Midlands and North
Sustainability in Planning: Net zero and environmental trends shaping UK development
Across the UK, developers, landowners and investors are navigating a rapidly evolving policy landscape shaped by climate targets, environmental legislation and changing market expectations.
UK Residential Property Market Update Spring 2026
The UK residential property market entered 2026 with more stock, steadier pricing and a cautiously active buyer base, but momentum has softened as the quarter has progressed.
Property Investment Report 2026
Download Vail Williams’ 2026 Property Investment Market Report for expert property market analysis of UK commercial property investment trends, performance data, capital flows and sector insights.
AI and the Art of Valuation: Why technology can support but not replace professional judgement
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work across the property industry from data collection to predictive analytics.
Residential Property Market Autumn Update 2025
With summer well underway, the UK residential property market continues its slow but steady journey back to stability following a challenging period of uncertainty.
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.
What is formula rent and how is it calculated?
For housing associations, registered providers, and charities managing social housing, setting rents correctly is essential to balancing affordability for tenants with compliance and financial sustainability.
A Beginner’s Guide: Your questions about commercial leases answered
What is a commercial lease and why might you need one? Why are commercial leases so important and what happens at the end of a lease term?
What is a Red Book Valuation?
When buying, selling, or refinancing commercial property, an accurate and credible valuation is essential.
Charities and Property: Why Designated Adviser’s Reports are vital
When a charity decides to acquire or dispose of property assets, either leasehold or freehold, they are required to do it in a certain way, under Section 119 of the Charities Act 2022.
MEES Update: Legislation is on hold, but market dynamics are not
As the drive toward net zero intensifies, energy efficiency regulation continues to evolve.