The DLR federation has established a rental cost index representative of the sector. In the second quarter of 2024, this index rose by +5.29%, over a 12-month rolling period. This growth is due to the rise in business lending rates, with financial expenses up by more than 40.4%; depreciation and amortization up by 4.8%; personnel expenses up by 3.6%; and commercial rents up by 4.9%. The other expense components, which are less representative, have a relatively minor impact on the increase in the index. However, it is worth noting the fall in energy and commercial diesel costs.
