It is no secret that prices on everything have gone up over the last 18 months. But few price increases have had as profound an impact as those we have seen on fuel. Fuel is energy. And if nothing else, the modern world runs on…
There was a time when commercial property owners invested in office buildings had no trouble filling space. In all the major metro areas, London included, office space was at a premium. No sooner did new space open up then a landlord had multiple applications for…
The UK saw a measurable slowdown in real estate investment activity in 2022. Investors have been cautious about acquiring new properties over worries of lower-than-expected yields. One exception has been the sale and leaseback transaction. Such transactions remained strong last year. We expect them to…
If you are a commercial property owner who was lucky enough to regain some lost value in 2021, good for you. Chances are that you lost it all again in 2022. According to a new CBRE report released on 9 January, the bottom dropped out…
In the midst of so much negative economic news, it is natural to scan the headlines every day looking for something positive. There isn't much to report on that front. Yet there is a bit of somewhat positive news by way of the 2023 UK…
Are you considering selling a commercial property in 2023? If so, are you aware of the current trend involving down valuations? This is something that should concern you. Down valuations could inhibit your ability to sell to a potential buyer who needs to finance the…
As if the UK's commercial landlords needed something else to worry about, they are now dealing with missed rental payments as a result of tenants going bust. Insolvencies are at a 13-year high in both England and Wales, putting the pressure on landlords who still…
A recent report issued by Citi's real estate analyst team doesn't paint a particularly good picture for office space in London. According to their analysis, office building values could drop by as much as 38% in 2023. A variety of negative influences are driving the…
Commercial property owners whose portfolios include serviced offices could be in for a rude awakening upon receipt of the next business rate bill from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). Thanks to lobbying efforts by half-a-dozen of the most powerful local councils in the country, the…
Things rarely go well for the hospitality sector when the economy takes a downturn. If you own a pub or brewery, you know all too well how difficult economic conditions can harm your business. And unfortunately, the UK isn't experiencing the best economy right now.…