The impact of retailers’ store selection criteria on the estimation of retail rents Available to Purchase

Examines retailers’ evaluation of micro‐scale property selection criteria with particular attention to the impact of locational, physical and lease term factors. Highlights the relationship between retail function, store selection and rental value. Survey analysis identifies significant variation by retailing function across a range of factors pertinent to the valuation of shop premises. Concludes that retail function ought to be considered in any assessment of retail rental values using the comparative method.