South Coast
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.
Digital Portfolio Management: Ushering in a new era for real estate management
Traditional property management has been transforming. Over the last two decades, we have witnessed an evolution towards more digital property management, and the pace at which this evolution is happening is accelerating.
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?
Convenience store building in Kettering changes ownership hands
Property consultancy Vail Williams has sold Unit 1 at Lake Avenue Retail Centre, 3 Bignal Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, on behalf of the private owner. The premises is let to Central England Co-operative Limited on a 15-year lease.
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.
Law firm Glanvilles expands into city centre offices
In a deal through property consultancy Vail Williams, expanding law firm Glanvilles has moved into a Grade II-listed building at 45 South Street, Chichester, West Sussex. Outside the premises, Glanvilles Partners Nicola Crookes-West, front left, John Arman, back left, Gareth Maddern, back right, and Will Stisted.
Commercial law firm expands office space in heart of Bournemouth town centre
Commercial law firm Steele Raymond has signed an additional 3,125 sq ft on the first floor of Grade II-listed Granville Chambers on Richmond Hill in Bournemouth town centre, increasing occupation to three floors within the building. Property consultancy Vail Williams acted on behalf of Steele Raymond.
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.
Prime trade park acquired
A prime trade park on the South Coast has been acquired by a private property company, advised by property consultancy Vail Williams.
