London, July 1, 2025  A former senior UK diplomat has defended the high cost of a proposed deal with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, calling it a fair price for maintaining access to one of the world’s most important military locations. Sir Douglas Harrison, former Permanent Secretary at the Foreign[Read More…]

London, July 1, 2025  After a hectic start to the year driven by the end of temporary stamp duty savings, the UK housing market is now showing signs of stabilisation. With the rush over and market pressures easing, activity is beginning to return to more normal levels. The government’s stamp[Read More…]

London, July 1, 2025  The UK housing market has shown signs of stability in the first half of 2025, and experts believe that steady growth may continue over the coming months. However, rising mortgage costs, regional differences, and ongoing pressure in the rental sector could shape how the rest of[Read More…]

The UK commercial real estate market has experienced a notable contraction in recent years, with its total value declining from £1.114 trillion in 2020 to £949 billion at the close of 2023, according to the Investment Property Forum’s (IPF) latest Size & Structure of the UK Property Market report. Despite[Read More…]

A new report launched at UKREiiF unveils significant growth potential in strategically located regional economies. Greater Essex has officially stepped onto the national investment stage with the launch of its inaugural Property Market Review, unveiled during a well-attended session at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in[Read More…]

UK house prices recorded a steeper-than-expected decline in May, signaling a potential turning point for the property market following months of volatility. According to the latest figures from Halifax, the average UK house price fell by 0.4% month-on-month to £296,648, significantly exceeding the 0.1% drop forecast by analysts. It marks[Read More…]

The UK property market staged a notable recovery in May, with residential transactions rising significantly after a subdued spring. According to the latest HMRC Property Transactions Data, seasonally adjusted residential sales increased by 25% compared to April, reaching 81,470 transactions. While this figure remains 12% below the level seen in[Read More…]

In the heart of Mayfair, just off the busy thoroughfare of Piccadilly, Jamie Reuben is spearheading an ambitious £1 billion redevelopment that aims to redefine one of London’s most prestigious neighborhoods. The Reuben Brothers’ Piccadilly Estate project combines luxury residences, a boutique hotel, exclusive members’ clubs, and carefully curated public[Read More…]

For many Britons, the idea of moving back to their childhood hometown evokes a strong sense of nostalgia. Whether it’s revisiting familiar streets, reconnecting with community, or raising a family where they grew up, 52% of UK adults say they would consider a return to their roots. However, new research[Read More…]

Starwood Capital Group has announced the successful launch of a £281 million securitisation transaction secured against a £400 million portfolio of prime industrial and logistics assets located across England. The transaction, arranged by Bank of America, follows Starwood’s acquisition of the Balanced Commercial Property Trust (BCPT) last year for £673.5[Read More…]