"Improving consumer fortunes suggests a turning point in occupational performance, so will 2024 be the last chance for a prime bargain in the investment market?"

"December’s Christmas trading results give insight into how different sectors are performing in the current economic climate"

"A more diverse buyer pool is starting to emerge as the price shift of the last 12 months is delivering price discovery and interest from new investors"

"Retailer Christmas trading statements revealed an encouragingly positive festive period on the whole, although the outlook for 2023 remains cautious"

"Consumer confidence remains suppressed with the second national lockdown underway ahead of the Christmas period"