Overview: The Commercial Property Industry in 2017

In a year that saw Article 50 being triggered, business rates re-evaluated, and one of the UK's most controversial elections triggered, commercial property agents and businesses have had a wealth of factors to contemplate in 2017. Here's a selection ... Read more

Public land to be sold to balance budget, says Osborne

The Chancellor George Osborne has told government departments that they must identify land for sale as part of the Conservative government’s attempts to save £20bn by 2020. Despite reducing its estates by 21.5m sq ft over the last five years, ... Read more

What are the pros and cons of a third runway at Heathrow?

Following years of indecision a recommendation was finally made this week on the best route to increase the UK’s aviation capacity. Sir Howard Davies and four other members of the Airports Commission unanimously decided that the best option was to ... Read more

UK Government passes Devolution Bill

The UK Government has passed the Devolution Bill, which will allow cities, towns and councils to gain more control over local budgets and spending. A statement released by the government states that this move will take powers away from Westminster ... Read more

Conservative election win hailed as positive result for property industry

From certain hung parliament to Conservative majority, it’s been a strange week for British politics. What was described all round as the most uncertain election in years, ended up being a fairly straight forward affair. The impact on the ... Read more