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Marina business rates U-turn: Clarity, context and what operators should do next
Over 720 commercial marinas across the UK are set to benefit from reduced business rates from April 2026 following a Treasury reversal on marina eligibility for lower multipliers.
A beginner’s guide: Your questions about commercial leases answered
What is a commercial lease and why might you need one? Why are commercial leases so important and what happens at the end of a lease term? Our lease advisory experts explore, in this beginner’s guide to commercial leases.
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.
Education Estates Conference 2025: Creating a Sustainable and Resilient Future for Learning
The UK’s education estate is at a defining moment. With around 40% of school buildings constructed between the 1950s and 1980s, many now at or beyond their expected 60-year lifespan.
Business Rates Update: What Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Occupiers Need to Know
Government confirms permanent rate cuts for smaller RHL occupiers – but uncertainty remains for larger and mixed-use premises.
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.
Unlocking Hidden Value: How proactive asset management adds value without buying more
In today’s market, capital is tight. Many investors and property owners are finding that opportunities to grow commercial and residential property portfolios through acquisition are limited.
Government lifts Natural England’s water neutrality advice in West Sussex
The Government has confirmed that Natural England’s advice requiring developers to demonstrate water neutrality in parts of West Sussex will be withdrawn from 1 November 2025.
Are Schools, Colleges and Universities Liable for Business Rates?
In England and Wales, schools (like most other non-domestic properties) are liable for business rates.
What is formula rent and how is it calculated?
For housing associations, registered providers, and charities managing social housing, setting rents correctly is essential to balancing affordability for tenants with compliance and financial sustainability.
A Beginner’s Guide: Your questions about commercial leases answered
What is a commercial lease and why might you need one? Why are commercial leases so important and what happens at the end of a lease term?