Gráinne Gilmore
Director of research and insights
Gráinne is our director of research & insights. Before joining Cluttons she held positions at Zoopla, as head of research, and at Knight Frank where she was head of UK residential research, leading the teams producing insights on all aspects of UK sales, lettings, residential development and the specialist BTR, student and later living housing sectors. Gráinne started her career at The Times, where she was an award-winning finance and economics journalist.
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Digital connectivity report 2026: On the right track
We commissioned YouGov to carry out two wide-ranging surveys of MPs and consumers, and found a gap between expectation and reality. Consumers experience regular frustration with mobile connectivity, while MPs are hearing frequently from constituents about slow or variable broadband.
Economic update Q2 2026
There was a promising start to the year, with expectations of more rate cuts boosting sentiment in the prime London and wider UK sales markets. However events in the Middle East, which caused a surge in oil prices and gilt yields has put a brake on the market.
Prime London & UK rental market update Q2 2026
The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) is now in force across the UK - biggest regulatory change in the rental market for decades. In the lead up to the change, which includes the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions, there is evidence that some landlords, especially those with fewer properties, and accidental landlords have chosen to exit the market. The new rules, coupled with tax and policy changes in recent years, and the future rise in income tax from investment property announced at the Budget, are prompting some landlords to review their portfolios.
Economic update and Residential Forecasts Q1 2026
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Prime London & UK rental market update Q1 2026
The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) is now just months away, marking the biggest regulatory change in the rental market for decades. The new rules, coupled with tax and policy changes in recent years, and the future rise in income tax from investment property announced at the Budget, are prompting some landlords to review their portfolios.
Are we there yet? Future-proofing the UK’s digital connectivity infrastructure
This report examines how the UK is currently falling behind in meeting its own targets for gigabit-capable broadband and standalone 5G across the country, with a recognition by MPs that the Government needs to be doing more, especially as the copper switch-off approaches.
UK & London rental market update Q2 2025
Demand in the rental market remains strong, although the large imbalance between supply and demand has narrowed in some markets, meaning rental growth has moderated although a lack of supply is still driving rental growth.
UK & London sales market update Q2 2025
Activity in the UK housing market was boosted in the first three months of the year as buyers rushed to beat the change in stamp duty thresholds at the start of April.
Economic update Q2 2025
The UK economic landscape has been dominated by tariffs since Donald Trump was inaugurated as US President at the end of January.
Can higher planning fees unlock Labour’s housing potential?
Increase productivity by raising prices. It’s not exactly straight out of the business handbook, but one proposal in the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure bill, published last week, aims to achieve this.
Why 2025 will be a crucial year for energy delivery
Late last year the Government outlined how it planned to achieve clean power in the UK’s electricity grid by 2030, bringing forward the target from 2035.
Commercial market update Winter 2024
Investment activity picks up as commercial property turns the corner, but the divergence within the office market is becoming more entrenched.
Office market update Winter 2024
In short: Investment activity starts to rise from a low base, as prime office market gains more momentum. However, demand for secondary and tertiary office space is still low, pushing up vacancy rates across the sector.
Retail market update Winter 2024
In short: The recovery in the retail sector has paused, as more challenging economic and financial conditions for households take their toll on this market.
Industrial market update Winter 2024
In short: Capital growth is gaining momentum amid resilient rental growth and stable yields. Increased supply is pushing up vacancy rates, and this may continue into next year, but demand is still strong for well positioned buildings with good ESG credentials, especially as companies look to ensure their supply chains meet net-zero criteria.