Scotland

"2017 marked a strong year in both the Scottish office occupational and investment markets with positive sentiment being carried into 2018"

"Last year Scotland experienced encouraging take-up which has tightened supply to an all-time low. With no sign of speculative development we will continue to rely heavily on the Build-to- Suit market to satisfy occupational demand"

"The market is looking brighter, with values stabilising and transactions recovering"

"Market confidence has increased in Angus, Dundee and Moray"

"The market is showing signs of improvement, with renewed interest from outside Aberdeen"

"Scottish estates are proving robust as owners and managers adapt to the changing face of the rural sector by appraising tenancies and diversifying sources of income"

"While proactive management of property assets will help reduce risk, rural estates need to evolve. Developing new income streams is essential"