An ‘interesting cocktail’ as M25 leasing activity rises – Knight Frank

Knight Frank has reported a bounceback in occupier activity in the M25 area and M4 corridor offices during the first quarter of this year, but says take-up in the M3 region remains relatively subdued. Take-up in the M25 market was 646,517 sq ft in Q1 ... Read more

Robust investment interest in retail, despite sluggish economic outlook – Knight Frank

Although the numerous recent retail failures will push up national vacancy rates even further and put even more downward pressure on retail rental values, there is renewed interest among property investors in retail property - and aggressive bidding ... Read more

Yields on retail warehouses and prime leisure are converging – Knight Frank

Yields on retail warehouse property have been softening in a reflection of concerns about certain covenants and potential over-renting, says Knight Frank, but there is strong investment interest in good-quality leisure property, to the point where ... Read more