The company saw a 27 per cent decrease in the number of day nurseries sold in 2023, compared with 2022.
However, Christie & Co said it remains ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the continued demand for high-quality settings across the country.
Its Business Outlook 2024 report reflects on the themes, activity and challenges of 2023 and forecasts what 2024 might bring for the day nurseries sector.
While the demand for high-quality nursery settings nationwide, from single assets to larger groups, remained strong in 2023, Christie & Co said there is little doubt some of the challenges connected to the sector and the wider economy have impacted the market.
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