The retail sector of the property market is faced with the challenge of evolving as quickly as the shift to e-commerce.

Weakening demand and increasing costs has pushed many retailers to close stores and rationalise their estates.

We work for owners, occupiers, investors, and funders, providing technical due diligence, dilapidations, and project management. We pride ourselves on both the quality and speed of our service and are acutely aware of the need to minimise void periods for our landlord clients and get the wheels of business turning for our tenant clients.

Within the retail sector, we have provided services for the following industries asset types;

  • Shopping centres
  • Retail parks
  • High-street shops
  • Car parks
  • Pop-up shops
  • Education

The rapid rise of e-commerce over the past decade has significantly disrupted the brick-and-mortar retail market. While in-person product sampling remains a key part of many retailers’ strategies, there has been a fundamental shift in space requirements. Retailers are increasingly opting for a curated selection of stock rather than displaying their full range, leading to a need to streamline their physical estates. Meanwhile, retail property owners face the challenge of repurposing surplus space in ways that complement retail, driving a growing trend toward converting retail properties into hospitality, leisure, or residential uses.

Daniel Leaf – Director