Cousins Properties Inc. has shared insights into its strategic position in the office real estate market through its latest investor presentation. The company highlights its focus on premier Sun Belt lifestyle office portfolios, emphasizing 100% Class A properties with an average year built of 2011. Cousins reports that its asking rents are 16% higher than pre-pandemic levels and 24% above the Class A average. The presentation outlines the company's benefit from trends such as the flight to quality and Sun Belt migration, which are driving demand for newer, highly-amenitized assets. Additionally, Cousins indicates modest lease expirations and near-term occupancy upside, alongside strategic capital allocation that has yielded significant investment opportunities. The company's balance sheet is described as primed for opportunities, with $967 million in liquidity and a low leverage ratio. You can access the full presentation through the link below.
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