■ We expect to see rental growth in all but one of the key regional cities in 2016, with the biggest year-on-year rental growth in Cardiff and Birmingham in 2016 with 9% & 8% respectively.
■ We do not expect vacancy rates to rise significantly, as the heightened risk-aversion amongst developers, funders and lenders will lead to a reduction in development and refurbishment commencements in 2018 and beyond.
■ Proportionally, more is being invested in office markets outside London. The market outside London accounted for a 30% share as at the end of July 2016 (long-term average is 23%) as investors seek higher yields outside the capital.
