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UK Avg House Price £278,024 ▼ 0.6% MoM2yr Fixed 3.96% ▲ 0.91ppBoE Base Rate 3.75% Avg Rental Yield 6.1% Updated weeklyUK Avg House Price £278,024 ▼ 0.6% MoM2yr Fixed 3.96% ▲ 0.91ppBoE Base Rate 3.75% Avg Rental Yield 6.1% Updated weekly

Commercial Property Investment News

Stay informed with the latest UK commercial property investment news. Get real-time updates on the residential and commercial property markets, expert insights, and trends

Property investment giant Landsec has announced plans to drastically scale back investment in office-led developments over the next five years and shift its focus to the residential sector.
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Landsec plots £2bn office sell-off in pivot to residential market

Property investment giant Landsec has announced plans to drastically scale back investment in office-led developments over the next five years and shift its focus to the residential sector.

By Property Portfolio Investor · March 5, 2025
Landlords are warning that government proposals to require an A or B energy performance certificate (EPC) by 2030 for all commercial properties in England risk making 80 per cent of the market unlettable without significant investment.
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Energy rules could leave 80% of commercial buildings unlettable by 2030

Over 80% of England’s commercial buildings could be unlettable by 2030 under proposed government energy targets.

Property Portfolio Investor · February 25, 2025
Dolbeare Meadow, a forward-thinking commercial scheme in Ashburton, Devon, has received over £2 million to kick-start its first eco-focused phase.
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Devon’s Dolbeare Meadow secures £2m in sustainable development funding

A forward-thinking commercial project in Ashburton, Devon, has been boosted by a £2 million-plus funding deal to support the launch of its first eco-focused phase.

Anna Ibbotson · February 19, 2025
three directors banned after derby student accommodation collapse leaves investors £4m out of pocket
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Three directors banned after Derby student accommodation collapse leaves investors £4m out of pocket

Three directors have been disqualified after a Derby student accommodation scheme collapsed, leaving 42 investors £4m out of pocket. Learn about the bans, misleading promises, and the consequences.

Anna Ibbotson · February 17, 2025
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Historic Duke of Wellington Inn in North York Moors hits the market for £475,000

The historic Duke of Wellington Inn in Danby, North York Moors, is now for sale at £475,000, offering a unique opportunity to own a thriving 18th-century pub and…

Property Portfolio Investor · February 11, 2025
The global branded residences sector is entering a period of rapid expansion, with the number of completed projects expected to almost double by the end of the decade as demand for luxury, service-led living continues to grow.
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Branded residences set to double worldwide as luxury living demand accelerates

The branded residences market is forecast to nearly double by 2031, driven by rapid growth in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, with Dubai retaining global leadership.

Anna Ibbotson · February 2, 2025
The Seventy Ninth Group, a leading asset management company, has acquired a £15 million site on the banks of Loch Ness for an ambitious luxury residential development.
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Luxury homes planned for Loch Ness as £15m development begins

The Seventy Ninth Group, a leading asset management company, has acquired a £15 million site on the banks of Loch Ness for an ambitious luxury residential development.

Anna Ibbotson · January 30, 2025
Rising mortgage rates are reshaping the UK property market, with commercial properties emerging as a more resilient investment option compared to residential.
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Commercial property shows stronger resilience as mortgage rates strain residential sector

With mortgage rates impacting residential lending, the commercial property market is taking a stronger share, showing resilience in the face of high borrowing costs. Discover the latest trends…

Property Portfolio Investor · October 29, 2024
Savills has forecast a significant upturn in UK commercial property investment following the Bank of England’s base rate cut this month.
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UK commercial investment set to boom as interest rates fall, says savills 

UK commercial property investment is set to rise following the Bank of England’s rate cut. Savills reports growing confidence in the UK market, with prime yields expected to…

Property Portfolio Investor · September 29, 2024
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