Retail investment

"The retail sector is looking to be the most resilient of all real estate asset classes this year"

"West End occupational markets remain buoyant in the face of economic headwinds, although outlook for early 2023 remains cautious"

"Many households have begun to cut back on discretionary spend in line with the cost of living squeeze, although opportunities remain for some subsectors in the lead-up to the festive period"

"We anticipate the end-year volume to range between €275bn and €280bn. Sheds and Beds will remain the preferred asset classes as in both sectors, a structural supply and demand imbalance is favouring rental growth"

"UK retail yields start to rise in the face of economic concerns"

"Preliminary results suggest that the total investment volume for Q2 will reach slightly less than €60bn"

"With a consumer recession ahead and retailers’ costs also rising, external headwinds may temper occupational performance going forward"

"Consumer spending is facing a dramatic challenge, and retailers' costs are also rising. Will this short-term shock be enough to derail investors' rising enthusiasm for retail assets?"

"Retail yield compression broadens"

"Ongoing headwinds dampen consumer confidence"