Retail property investment rises sharply as base rate declines

Retail investment bounces back as Bank Rate cut again

The latest insights from the UK’s number one commercial property website Rightmove, reveals a bounce back in demand to invest in the retail sector. Demand to invest in the retail property sector is up by 35% compared with the same three-month period last year and is measured by enquiries to commercial agents about listings on Rightmove. High-street retail investment demand, which makes up a large proportion of the retail sector, is up by 56% com…

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Retail property investment rises sharply as base rate declines

Retail investment demand bounced back in the last quarter after the Bank of England cut interest rates for the second time this year, research from Rightmove found. Demand to invest in the retail sector was up by 35% compared to the same three-month period last year, based on enquiries to commercial agents.  High-street retail investment demand was up by 56%, the highest level since 2021.  This marked a turnaround from a year ago, when demand fo…