Author: Neil Rapson

Christmas came early in Scotland – qualification for the 2026 World Cup was a special gift and the manner of the victory against Denmark sent sales of Tennents Lager through the roof…

The investment market has not had quite the same buzz this year, but several larger deals have completed in the final quarter, which has made the year-end position look healthier and ahead of the 5-year average.

Oasis isn’t the only comeback story of 2025. Perhaps not as high profile (or as eagerly awaited) but the prime city centre retail/leisure sectors in Glasgow and Edinburgh are seeing renewed investor appetite. A combination of attractive entry yields, reasonably robust tenant demand and rental growth are all combining to make the investment rationale more compelling.

Consistency of performance can be the most powerful differentiator of all…!

A quote most often used in a sporting context but one that can be just as relevant in the world of real estate. With so much uncertainty and volatility in recent times, investors are constantly looking for sectors that are delivering consistent performance.