Nursery World - Editor’s view - Buffeted by change

As the big nursery groups continue to expand, there could be a danger that some areas of the country will see provision shrink

Karen Faux

While Storm Eunice may have blown itself out the sector is continuing to experience a high-speed wind of change. Nursery sales and acquisitions have reached a peak of activity in the last year, with transactions hitting a record breaking £500m-plus, according to property company Redwoods Dowling Kerr.

Meanwhile Christie & Co predicts a two tier market emerging in 2022 – which suggests that high value sales will be sustained for quality businesses in the right areas while the predicted growth in ‘distressed’ sales will compound local disparities in provision. Those who are struggling due to a reliance on (under) funded places or a recent downgrade by Ofsted will face an uncertain future.

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