Retail development

"Shopping centre activity strengthens, with high‑street investment led by timing rather than sentiment."

"Consumer resilience remains strong, key performance indicators are steadily improving, and investment momentum is projected to continue into 2026."

"Cautious consumer spending sees UK retail sales remain subdued in October 2025, but historically, this has proven to be a prelude to elevated demand during Black Friday and the festive trading season"

"Core fundamentals of the occupational market continue to hold steady, despite domestic and international economic challenges. Shopping centre investment volumes showed a partial recovery in Q2, with the pipeline of high-quality assets coming to market looking strong."

"Occupational market fundamentals remain stable despite domestic and global economic headwinds, which see shopping centre investment pause for thought"

"With inflation on a downward trajectory and interest rates improving, a positive year of trading is expected across the shopping centre and high street markets"

"Cost of living improvements sees growth in both consumer confidence and retail performance, stimulating a recovery in investment volumes"

"Despite tightening consumer finances impacting retail sales in 2023, economic headwinds are forecast to ease in 2024"