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Red carpets rolled out to get people back to the office
After the pandemic, there was a ‘flight to office quality’ in an attempt to lure people back to the office and companies have been at pains to deliver a more creative workplace, but have often lacked the capital expenditure to deliver on it.
Strategic hire bolsters Vail Williams in London
RICS Registered Valuer Paolo Vacca has been appointed as an associate by property consultancy Vail Williams in London where business demand continues to expand. From left to right: Freddie Worth (Surveyor), James Lacey (Regional Managing Partner), Paolo Vacca (Associate), and Varun-Dev Gudka (Partner).
Series of lettings at prominent office building in Bournemouth’s prime business district
Melbury House, 1-3 Oxford Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, now has four occupiers. Property consultancy Vail Williams is marketing the six-floor office building on the behalf of the private landlord.
What are business rates reliefs?
With just six months until the publication of the Draft Rating List for Revaluation 2026, the House of Lords has dealt another blow to the business community by blocking the government’s proposed business rates reforms.
Trump Trade Tariffs: Global shock abounds but what does it mean for the UK?
To reduce the United States (US) trade deficit, Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement outlined sweeping plans to impose trade tariffs. This distinguishes the Trump presidency as one of the first in recent history to adopt tariffs as a preferred form of political leverage.
Vail Williams completes £3m leasing deals in five weeks
Vail Williams has successfully negotiated leasing deals worth a total of £3.07 million rent roll in just five weeks right across the Thames Valley region, with a further £6.5 million under offer.
House of Lords blocks government’s Business Rates Reform plans
With just six months until the publication of the Draft Rating List for Revaluation 2026, the House of Lords has dealt another blow to the business community by blocking the government’s proposed business rates reforms.
Spring Statement 2025: Key planning reforms and their impact
In yesterday’s Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced significant planning reforms aimed at boosting the UK's housing sector by accelerating housebuilding and stimulating economic growth.
Splash of colour transforms Oxford’s empty shops
Vail Williams is helping to brighten up grey days in Oxford by working with an artist to transform empty retail premises in the city with vibrant artworks.
Real Estate Investment Market Update: Q1 2025
Current market noise and mixed data results have made the real estate investment market increasingly difficult to decipher.
What can we expect from the Spring Statement?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, is set to deliver the UK's Spring Statement on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.