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Residential development land: Which is best – an Option Agreement or Promotion Agreement?
When considering development opportunities for residential land, landowners are often presented with two primary means of taking development forwards. Either through an Option Agreement with the developer, or a Promotion Agreement.
Law firm Glanvilles expands into city centre offices
In a deal through property consultancy Vail Williams, expanding law firm Glanvilles has moved into a Grade II-listed building at 45 South Street, Chichester, West Sussex. Outside the premises, Glanvilles Partners Nicola Crookes-West, front left, John Arman, back left, Gareth Maddern, back right, and Will Stisted.
Commercial law firm expands office space in heart of Bournemouth town centre
Commercial law firm Steele Raymond has signed an additional 3,125 sq ft on the first floor of Grade II-listed Granville Chambers on Richmond Hill in Bournemouth town centre, increasing occupation to three floors within the building. Property consultancy Vail Williams acted on behalf of Steele Raymond.
Which land disposal method is best for Local Authorities?
Since 2021, six Local Authorities in England have been declared bankrupt and, with one in four councils expected to apply for bailout agreements to stave off bankruptcy in the next two financial years, Local Authority purse strings have never been tighter.
Residential property investment market set to improve in 2025 as Build-to-Rent thrives
Over the past 15 years, the UK’s residential investment market or Private Rented Sector (PRS) has shifted significantly, moving from net acquisition to net disposal of residential investment stock.
Prime trade park acquired
A prime trade park on the South Coast has been acquired by a private property company, advised by property consultancy Vail Williams.
2025: The great office space reset for the South East
The South East office market stands at a fascinating crossroads as we enter 2025. After a period dominated by tenant-favourable conditions, we're approaching what many industry experts identify as a ‘watershed moment’.
What should we expect from the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Reform?
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the 1954 Act) is a piece of legislation governing the relationship between landlords and business tenants in England and Wales. It has been in place for 70 years and, although tweaked over the years, has not been significantly reviewed since 2002.
What does 2025 hold for the Woking property market?
As we look ahead to 2025, Woking’s commercial property market, much like elsewhere, continues to be shaped by economic trends, sustainability targets, and shifting occupier demands.
Understanding ESOS: What to do and how to respond to enforcement letters
ESOS is an Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme which is a mandatory energy efficiency assessment programme for large organisations in the UK.
Scale-up business Agratas leases laboratory space in Oxfordshire’s ‘Science Vale UK’
Agratas, a subsidiary of Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate, has leased nearly 23,000 sq ft of laboratory space at Milton Park, south of Oxford, the UK’s largest single ownership innovation community.
