"The consumer economy will continue to improve throughout the year."

"We expect to see more investor demand in secondary assets as the occupational story improves."

"The occupier market is looking increasingly robust, with falling vacancy rates and strong tenant demand emerging across the UK."

"Mattressman transition from an online only offer to a multichannel strategy involving a store portfolio."

"To ensure continued housing delivery, we need more planning consents where need is highest and where it is possible to sell homes most quickly."

"Private housebuilders can potentially start 150,000 new homes in England by 2020 if barriers to expansion are removed."

"While volume housebuilders will continue to deliver the bulk of new housing, other developers are set to play a larger part."

"More sites for residential development are needed in markets with high demand."