In recent quarters, Central London office vacancy rates have edged higher and the amount of space under construction and set for completion over 2012-13 has risen. This is despite the lack of pre-lets. Meanwhile, the economy is back in recession. As such, we see no reason to alter our non-consensus view that, in 2013 and 2014, City and West End office rental values will drop by 5% per year.
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