2023 take-up: 19,200 sq m, split between renegotiations (8,600 sq m) and new/expansion contracts.
- Asking rents ranged from EUR 8-15 sq m/month, with service charges from PLN 14.00-28.00/sq m/month.
- Trends: Stable vacancy rates due to balanced supply and demand; opportunities for rent increases; focus on new developments in technology hubs.
HR and Labor Market Trends:
- Key IT trends in Poland: Big data, cyber attacks, digitization, and four-day working week.
- Desired IT roles: SAP consultants, Java developers, project managers.
- Promotional desires: Higher salary, responsibility, training, and public recognition are key motivators; only 14% of companies provide regular training.
- Recruitment challenges: High demand for specialized roles like IT Security Analysts and SAP consultants.