Tenant demand still strong - Paragon

Looking ahead, four in 10 landlords predict tenant demand will be above current levels in 12 months' time, while a similar number (41%) believe current levels will be unchanged in a year's time. The firm highlights this high level is reflected in low void periods, which stood at 2.75 weeks a year in the fourth quarter. Paragon notes void periods have generally been in decline since the third quarter of 2006 when they peaked at 3.1 weeks a year. The survey also suggests the average number of properties per portfolio increased to 13.2 from 12.1 in the third quarter. "There are opportuni...