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David calls time on 45-year career in commercial property consultancy
Bournemouth commercial property agent, David Cowling, retires from Vail Williams after over four decades in the industry, returning as a Consultant.
Property distress in 2026: Why lenders are taking a more strategic approach
What the latest nara receivership data tells us about the UK property market
Planning Beyond Boundaries – Devolution, Strategic Planning and the Future of Local Government
The scale of change facing local government planning has never been greater. That was one of the key themes to emerge at a recent Planning & Devolution seminar jointly hosted by Chelgate Local and Vail Williams, where representatives from local authorities and public sector organisations came together to discuss how the evolving devolution agenda is set to reshape strategic planning across England.
Lease renewals: A building surveyor’s guide to avoiding costly dilapidations disputes
Lease renewals are often viewed as a legal and commercial exercise. Heads of terms are agreed, rents are negotiated and both parties focus on securing the right commercial outcome.
Two brand-new production / distribution units let in Dorset
Community equipment services provider Medequip and Cross Court Padel are the latest businesses to move into the industrial scheme at Magna Park, Poole.
Andrew and Finn join Vail Williams on South Coast
The Development and Agency teams have some fresh faces in the Southampton and Bournemouth offices with Andrew Lubman and Finn Rawlings starting at Vail Williams.
Common risks with commercial refurbishments and how to avoid them
Vail Williams secures planning approval for new Bookham Youth and Community Centre
Construction has officially begun on Surrey County Council's new youth and community centre in Bookham, following planning approval secured by Vail Williams and years of collaboration between project partners.
Data centres and the debate over the future of London’s built environment
The debate surrounding plans for a data centre at the Truman Brewery site on Brick Lane has reignited a wider conversation about how the UK accommodates the infrastructure required to support a rapidly evolving digital economy.
MEES Regulations Update: Government extends EPC B Rating Deadline for Non-Domestic Properties
The Government has at last provided long-awaited clarity on the future of energy efficiency standards in the commercial property sector.
Topland Vintage scores hat trick at Reading Bridge House ahead of World Cup
Three lettings totalling nearly 13,000 sq ft have been secured in quick succession for landlords Topland Vintage by office specialists Vail Williams.