Education
Education Estates Conference 2025: Creating a Sustainable and Resilient Future for Learning
The UK’s education estate is at a defining moment. With around 40% of school buildings constructed between the 1950s and 1980s, many now at or beyond their expected 60-year lifespan.
Are Schools, Colleges and Universities Liable for Business Rates?
In England and Wales, schools (like most other non-domestic properties) are liable for business rates.
Are EPCs required for listed buildings?
As sustainability continues to shape the UK’s property landscape, commercial landlords are increasingly focused on meeting the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).
Hampshire and Solent Devolution: What it means for public sector property strategy
The Government has formally confirmed that it will move forward with the establishment of a new Mayoral County Combined Authority (MCCA) for Hampshire and the Solent, marking a pivotal step toward devolved powers and enhanced regional decision-making.
Shaping Crawley: Vail Williams celebrates 30 years in Gatwick’s new town
On 26th May 1995, Vail Willliams opened its doors at 9 The Boulevard in Crawley for the first time as the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Soames MP cut the ceremonial ribbon.
Future-proofing university estates with planned maintenance
A Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP) is a strategic approach to maintaining and managing a property or estate over time.
Pre-acquisition surveys: Failure to prepare, prepare to fail
A property survey or pre-acquisition survey provides a prospective occupier or buyer of commercial premises with an in-depth analysis of the building that they are proposing to lease or purchase.
Work underway on £15 million new college centre
Work is now underway on site for a new Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology (SSIoT) centre at Crawley College.
Major college campus put up for sale
Chichester College Group’s 5.9-acre Northbrook Broadwater Campus in Worthing, West Sussex, has been put up for sale with development opportunities.