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Promotion for PAM specialist at Vail Williams
Emma Cooper, a Property Asset Management surveyor based in the Thames Valley, has been promoted to Associate.
Biodiversity Net Gain rules have changed: Is your planning application ready?
Changes to England’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules came into force on 6 August 2026, changing the requirements for some smaller developments and introducing new exemptions from mandatory BNG.
Beyond the Barracks: Why defence investment is creating new opportunities across UK real estate
The UK's commitment to increasing defence spending marks one of the most significant shifts in public investment for a generation.
Bedrock Park now 86% let with latest trio of lettings
The speculative development of industrial and trade counter units in Wimborne is almost fully let thanks to industrial specialists, Vail Williams.
Arresting development sought for surplus Sussex Police land in Chichester
Commercial specialists Vail Williams are bringing a 4.5 acre mixed-use development opportunity to the market near the A27.
Property Valuations for Financial Reporting: Why annual accounts valuations matter
Annual property valuations are a key part of financial reporting under IFRS, FRS and UK GAAP.
Business rates cuts for pubs welcomed but fundamental reform still needed
Vail Williams has welcomed the Government's announcement of a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues from next April, but says the latest relief highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of the business rates system.
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.