According to the Build & Live Development research, in 2006 and in January-March 2007, only 60 thousand square meters of merchant space were commissioned. The vacancies in trade centers made up not more than 3 pct. In 2007, the growth of 480 thousand square meters is expected. Though, there’re no guarantees that the declared trade centers will be commissioned.

Build & Live Development experts are sure that the merchant space market is growing and for the next few years the high-class spaces construction will go up. In 2007, the vacant spaces will make not more than 5 pct. At the same time, in 2007, a treble increase of trade centers is expected that must cover twice more space than before (to 700,000 square meters).

The source: Rynok.biz