Colliers International's House View of 2011

At the conclusion of what has been another challenging year for the UK property industry, Colliers International’s Research & Forecasting team reviews the current state of the market with contributions from a number of in-house sector experts. In addition, we look forward to 2012 and the anticipated trends and scenarios for UK property. We focus specifically on Central London occupation and investment, the national investment picture for core property sectors as well as specialist and consider the prospects for the wider UK economy as a whole.

West End occupier review and outlook

Guy Grantham (Director in Research & Forecasting) and David Hume (Head of Tenant Rep in our Central London team) comment.

Why the West End has been the “shining light”  Length: 2 minutes 36 seconds Will demand continue into 2012?  Length: 4 minutes 15 seconds

UK investment: Will year-end volumes disappoint?

Walter Boettcher (Director in Research & Forecasting) and Andre James (Head of National Investment) comment.

Will we match the transactional levels of 2010?  Length: 1 minute 47 seconds What’s in store for prime property?  Length: 1 minute 27 seconds Secondary pricing for 2012  Length: 1 minute 54 seconds Outlook for 2012  Length: 1 minute 44 seconds

Specialist investment: Has the secure income story changed?

Walter Boettcher (Director in Research & Forecasting) and Tim Meakes (Director in National Investment) comment.

Will specialist investment remain attractive?  Length: 2 minutes 47 seconds Outlook for 2012 – which of the specialist sectors will remain the strongest? - Length: 1 minute 46 seconds

City investment: Have the expectations at ExpoReal been realised?

Walter Boettcher (Director in Research & Forecasting) and Jonathan Baines (Director in Central London team) comment.

Have the assets that were expected to come to market back in September emerged, and what has this meant for pricing?  Length: 4 minutes 22 seconds Impact of weakening rental growth on foreign investors  Length: 3 minutes 07 seconds

A puzzling end to 2011

Walter Boettcher (Director in Research & Forecasting) comments.

Will we match the transactional levels of 2010?  Length: 2 minutes 46 seconds