Recommendation 60

An analysis by Estates Gazette of properties on 22 British high streets found that just 5.3 per cent of retail and leisure units were owned by their current occupiers. 118 Real Estate Investment Trusts and property companies are the largest landlords on the high street, with overseas owners and UK-based institutions such as pension funds also holding significant amounts of property. 119 Individuals and local authorities also act as landlords on the high street.