All locations in the Essex market saw prime rents increase over the first three months of 2025, with the strongest growth being seen in the Braintree and Basildon markets where values were up by 11.5% to £14.50 per sq ft and 7.1% to £15.00 per sq ft respectively.  Thurrock continues to be the location attracting the highest rent at £17.00 per sq ft.  Secondary rents continued to advance, rising by 7.8% over the past six months, with the strongest increases being seen in Braintree.  Owner occupier capital values followed this trend with the rises being primarily driven by the increases in rental values.  Yields largely remained unchanged.