"The UK multi-let leisure investment market sees year-on-year growth for the first time in a decade, suggesting the market has rebounded off the bottom."

"The competitive socialising sector has expanded at an unprecedented pace over the past five years. While further growth is expected, it is important to assess how much latent demand remains to avoid the saturation already experienced in other leisure markets."

"As consumers continue to prioritise convenience, flexibility and affordability, the UK fitness industry is well positioned for further growth."

"Where the canals powered the region’s industrial might through the 18th century, today a new transport revolution is taking place. HS2 is the most high-profile aspect of this, but there is an abundance of opportunity across the West Midlands which is being facilitated by other transport improvements. "

"Better transport links into Birmingham city centre and between the urban centres of the West Midlands will fuel the demand for commercial space in the CBD, but will also facilitate development for multiple uses outside the centre around these new transport nodes."