"Investors have maintained a defensive strategy as they search for well-let assets with strong covenants on long leases."

"The key challenge for anyone wanting to buy a pub this year will be finding available premises."

"Secondary office buildings are being converted into educational institutions in this Northern city."

"After an eventful 2016, the motto for this year is ‘expect the unexpected’."

"Investors are confident that London will retain its status as a leading global financial centre."

"The answer is UK commercial real estate, which saw £1,431 million worth of Middle Eastern investment this year."