In the depths of the recession, investors stayed well clear of commercial property, residential property appearing to be much more of a safer avenue to go down.  It is well noted that when an economy is in terrible straits, the commercial sector of property will obviously suffer the most, being that it relies on the buoyant business sector for acquisitions. This sudden drop in interest even led to many fund managers imposing penalties and delays to those who wished to take their cash out quickly of any commercial related deals.