"Investment volumes continued to trend upwards in Q2, driven by greater consumer confidence and falling interest rates"

"Base rate falls will see consumer sentiment improve, which in turn will aid retail sales volumes"

"Take-up remains muted compared to the pandemic period, but is close to its pre-pandemic average"

"The investment market appears to be thawing"

"Is a switch to more accommodative monetary policy imminent, or will geopolitical events delay cuts?"

"There are signs of momentum building in the investment market"