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Thinking outside the box to improve energy performance, address Net Zero and decarbonise commercial property
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are a critical tool for assessing and improving the energy efficiency of commercial properties, offering valuable insights into how a building performs.
Residential Property Market Spring Update 2025
As we move into Spring 2025, the UK residential property market is showing cautious signs of stability.
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.
Expansion on the cards as Vail Williams builds on Oxford growth
It has been a year since commercial and residential property consultancy Vail Williams formally entered the Oxford market, but how has the firm got on since its decision to open a base there?
Government EPC rating data shows positive progress but more must be done
The UK Government’s latest data on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) highlights significant improvements in the energy efficiency of commercial properties.
What is Revaluation and what does it mean for business rates bills?
Business rates represent a major property overhead for occupiers of commercial property.
Are you paying too much in business rates?
Local authorities are in the process of issuing business rates demands for 2025-2026, but could you be paying too much?
Going for growth: Chancellor’s plans are welcome but clarity needed
Last week (29th January), Chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to go further and faster to kickstart economic growth as she spoke at Siemens Healthineers in Oxfordshire.
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.
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.