Market Insight
Residential Property Market Autumn Update 2025
With summer well underway, the UK residential property market continues its slow but steady journey back to stability following a challenging period of uncertainty.
Staines: The quietly competitive place to locate your business
Sitting proudly on the River Thames, Staines-upon-Thames has become one of the most attractive and affordable office locations in the Thames Valley.
VW Insider South Coast Commercial Property Report: Resilience, reinvention and the race for quality
Despite economic headwinds and cautious investor sentiment, the South Coast commercial property market continues to show resilience and adaptability.
From Poll Tax to Council Tax: Time for the Next Reform?
With council tax still tied to 1991 property values, fairness and modernisation are firmly back on the political agenda, ahead of the Autumn Budget, which has been confirmed for 26 November.
Oxford vs Reading: A tale of two cities
Oxford vs Reading: A tale of two cities When it comes to the Thames Valley commercial property market, Oxford and Reading are often compared as two of the region’s most important business hubs.
The Big Box Outlook: West Midlands industrial market update
The West Midlands continues to play a central role in the UK’s logistics and industrial property market, with its strong connectivity, skilled workforce and strategic position within the “Golden Triangle” making it a natural home for big-box warehousing and distribution.
Gatwick Runway Approval: A transformative moment for the Gatwick Diamond
The recent government approval for London Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway marks a watershed moment for the region - one that will reshape the Gatwick Diamond’s economy, property market and long-term growth prospects.
Cooling residential property rents: Market challenges and opportunities
The UK residential property market is showing early signs of change, with rental growth beginning to cool after several years of sharp increases.
Unlocking property potential from the NHS 10-year plan
The NHS 10-Year Plan presents a bold vision for the future of healthcare delivery- one rooted in localised, integrated services delivered closer to the communities they serve.
Interview With: Property Week – Town Centre Regeneration: Life Beyond Retail
With online retail continuing to grow and traditional high streets under pressure from shifting consumer behaviour, local authorities up and down the UK are pressing ahead with regeneration projects designed to reimagine town centres for the future.
Industrial development: Stevenage leads the way on Community Infrastructure Levy changes
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) has been in place for over a decade, designed to ensure that new development contributes towards the infrastructure needed to support it.