The fact that employment began to rise again in the final stages of 2011 may be less positive for the occupier demand outlook than it appears at first sight. Driven entirely by part-time jobs, the rise in employment is almost certainly further evidence of the fragility of business confidence and thus a sign that commercial property lettings activity is set to remain weak for some time yet.
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