“The impressive flurry in residential buyer activity as we reached the end of the Stamp Duty holiday was mirrored by a similarly strong performance in the commercial real estate sector. “Investors were drawn to shopping centres and warehouses as retail emerged as the leading sector delivering strong returns. “While earnings growth and steady demand for commercial property point towards a promising summer, transaction processes remain plagued by time-consuming inefficiencies that risk stalling market activity at a critical moment. “The evidence is clear. Embracing digital tools to modernise current antiquated procedures will help unlock the full potential of the market.”
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