Valuation
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.
From Poll Tax to Council Tax: Time for the Next Reform?
With council tax still tied to 1991 property values, fairness and modernisation are firmly back on the political agenda, ahead of the Autumn Budget, which has been confirmed for 26 November.
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.
Vail Williams expands Gatwick valuation team with experienced new appointment
Natalie Wade joins as Associate in the Crawley office to meet commercial and residential valuation demand.
Unlocking Lending Success: The case for early valuer involvement
In the fast-moving world of secured lending, timing is everything.
New starters bolster Vail Williams in Birmingham
Emma Brooks and Brian Miklasz join as associates whilst Joshua Lawrence boosts the Midlands and North agency team.
Real Estate Investment Market Update: Q1 2025
Current market noise and mixed data results have made the real estate investment market increasingly difficult to decipher.
Vail Williams takes on two as business grows
Vail Williams’ two new London hires Freddie Worth, second left, and Sophia Piatto, centre, are flanked by James Lacey, London regional managing partner, left, and partners Varun Dev Gudka and Sarah Isherwood.
Vail Williams hires Partner to boost London team
Varun-Dev Gudka joins the team as a Valuation partner to keep up with the consistent business demand.
Vail Williams opens Oxford office
Oxford becomes the 12th Vail Williams office across the South East, Midlands and North as the company expands to meet business demand.
Partner hire as Vail Williams expands valuation team
Nigel Whitehurst joins the Gatwick office at partner level, sharing his 20 years' experience with the Valuation team.