News & Insight
Bringing you the latest news and views from across the UK property market.
New specialist Hopescourt SEN School opens in Surrey
UK Residential Property Market Update Spring 2026
Sustainability in Planning: Net zero and environmental trends shaping UK development
News
Regional office building let to global energy services group OEG: heritage refurbishment of Grade II-listed property
Global energy services group OEG signed a five-year lease at Grade II-listed Cams Hall, Fareham, after office refurbishment.
Southampton welcomes its most sustainable office building
Global sustainable development company, Arup, are the latest tenants at Twenty3 Brunswick Place in an office letting completed by Vail Williams.
Ownership of town centre commercial property changes hands
Coffee#1 in Eastleigh has a new owner after Vail Williams acted for the landlord in the disposal of 38 Market Street.
Supply issues as Weybridge’s office market thrives
With strong transport links into London, offices in Weybridge are continuing to be popular, but is the demand too strong?
Vail Williams partner named on new Oxford offices committee
Vail Williams Partner, Guy Parkes, has been appointed to the regional British Council for Offices board in Oxford.
Vail Williams triumphs in Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
Office and industrial specialists, Vail Williams won Professional Services firm of the year with their commitment to the next generation and client-focused approach.
New specialist Hopescourt SEN School opens in Surrey
It was a pleasure to attend the official opening of Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames recently, which marks a new chapter for children with additional needs in Surrey.
Unique Oxford’s retail market thriving through placemaking
With footfall high and character-led units, the Oxford retail market continues to boom according to Partner, Mike Watson.
Pharmacy prescribes expansion with business unit lease
Unit 8 Pintail Business Park, Ringwood is now home to Ringwood Pharmacy, joining companies such as Hyphose and Willton Homes.
Charity to open superstore in 10-year lease deal
Prama, who tackle social isolation for older people, have taken space at Knighton Heath Industrial Estate in Bournemouth.
Promotions boost Vail Williams’ building consultancy work
Chris Davies takes on the new role of Head of Building Consultancy whilst Holly Vos has been promoted to Partner.
Seven units on Crawley business park new to market
Vulcan Business Park in Crawley, built in 2021, is being marketed by Vail Williams with seven light industrial units available.
Market Insight
When self-management stops working: Why investors turn to asset managers
For many commercial property investors, self-managing a property can seem like a simple way to reduce costs.
What does the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 mean for landlords, developers and investors?
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is a major piece of UK legislation that reforms how the private rented sector (PRS) operates in England.
Student accommodation and the townhouse trend signal a return to shared living
The rapid growth of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) has transformed the skylines of many university cities over the past decade.
New Towns consultation 2026 marks a pivotal moment for housing delivery in England
The Government’s latest New Towns consultation on seven proposed locations marks a significant step forward in addressing England’s residential housing shortfall.
Spatial Development Strategies: What they could mean for strategic planning and growth
The Government’s latest planning reforms include proposals to introduce Spatial Development Strategies (SDSs) across England (outside London), representing one of the most significant changes to the strategic planning framework in recent years.
Sustainability in Planning: Net zero and environmental trends shaping UK development
Across the UK, developers, landowners and investors are navigating a rapidly evolving policy landscape shaped by climate targets, environmental legislation and changing market expectations.
UK Residential Property Market Update Spring 2026
The UK residential property market entered 2026 with more stock, steadier pricing and a cautiously active buyer base, but momentum has softened as the quarter has progressed.
A new era for Thames Valley offices - From passive ownership to active stewardship
For much of the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, the industrial sector was widely regarded as the poor relation to the office market in the Thames Valley.
Weybridge office market – an open door to international business
Weybridge is often viewed as an attractive, leafy Surrey town with a strong lifestyle offer, but it also punches well above its weight as an office location.
International Women’s Day: The past, present and future shaping women’s experiences in the Planning Industry
In modern Planning history, the built environment has been largely created by men, but the tide is changing as Planner, Sophia Piatto, explores.
Property Investment Report 2026
Download Vail Williams’ 2026 Property Investment Market Report for expert property market analysis of UK commercial property investment trends, performance data, capital flows and sector insights.
UK student accommodation trends for 2026 – what developers need to know
The UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is no longer a peripheral living sub-sector.
Resources
What does the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 mean for landlords, developers and investors?
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is a major piece of UK legislation that reforms how the private rented sector (PRS) operates in England.
Sustainability in Planning: Net zero and environmental trends shaping UK development
Across the UK, developers, landowners and investors are navigating a rapidly evolving policy landscape shaped by climate targets, environmental legislation and changing market expectations.
UK Residential Property Market Update Spring 2026
The UK residential property market entered 2026 with more stock, steadier pricing and a cautiously active buyer base, but momentum has softened as the quarter has progressed.
Property Investment Report 2026
Download Vail Williams’ 2026 Property Investment Market Report for expert property market analysis of UK commercial property investment trends, performance data, capital flows and sector insights.
UK student accommodation trends for 2026 – what developers need to know
The UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is no longer a peripheral living sub-sector.
The net zero countdown: What property investors need to do before 2030
The countdown to net zero is still on and for property investors with premises and portfolios across the UK, the implications are moving from the theoretical, to the practical and commercial.
What the revised RICS Service Charge Professional Standard means for landlords
From 31 December 2025, the updated Service Charges in Commercial Property Professional Standard issued by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) came into force.
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.
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