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Data centres eclipse office blocks in UK planning approvals for the first time
The value of data centres granted planning permission in the UK surpassed office developments for the first time in 2025, driven by surging demand for AI and cloud computing infrastructure.
LandSale attracts 82,000 buyers in three weeks as new PropTech portal targets UK specialist property market
PropTech startup LandSale has attracted 82,000 buyers in its first three weeks, offering a dedicated portal for farms, land, estates and specialist UK property often overlooked on mainstream…
Nadhim Zahawi joins UAE-backed fund investing £1bn in Mayfair hotels
Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has joined Evolution Investment Fund, which plans to invest £1.1bn in luxury hotel developments in London’s Mayfair.
Commercial property faces energy efficiency crunch as anger grows over government inaction
New BPF data shows 81% of UK commercial buildings are below EPC B, with industry anger growing over government failure to clarify future energy efficiency rules.
Frasers Property launches first UK managed lease model at Winnersh Triangle
Frasers Property UK has launched its first managed lease solution in the UK at Winnersh Triangle, partnering with RE-DEFINED as Forcepoint becomes the first occupier.
Propertymark urges government to clarify energy efficiency rules for commercial buildings
Propertymark has called on ministers to urgently clarify future energy efficiency rules for commercial property, warning that uncertainty over MEES risks stalling investment and harming high streets.
DCB Legal secures High Court precedent in commercial property dispute
DCB Legal has set a new High Court precedent for commercial landlords after successfully striking out a tenant’s claim, securing full costs and protecting possession of a commercial…
High-end office shortage pushes firms into second-tier buildings as prime supply dries up
A shortage of prime office space is pushing UK businesses into older buildings, with experts warning the City could run out of top-grade offices by 2028.
No longer ‘unloved’: retailers double down on physical stores as high street revival gathers pace
UK retailers are increasing investment in physical stores, with shopping centres and food stores leading a revival as retail delivers the strongest returns across commercial property, Knight Frank…
‘Reeves’ Christmas tax’ creates big winners and losers as 2026 business rates shake-up hits retail
New analysis shows the 2026 business rates revaluation will sharply raise bills for seasonal and destination retailers while cutting costs for major high street names.