Retail investment

"In the face of subdued sales performance, vacancy continued to contract over Q1 2024, with the prime West End reporting double-digit year-on-year rental growth of 11.7%"

"Despite easing inflationary pressure positively impacting the direction of consumer confidence, spend growth remains varied by sector whilst anticipation of a recovery is leading to a hiatus in investment activity"

"The market remains in a period of stasis, but opportunities are emerging. ‘Rest of UK offices’ look interesting based upon the yield gap to Central London offices"

"Australian retail investment activity surpassed expectations in the final quarter of 2023, setting the stage for a brighter 2024, as rate cuts come into view."

"Although investor confidence has been on the back foot for a number of months, the occupational fundamentals for prime commercial stock remain positive"

"Positive year-end metrics and the improving macroeconomic outlook bode well for 2024"

"Improving consumer fortunes suggests a turning point in occupational performance, so will 2024 be the last chance for a prime bargain in the investment market?"

"Which markets are set to outperform this year? "

"As we head into 2024, Savills retail and leisure team ponder the key growth sectors to watch out for in the year ahead"