UK commercial development activity declined in August at the sharpest rate in 14 months, according to data compiled by property adviser Savills. The decline reflects a further steep fall in public sector development, alongside a decrease in private-sector activity for the first time since July 2009. Almost 28% of commercial developers reported an overall fall in activity during August, compared to around 15% that signalled a rise.
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