The data on shop sales in 2023 highlighted an increase in trades which went from 38,863 to 40,625, the only property type to have recorded a positive trend. This is thanks, in particular, to the purchase for investment on these types both in transition and non-transition.
The purposes of purchasing commercial premises
“In 2023 – states Fabiana Megliola, head of the Tecnocasa group research office – 52.6% of purchases of commercial premises carried out through the Tecnocasa group agencies had this purpose. Also driving the decrease in prices over the last ten years: – 27.2% on passageways and – 31.4% on non-passageways. Also in the second part of 2023, a fair interest in commercial properties present in tourist cities and in areas subject to redevelopment and strengthening of transport networks is confirmed”.
The returns: Palermo in fourth place with 10.8%
“Whoever buys a shop – continues Megliola – we know, however, that they carry out the operation only if the gross annual returns reach at least 9%, but more and more often they ask for higher returns, especially as the vacancy risk increases (percentage of properties not occupied/leased among those offered for sale/lease). Only those who invest in the top areas ask for lower returns. In addition to the positioning of the property, we also look at the “solidity” of the activity that will be carried out within the property. The highest returns are recorded in Naples where, according to our network, investment purchases are increasing sharply.”
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