What are the different types of industrial real estate?

There are broadly five kinds of industrial real estate:

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1. Distribution centres

Specialised hubs that deals with the storage and shipping of goods.

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2. Cold storage facilities

Temperature controlled, refrigerated facilities for food or other perishable supplies.

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3. Transport logistics

Where all activities relating to transport, logistics and the distribution of goods are carried out.

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4. Manufacturing

Facilities where the primary purpose is the manufacture or processing of goods or materials.

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5. Data centres

Centralised facilities that house an organisation’s computing operations and equipment for the purposes of storing, processing and disseminating data and applications. Often known as cloud storage.

Is location an important factor in industrial real estate investing?

Learn more about the golden rule when it comes to property, of ‘Location, location, location’.

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