"Despite London's long established reputation as a global powerhouse and key destination for international capital, it couldn't dodge the 2022-23 market turbulence, causing a 49% investment drop."

"Investment volumes recorded across both Oxford and Cambridge softened in 2023, with volumes reaching £72 million and £143 million respectively."

"Macroeconomic volatility is back after a sustained period of relatively benign market conditions post GFC."

"As we know, the commercial investment market remains cyclical and following a number of recent macro-economic shocks, the office sector, in particular, has seen transaction volumes fall due to weaker market sentiment."

"Newcastle's commercial real estate market continues to witness a flurry of activity, with over £175m transacted in 2023 despite record lows of stock availability. "

"London's prominence as a global powerhouse isn't a novelty; it's a narrative that has endured through the ages. "

"The annual real estate gathering in Cannes, MIPIM 2024, at the start of this month painted a picture of cautious optimism. "

"2023 was a challenging year for commercial real estate However, Manchester continued to show resilience, remaining the economic and cultural capital of North England."

"Commercial real estate has faced a difficult twelve months."