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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.
VW Insider South Coast Commercial Property Report: Resilience, reinvention and the race for quality
Despite economic headwinds and cautious investor sentiment, the South Coast commercial property market continues to show resilience and adaptability.
NUJ appoints Vail Williams to manage London HQ
Property Consultants Vail Williams are now managing the NUJ HQ spanning seven floors and almost 11,000 sq ft.
Unlocking Hidden Value: How proactive asset management adds value without buying more
In today’s market, capital is tight. Many investors and property owners are finding that opportunities to grow commercial and residential property portfolios through acquisition are limited.
Government lifts Natural England’s water neutrality advice in West Sussex
The Government has confirmed that Natural England’s advice requiring developers to demonstrate water neutrality in parts of West Sussex will be withdrawn from 1 November 2025.
Grade II-listed port city office with historic ties to Titanic is sold
Canute Chambers in central Southampton has been sold by Vail Williams as part of the client's property strategy.
From Poll Tax to Council Tax: Time for the Next Reform?
With council tax still tied to 1991 property values, fairness and modernisation are firmly back on the political agenda, ahead of the Autumn Budget, which has been confirmed for 26 November.
Oxford vs Reading: A tale of two cities
Oxford vs Reading: A tale of two cities When it comes to the Thames Valley commercial property market, Oxford and Reading are often compared as two of the region’s most important business hubs.
Negative rating is a positive as Magna Park leads on energy efficiency
Two brand-new production and distribution units in Dorset are ready for occupancy and being marketed by Vail Williams.
Superb HQ office ready for occupancy in Eastleigh
Vail Williams agency team has been appointed to market Connexus - a 4 floor office building opposite Southampton Airport.
The Big Box Outlook: West Midlands industrial market update
The West Midlands continues to play a central role in the UK’s logistics and industrial property market, with its strong connectivity, skilled workforce and strategic position within the “Golden Triangle” making it a natural home for big-box warehousing and distribution.