"Retailer performance has varied by sector over the last 12 months; however, as austerity begins to ease, some operators are beginning to point to a more positive outlook"

"A lack of stock has led to a thin first quarter for transaction volumes; however, pricing hardened regardless, highlighting a gradual improvement in investor sentiment and growing confidence in returns for schemes both in the South East and increasingly further afield"

"Base rate falls will see consumer sentiment improve, which in turn will aid retail sales volumes"

"Take-up remains muted compared to the pandemic period, but is close to its pre-pandemic average"

"The investment market appears to be thawing"