"The continued resurgence of the automotive sector in the West Midlands is having knock on effects in the supply chain resulting in a more diverse occupier base compared to other UK regions"

"We are yet to see the next wave of new speculative development to the region. With just over 1m sq ft of speculative Grade A space left a severe shortage of new space will shortly be upon us"

"Given the recent proportions of take-up in larger size ranges there remains the case for larger units to be speculatively developed in the Yorkshire and Humber region"

"With record levels of take-up and record low levels of supply there remains capacity for increased levels of speculative development across all markets in the South West"

"For the third year running we have seen above average take-up in the market. The East of England offers occupiers a cost effective distribution location, close to major arterial roads and the East Coast ports"

"For the last two years, overseas investors have accounted for just 20% of the market. Given the consistent strength of the occupational market, and the current situation regarding the value of sterling, we expect this proportion to increase"

"Build costs and programme delivery time scales have had an upward pressure throughout 2016"

"The development land market has returned to more normal conditions at the end of 2016"

"The PLC housebuilders have been buying more land in the last quarter of 2016"