"Christmas trading was strong for the majority of retailers, but the December retail sales data highlighted that prices have started to rise in the UK"

"2016 saw a series of bumper deals, with annual take-up in the Bristol city centre market exceeding the level recorded during 2015"

"2016 sees the highest amount of take-up recorded"

"With take-up increasing dramatically and supply falling further, combined with continued robust demand, we expect further upward pressure on rents into 2017"

"The East Midlands remains a key location to take new warehouse space as 2016 take-up levels demonstrate, however, with just 272,494 sq ft due for delivery, Grade A supply issues could emerge into 2017"

"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"