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Commentary on the impact of new Residential Investment Framework (RIF) policy on UK housing market and investment dynamics.
Analysis of UK autumn budget policy impacts on the real estate sector.
Research examining obstacles to solar photovoltaic installation and adoption within logistics properties and the commercial real estate sector.

Research examining the conversion of obsolete commercial space into self-storage facilities as a value creation strategy.

Savills Research Director Frances McDonald examines how top-end home buyers and sellers are reacting to recent global events, noting that early-year momentum has been tempered by renewed caution.

Commentary on the UK's Residential Investment Fund (RIF) mechanism as a vehicle for directing capital into affordable housing development and investment.

Houston's oil-and-gas industry has built an ecosystem that extends beyond energy. For proof of that, look no further than Bristol Myers Squibb's new pharmaceutical plant. The post How Houston’s Biggest Industry Created Opportunities for Another appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .

Knight Frank examines the capital requirements and investment dynamics supporting UK life sciences innovation beyond real estate considerations.

Knight Frank guidance on how the 2026 business rates revaluation will affect office tenants and occupiers in the UK.

Knight Frank examines how artificial intelligence and data analytics are reshaping occupier strategies and workplace real estate decision-making processes.

Analysis of how the 2026 UK business rates revaluation affects data centre valuations and operating costs.

Knight Frank analysis of the 2026 UK business rates revaluation and its implications for industrial and logistics occupiers.

Knight Frank analyzes leading economic indicators to assess market resilience and identify emerging risks.

Investor appetite for Manchester real estate is growing as the city offers capital-city characteristics at more competitive valuations than established European hubs.

Analysis of evolving Chinese occupier demand in logistics, localisation trends, and implications for UK logistics market occupiers and space availability.

A little over a year since opening its doors for the first time, Stockroom has welcomed more than a million visitors and contributed to a 15% rise in footfall at the council-owned Merseyway Shopping Centre. The post IN FOCUS | Stockport’s solution to high street decline and improved council services appeared first…

Schroders examines the strategic considerations for investors evaluating single-asset versus multi-asset continuation investment structures.

A guide exploring how UK local government pension scheme funds approach manager selection and implementation strategy in impact-focused real estate investing.

BNP Paribas Real Estate explores the intersection of human psychology and sustainability in real estate, examining behavioral drivers behind sustainable practices adoption.

Caitriona Jordan, associate director for retrofit and energy efficiency at BE-ST, shares practical lessons in quality and training that have emerged from Tier 1 contractors working on large and complex Passivhaus projects in Scotland WITH the next consultation on the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent due to be…

Analysis of the policy implications and market impact of banning upwards-only rent review clauses on commercial office space.

Knight Frank analysis examining leading economic indicators, inflation trends, office market recovery, and the UK's composite misery index.

Knight Frank examines how Bank of England monetary policy divergence affects real estate market recovery prospects and investor sentiment.

Schroders Capital's monthly commentary on UK real estate market conditions, trends, and outlook for July 2026.

Schroders Capital provides institutional commentary on European real estate market conditions and trends for July 2026.

Knight Frank examines the implications of UK government policy changes under new Prime Minister leadership for artificial intelligence adoption and commercial real estate markets.

LARGE-scale regeneration schemes risk creating a sense of ‘cultural displacement’ among older residents, a University of Manchester report has warned. The report’s authors said that regeneration must do more than build new homes and infrastructure, with investment also needed in community centres, faith spaces,…
Explores how strategic branding initiatives can enhance the competitiveness of secondary office markets and properties.

Analysis of scale dynamics and strategic considerations for residential investment funds operating across European markets.

Allsop argues that commercial property, despite underperformance versus equities in recent years, offers attractive risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification benefits, particularly in resilient sectors like prime logistics and student housing.

The Mayor’s draft London Plan marks a notable shift in... Read more The post The Draft London Plan – 10 Strategic Signals for Investors, Developers and Landowners appeared first on Montagu Evans .

Expect rising rents, an increase in take-up, and growing investor appetite as Prime Minister Andy Burnham transforms the city into the country’s second seat of power. The post What impact will No10 North have on the Manchester office market? appeared first on Place North West .

Knight Frank examines strategic approaches to retail investment, emphasizing defensive positioning in the sector.

Schroders Capital explores recapitalisation strategies beyond their traditional liquidity function in real estate capital structures.

Schroders Capital examines the role of real estate in income-focused investment strategies amid inflationary market conditions.

Schroders Capital examines the financing landscape between pure green and conventional investments, exploring transition finance mechanisms and their role in capital markets.
Analysis of policy implications and market effects following the government's ban on upwards-only rent review clauses in commercial leases.

Early evidence shows Grosvenor Hart Homes' integrated social housing and specialist support model achieving improved outcomes while reducing costs and local government budget pressure.
This is a viewpoint commentary published by Avison Young in November 2019 providing an update on the assessed short-term impact of Brexit on UK real estate markets, covering the office and industrial sectors.
Institutional Real Estate examines how investors in the United Kingdom are adopting specialized, niche investment strategies to rebalance and recalibrate their real estate portfolios.

An analysis of institutional capital's renewed focus on single-family residential housing in the United Kingdom market.

Analysis of how rising European defence budgets are reshaping commercial real estate demand, supply chains, and regional investment patterns across the continent.

An exploration of retrofit strategies as a potential approach to address supply constraints and meet occupier demand in the London real estate market.
UK Commercial Property Update

My take: Europe's industrial resurgence is fuelling a real estate shift.

For local residents and the millions of people who travel through one of London's busiest transport hubs each year, former department store Arding & Hobbs is a local landmark. Once synonymous with shopping in south London, the Grade II-listed building...

Article examining methane-powered solutions as a potential approach to address data centre capacity constraints in the United Kingdom.
A roundtable discussion exploring the future trajectory of office real estate and workplace trends amid the shift to hybrid work models.

“Manchester-ism” has become the word of the moment when it comes to political discourse, but could it also be the watchword for housing growth and investment, asks Ben Beadle of the National Residential Landlords Association. The post Manchester: A beeline for housing growth appeared first on Place North West .

Analysis of updated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) requirements for commercial properties, including changes to EPC B targets and milestone adjustments affecting landlord compliance obligations.

The first policy speech by Prime Minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, coincided with the release of the latest Sentiment Survey undertaken by the House Builders Federation in collaboration with Quantum Development Finance, writes Richard Hemmings of Quantum Development Finance. The post Burnham’s ‘housing trap’: Why…
CBRE analysis examining how strong occupier demand is supporting investment activity in the multifamily housing sector.

Knight Frank analysis of how the prime residential rental market is responding to regulatory reforms and emerging tax policy uncertainties.
Green Street convenes industry perspectives on student housing demand trends and outlook across the UK and European markets.

Analysis of European hotel investment performance and demand dynamics in the context of short-term rental competition from platforms like Airbnb.

read in PDF format This paper explores the tension in... Read more The post The structural drivers that will see the industrial & logistics market through uncertain times appeared first on Montagu Evans .
BNP Paribas Real Estate examines whether the most critical competencies for advancing sustainability in real estate may actually stem from disciplines outside the sustainability field itself.
Analysis of recent Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) reforms and their implications for UK commercial property owners and investors.
BNP Paribas Real Estate examines emerging sustainability frameworks and their impact on commercial real estate beyond the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor standard.