Residential property
Student accommodation and the townhouse trend signal a return to shared living
The rapid growth of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) has transformed the skylines of many university cities over the past decade.
New Towns consultation 2026 marks a pivotal moment for housing delivery in England
The Government’s latest New Towns consultation on seven proposed locations marks a significant step forward in addressing England’s residential housing shortfall.
Spatial Development Strategies: What they could mean for strategic planning and growth
The Government’s latest planning reforms include proposals to introduce Spatial Development Strategies (SDSs) across England (outside London), representing one of the most significant changes to the strategic planning framework in recent years.
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.
UK student accommodation trends for 2026 – what developers need to know
The UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is no longer a peripheral living sub-sector.
Autumn Budget 2025: Limited relief for a property market waiting for direction
For many, the real estate market has felt stuck in a perpetual cycle of hesitation awaiting a signal indicating change.
Autumn Budget 2025: Signals, not solutions for the property market
Vail Williams LLP has responded to today’s Autumn Budget, describing the Chancellor’s announcements as “largely signalling rather than solutions” for the UK property, planning and investment sectors.
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.
Cooling residential property rents: Market challenges and opportunities
The UK residential property market is showing early signs of change, with rental growth beginning to cool after several years of sharp increases.
Interview With: Property Week – Town Centre Regeneration: Life Beyond Retail
With online retail continuing to grow and traditional high streets under pressure from shifting consumer behaviour, local authorities up and down the UK are pressing ahead with regeneration projects designed to reimagine town centres for the future.