[Fukuoka Edition] Latest Office Market Report Announced: Office Vacancy Rate Declines for 6 Consecutive Months

Sanko Estate Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Shojiro Fukushima) announces the "Office Market April 2026 Fukuoka" report, which summarizes the Fukuoka City office leasing situation for March 2026 (vacancy rate & current vacant area: all sizes, asking rent & asking area: all sizes, vacancy rate by size, major area *1 vacancy rate: all sizes) and market data for large-scale buildings in Japan's six major cities (Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka).

*1: Major areas = Fukuoka City Tenjin area, Ekimae area, Gofukumachi area

*Survey period: As of end of March 2026 and as of December 31 each year

Branch Manager's Perspective

In March, the large-scale building "Nishinihon City Building" in the Hakata Ekimae area was completed with a high pre-leasing rate. Boasting an excellent location directly connected to Hakata Station via an underground passage, it is absorbing a wide range of demand. The large-scale building "Tenjin Business Center II," scheduled for completion in June, is also attracting significant attention. Inquiries are also gathering for buildings under construction scheduled for completion next year and beyond, indicating continued strong demand for new buildings. (Ryuji Nakamura, Fukuoka Branch Manager)

Fukuoka City All-Size Building Vacancy Rate & Potential Vacancy Rate

Vacancy Rate Declines for 6 Consecutive Months, "Medium-sized" Sees a Significant 0.5 Point Drop

The vacancy rate was 3.59%, a decrease of 0.09 points from the previous month, marking a decline for six consecutive months. In addition to the completion of new buildings with high pre-leasing rates, the absorption of vacancies in existing buildings progressed due to relocations from company-owned buildings and new office openings. By size, "medium-sized" buildings saw a significant decrease of 0.5 points from the previous month. The potential vacancy rate remained flat from the previous month at 5.43%.

As available floor space matching desired conditions is limited, some tenants planning to relocate are observed to be waiting for secondary vacancies from tenants moving into new buildings, or taking a wait-and-see approach.

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