Warehouse and industrial space in Upper Franconia – room for growth, logistics and production
Demand for warehouse, logistics and industrial space in Upper Franconia (Oberfranken) has been growing steadily for years. Globalisation, e-commerce, relocation of production, energy-efficiency requirements and new mobility concepts have fundamentally changed what is expected of locations, halls and infrastructure. FrankenImmo supports you in searching for, marketing or developing industrial property – with expertise, foresight and maximum delivery strength.
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- Why Upper Franconia? A region with potential
- What we do for owners
- For buyers and tenants – our all-round service
- Examples from practice
- What makes us special
- Achieving more together – your industrial space with a future
- What makes a good hall
- Contaminated land and fire protection
- Worked example: logistics hall near Hof
Key points at a glance
- Warehouse and logistics space is in demand along the A9, A72 and A93 motorways in Upper Franconia.
- Value drivers are motorway proximity, hall height, doors, floor load and outdoor space.
- Production space is valuable if it is also suitable for other users.
- Contaminated land and fire protection must be checked before any purchase.
- We broker halls for sale, for rent and as sale-and-lease-back.
Why Upper Franconia? A region with potential
Upper Franconia lies at the centre of Europe, with excellent motorway connections (A9, A70, A93), rail links and proximity to the Czech Republic. The region offers low-cost space, a well-trained workforce and a mid-sized industrial landscape that promotes innovation and sustainability.
Market data and trends 2024:
- Average hall rent: €3.80–5.50/m² (depending on specification)
- Purchase prices for existing properties: €650–1,200/m²
- Vacancy rate for modern space: below 4%
- Funding programmes including via Invest in Bavaria
What we do for owners
- Valuation based on technical and economic factors
- Location analysis and market positioning
- Exposé with aerial photos, layouts and potential analyses
- Target-group marketing via industry portals and networks
- Contacts to investors, developers and regional economic development agencies
For buyers and tenants – our all-round service
- Checking load capacities, delivery access, utilities and energy efficiency
- Support with conversion and extension (e.g. cooling, crane systems, photovoltaics)
- Contract negotiations tailored to operational requirements
- Brokerage of commercial plots with building rights or development potential
Examples from practice
- Sale of a 5,000 m² logistics centre near Hof
- Letting of a modern 2,400 m² production hall in Kulmbach
- Site development with an industrial company in Selb (plot + hall)
- Planning of a business park with units from 600 m² in Marktredwitz
What makes us special
- Technical and economic valuation expertise
- Regional market knowledge down to local level
- Experience with municipalities, funding bodies and permit authorities
- Creative concepts for change of use and expansion of space
- Network of logistics firms, mid-sized companies, investors and developers
Achieving more together – your industrial space with a future
Whether you want to sell, let, buy or build – FrankenImmo is at your side. We don't just understand halls – we understand processes, workflows and economic structures. Our goal is not merely to broker space, but to enable value creation.
Contact us – for logistics with logic, industry with substance and property with potential.
What makes a good hall
| Criterion | Logistics | Production |
|---|---|---|
| Hall height | 8–12 m for high-bay racking | depends on machinery |
| Doors | loading-dock doors and ground-level doors | ground-level access |
| Floor load | high, for forklifts and racking | depends on machinery |
| Outdoor space | HGV manoeuvring area, parking | deliveries, storage area |
| Connections | a few minutes to the motorway | skilled workers and suppliers |
| Technical equipment | sprinklers, lighting, heating | power supply, crane, compressed air |
Contaminated land and fire protection
Former industrial sites may have soil contamination. A query to the contaminated-sites register (Altlastenkataster) at the district office (Landratsamt) and, if necessary, a soil survey are part of the due diligence. Equally important: does the fire protection match the current use? A change of use may require a new fire protection concept.
Worked example: logistics hall near Hof
A hall of 2,400 m², 10 m high, four loading-dock doors, let at €4.80/m². Annual rent €138,240. With a market-standard net initial yield of 7% and around 10% non-recoverable costs, this results in a value of approximately €1.75 to 1.8 million – depending on the tenant and the remaining lease term. More under Valuing a commercial property and Sale-and-lease-back.
Frequently asked questions
Are there still available commercial plots in Upper Franconia?
Yes, many municipalities have business parks with free plots, especially along the motorways. Prices are usually well below residential building land. We help with the search and with coordination with the economic development agency.
Can halls also be rented at short notice?
Short-term rentals are rare and more expensive. Leases over several years are the norm, because tenants and landlords invest in fit-out.
What is your property worth today?
A market-based valuation using real comparable sales from Upper Franconia – free, without obligation, usually within 48 hours.
- One personal contact for all of Upper Franconia
- Reply usually within 24 hours