Take a walk to the local high street. Compared to a few years ago, they may notice many more “To Let” signs in empty shop windows.
It comes as no surprise given the number of shocks to the economic system over the last five years, ranging from COVID-19 to international conflicts, all of which have led to various consequences, such as energy price hikes, interest rate increases, and a general shift in many people's work patterns and consumer behaviour.
