Demand for light industrial premises in the Moscow region collapsed in Q1 2026 — depending on the calculation methodology, the decline compared to the same period last year amounted to between 65% and 83%. The reasons are high interest rates on loans, companies' reorientation toward leasing, and a general slowdown in investment activity. According to consulting company Bright Rich|Corfac International, as reported by Vedomosti, over the first three months of 2026, 6,455 sq.