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…
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.…
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement was a mixed bag of both good and bad news. On the good side, the Government are offering a tax relief package worth nearly £14 billion aimed mainly at small businesses. Unfortunately, the bad news is that the planned revaluation…
Have you spent the last several months trying to gauge interest in your commercial property? And if so, have you noticed that interest is lacking? You could be up against the problem of retreating lenders. To be as blunt as possible, lenders are not as…
Last week, the Bank of England made a number of very worrying statements. They started by saying the UK is facing its longest recession since records began. They then went on to say the UK would face a very challenging 2 year slump and unemployment…
Commercial property values fell by 6.8% in October 2022, according to CBRE (who are one of the largest surveying firms in the UK). The sector which experienced the highest decrease was the industrial sector where values fell by 10.6%. Industrials in the South East reported…