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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

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Frasers Property has launched its first managed lease solution in the UK at Winnersh Triangle, marking a strategic shift in how the landlord is responding to occupier demand for flexibility without sacrificing long-term security.
Commercial Property Investment News

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.

By Property Portfolio Investor · February 2, 2026
Propertymark has warned that a lack of clarity over future energy efficiency requirements for commercial property is creating damaging uncertainty across the sector, urging ministers to set out a clear roadmap as a matter of urgency.
Commercial Property Investment News

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.

Anna Ibbotson · January 30, 2026
DCB Legal has set an important new precedent at the High Court after successfully having a tenant’s claim struck out in its entirety in a commercial property dispute, safeguarding its client’s position and securing full recovery of legal costs.
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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…

Anna Ibbotson · January 26, 2026
Britain’s chronic shortage of top-quality office space is forcing businesses into older, lower-grade buildings, with property experts warning that the City of London could effectively run out of prime offices to rent by 2028.
Commercial Property Investment News

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.

Anna Ibbotson · January 12, 2026
UK retailers are once again putting serious money into bricks-and-mortar stores, signalling a decisive shift in sentiment after more than a decade in which physical retail was widely written off.
Commercial Property Investment News

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…

Anna Ibbotson · December 28, 2025
Some of Britain’s most recognisable retailers and visitor attractions are bracing for dramatic swings in their business rates bills from next April, as the 2026 revaluation lands with what has already been dubbed across the sector as “Reeves’ Christmas tax”.
Commercial Property Investment News

‘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.

Anna Ibbotson · December 15, 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ assertion that her Autumn Budget delivers the “lowest tax rates since 1991” for more than 750,000 retail, hospitality and leisure properties has come under heavy scrutiny, with business-rates experts warning that the headline claim fails to reflect the reality facing most high-street premises.
Commercial Property Investment News

Reeves’ ‘lowest tax rates since 1991’ claim challenged as analysis shows many high-street businesses will pay more, not less

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ assertion that her Autumn Budget delivers the “lowest tax rates since 1991” for more than 750,000 retail, hospitality and leisure properties has come under heavy…

Anna Ibbotson · November 30, 2025
More than 60 leading operators of serviced offices, business centres and co-working spaces have warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that recent changes to the business rates system could force thousands of companies to the brink and place jobs across the UK at risk.
Commercial Property Investment News

Serviced office operators warn chancellor property tax changes could trigger widespread business failures

More than 60 serviced office operators have warned Rachel Reeves that new business rates rules threaten thousands of UK SMEs, with sudden reclassification leading to steep bills and…

Anna Ibbotson · November 17, 2025
The UK’s healthcare property market is on course to reach record-breaking investment levels this year, with total deal volumes expected to hit £12 billion, according to new research by Knight Frank.
Commercial Property Investment News

UK healthcare property investment set to hit record high in 2025

The UK’s healthcare property market is on course to reach record-breaking investment levels this year, with total deal volumes expected to hit £12 billion, according to new research…

Anna Ibbotson · October 29, 2025
Mayfair has retained its crown as London’s most expensive area for office space, with desk rents averaging £962 per month — 80.3% above the capital’s mean of £534, according to exclusive new data from Free Office Finder.
Commercial Property Investment News

Mayfair remains London’s priciest office location as Victoria surges into top three

Mayfair tops London’s office rent rankings at £962 per desk, while Victoria and St James’ rise sharply amid growing demand for Westminster locations.

Anna Ibbotson · October 21, 2025