Why invest in parking?
A scarce asset, growing demand, predictable income. Discover why the largest investment funds are betting on parking.
Car growth is not stopping
Despite discussions about soft mobility, the European vehicle fleet continues to grow. In the UK, there are now 33 million vehicles, up from 27 million 20 years ago.
- +1.5% per year additional vehicles in Europe
- Electric vehicles: need for parking with charging stations
- Suburbanisation: households move out but keep their car
Evolution of vehicle fleet in UK
Source: DVLA, Department for Transport
Removal of surface spaces
Municipal policy 2020-2026
Organised scarcity of spaces
Major European cities are massively removing street parking: cycle lanes, terraces, greening. This policy creates artificial scarcity that increases the value of underground car parks.
- -30% street spaces in city centres by 2030
- Rate increase: +15% on average over 3 years
- Shift to underground: record occupancy rates
Exceptionally stable income
Unlike residential or commercial property, parking income is remarkably predictable. Leases are long, operators are solid, and demand is constant.
Comparison of default rates
An ultra-resilient asset
Parking spaces have weathered all crises without losing value. During COVID, while offices and shops suffered, residential parking maintained its income.
2008 Crisis
Parking lost only 5% in value compared to -30% for commercial property.
COVID-19
Maintained 95% of income thanks to residential subscriptions and essential parking.
Inflation 2022-24
CPI indexation of rents: income automatically follows inflation.
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