News & Insights
Latest updates & expert insight
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Renters’ Rights Act 2025 becomes law
With the changes coming into effect on 1st May, it marks a pivotal moment in the regulation of the private rented sector. Read more -
Leasehold Reform | Government wins landmark case
The Government has successfully defended a legal challenge brought by six major freeholders, but while this ruling is an important next step in the leasehold reform journey, it is not the end. Read more -
Autumn Budget and Draft 2026 Rating List
Business Rates are changing - here’s what you need to know before April 2026 Read more -
A Brief Look at UK Real Estate – Signs of Stability
After a prolonged period of volatility, the UK real estate market is showing signs of stabilisation. Read more -
RICS Valuer Rotation Policy – What you need to know
RICS has introduced new valuer rotation rules to strengthen independence in regulated valuations. Learn what’s changing and how to prepare. Read more -
How Small Investors can stay Competitve in Shifting Office Market
The UK office market is undergoing a clear transformation. As occupiers become more discerning, the demand for high-quality, flexible workspace is surging. But for small and mid-sized landlords, the question is no longer if change is needed, but how to respond strategically. Read more -
Time’s up for London’s obsolete offices – What’s next for Grade C?
All office buildings have a finite lifespan, and for London’s Grade C stock, the clock may have run out, but with the right strategy, advice and vision, the outlook could be prosperous. Read more -
The Flex Office Sweet Spot? All Signs Point to Midtown
Is Midtown becoming the go-to location for flexible office providers? This central London district is thriving, and not just because it’s the bridge between the City and the West End. Read more -
The Flight to Quality or Value: A Tactical Approach to Office Occupation
While the “flight to quality” has dominated headlines, certain pressures are prompting a growing number of occupiers to take a more tactical approach. Read more -
Get to know upcoming changes to the Business Rates Multiplier
One of the most important components of your business rates bill is the multiplier, and with the upcoming 2026 Rating Revaluation, the system is set to change. Read more -
Speeding up housing delivery, or more roadblocks for the development industry?
With the Government issuing the "Speeding Up Build Up" Working Paper, designed to speed up house building, our experts give a holistic overview of the paper itself as well as their individual view on its potential success. Read more -
Empty Rates Mitigation and Principled
On 15th May, a new ruling was made in the High Court which had major implications for business rates in the UK. Read more -
Retrofit in Planning: From Politics to Policy Framework
Daniel Watney’s UKREiiF 2025 panel explored how planning reform and carbon-focused policies can make retrofit mainstream while balancing redevelopment. Read more -
New Chancellor’s Proposed Planning Reforms
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has today made the new Labour Government’s first big policy statement Read more -
An insight into what the Labour Manifesto means for Planning in the UK
An insight into what the Labour Manifesto means for Planning in the UK As the Read more -
Putting the Heart Back into Town and City Centres
The changing face of town and city centres up and down the country has long Read more
