Despite the relentless news items reminding us of the uncertainty in the economy and the property market, Owen Shipp has seen a gradual improvement in activity in the commercial property market.
The Guildford retail market remains quite strong. Although some retailers have suffered, there always seems to be another business prepared to move in and take advantage of this strong retail location. There are seldom many shops to let in Guildford High Street or in the good secondary locations. The towns and villages around Guildford have not all fared quite so well and some of the less attractive towns in Surrey have a relatively high a proportion of empty shops to let.
