"Based on data from MSCI, the value of pending deals (i.e. those in contract but not yet completed) at the beginning of this year - which is generally strongly correlated with the final turnover data - is 29% higher than Q1 last year. "

"Green leases are now a familiar feature of the UK commercial property market. What began as a progressive concept has become, at least in institutional circles, part of the mainstream leasing conversation. "

"After a turbulent period, the UK holiday parks sector has entered 2026 with renewed confidence. Deal volumes in 2025 doubled year‑on‑year, driven largely by established operators rather than new external investors."

"On 27 November 2025, Matthew Pennycook, confirmed the advent of reforms to local plan-making with the aim of accelerating housebuilding and achieving universal plan coverage."

"As the tech industry has continued to expand and garner attention, especially due to the rise of AI, the real estate strategies of tech companies have increasingly also risen in interest as landlords and developers look to attract them as occupiers."

"The UK’s higher (HE) and further (FE) education sectors will continue to face challenges in 2026 but many institutions are now moving from planning for change to taking action."

"Business Rates as a tax on the occupation of commercial property is perpetually unpopular, but for many years has perhaps been more of an inconvenience than a major concern."

"West Yorkshire remains a prime location for strategic industrial investment, particularly in the large-scale logistics and warehousing sector. "

"Across Europe, we expect to see occupier demand for logistics space remaining resilient this year and investment volumes to be at least in line with 2025, if not higher."

"Re‑commerce - the online exchange of pre‑owned goods - while still a small segment of European retail, has seen an extraordinary growth trajectory."