Rather than the direct measures announced (e.g. REIT changes), the more relevant aspect of the Autumn Statement for the commercial property sector was probably the confirmation that a strong economic recovery remains some way off. As such, broad-based rental growth is not imminent. Even so, the economy should be expanding enough to allow nominal rents at least to find a floor in 2013.
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