When the UK introduced Class E in 2020, it was designed to bring flexibility to the high street and commercial property. By grouping together retail, office, leisure, and medical uses under a single planning class, it removed many of the barriers ... Read more
Underused rural buildings, such as barns and outbuildings are being given a new lease of life and becoming offices, studios, cafés, and workshops. For landowners and developers, this presents an opportunity to unlock value. For businesses, it offers ... Read more
The UK high street has long been a reflection of changing consumer habits. From the rise of chain retail to the shift toward leisure and hospitality, each era leaves its mark on the types of businesses that occupy our town centres. Now, a new wave ... Read more
Scotland’s whisky industry is one of the UK’s most significant export products, so much so that President Trump recently removing whisky tariffs became headline news. From maturation warehouses in the Highlands to flagship visitor experiences in ... Read more
The rise of the creator economy has transformed more than just social media, it’s also reshaping demand for commercial property across the UK. What started with bedroom YouTubers, bloggers and makeshift podcast setups has evolved into a growing ... Read more
Every autumn, the UK’s university towns undergo a transformation as university students return to their studies and living accommodation. It’s easy to think of student lettings as purely residential. But student living is one of the more powerful ... Read more
Retail has always been about more than simply selling products. The most successful shops create an atmosphere that customers remember long after they leave. In recent years, this idea has evolved into the branded retail environment, where the ... Read more
Security is a core consideration in commercial property management, with different risks and solutions across offices, retail destinations and industrial sites. A well-considered security strategy can protect staff, reassure customers and ... Read more
Industrial property has usually been defined by function: eaves height, yard depth etc. But in 2026, industrial space is doing something new. It’s competing not just for occupiers, but for its workforce. Logistics operators, light manufacturers ... Read more
In 2026 graphic design for commercial property needs to be doing more than making property listings look polished, it needs to shape how spaces are understood, searched for and emotionally experienced online. Websites, brochures and digital ... Read more
