Retail sector

"West End sales performance remains mixed, with strong summer figures offsetting a softening in September"

"Despite growing Budgetary concerns, pricing remains stable and transactional activity continues its growth trajectory"

"Stabilisation of occupational trends leads to improving investor interest however, consumer confidence remains fragile ahead of the Autumn Budget"

"Positive economic and political sentiment is filtering through with more stock in the market, warming up for a stronger Q4"

"Despite ongoing operational cost pressures and subdued trade during the first half of the year, improvements within the macroeconomic environment coupled with temperature rises in the UK increased garden-related spend by mid-year"