Darkstores are establishments that are used exclusively for the preparation of online orders and home deliveries, very similar to supermarkets and warehouses but are not open to the general public and are an essential part of the supply chain in the digital and technological era. online commerce.

The pandemic accelerated the adoption of this type of establishments since they significantly reduce logistics costs, delivery times, manage inventory and optimize customer service.

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Little by little they have been transforming the real estate market after their adoption and were even a lifeboat for many office owners who stopped receiving income after a forced confinement.

Data collected by Safe Toc established that, during the pandemic, 3 out of 5 commercial property owners preferred to change the direction of their business instead of having these empty spaces, including the incorporation of darkstores.

For decades, the key measurement for determining the value of a property has been the square meter; However, in recent years, a new perspective has emerged that is revolutionizing the way we evaluate real estate, especially in the darkstore space.

In darkstores, space is a critical resource. Warehousing and order picking efficiency is essential to meet the growing demand for online deliveries. Therefore, calculating the available cubic meters has become crucial to make the most of the available space. Darkstores go hand in hand with nearshoring strategies, since a strategic and central location is essential to fully comply with the distribution of all products.

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The trend of occupying the height of buildings is increasingly used to respond to the high demand for space in large cities. However, the fact that they are not spaces with public attention allows us to break design, distribution or aesthetic rules to give preference to the occupation of every possible millimeter.

Now, as long as they meet an adequate height, regardless of the footage, they can be perfect for this purpose.

The constant increase in land costs in desirable locations is leading us to value properties by their cubic meters, creating new opportunities for the owners of these businesses. This will continue not only in the dark store sector, but also in other sectors of the real estate market. Measuring in cubic meters could be the answer to the growing need to make the most of the expensive land available and meet the changing demands of the constantly evolving property markets.

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