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Economic update Q2 2026

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 […] Read more

Prime London & UK sales market update Q2 2026

Prime London & UK sales market update Q2 2026

Average prime London prices fell by -2.6% in the year to the end of March, compared to a -2.2% decline during 2025. However, the scale of quarterly […] Read more

Prime London & UK rental market update Q2 2026

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 […] Read more

Economic update and Residential Forecasts – Q1 2026

Economic update and Residential Forecasts – Q1 2026

Economic update and Residential Forecasts – Q1 2026 The Budget provided clarity on the tax landscape for homes, with two major announcements coming into force next year […] Read more

Prime London & UK rental market update Q1 2026

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, […] Read more

Prime London & UK sales market update Q1 2026

Prime London & UK sales market update Q1 2026

Prime London & UK sales market update Q1 2026 As we highlighted in our previous report, the certainty provided by the Budget acted as a trigger to […] Read more

Prime London & UK rental market update Q4 2025

Prime London & UK rental market update Q4 2025

Prime London & UK rental market update Q4 2025 The policy landscape for the rental market is on the cusp of significant change. The Renters’ Rights Bill received […] Read more

Prime London & UK sales market update Q4 2025

Prime London & UK sales market update Q4 2025

Stories started to emerge in August that the Chancellor was considering introducing or raising property taxes in the November’s Budget, especially for more expensive homes. Read more

Economic update Q4 2025

Economic update Q4 2025

Sluggish economic growth and a growing productivity gap means the Chancellor will most likely raise taxes in the November Budget. There is increasing speculation this could […] Read more

Prime London & UK rental market update Q3 2025

Prime London & UK rental market update Q3 2025

Rental growth has stabilised in the prime London market at a modest rate of just under 2%, but activity levels, especially for one and two-bedroom properties […] Read more

Prime London & UK sales market update Q3 2025

Prime London & UK sales market update Q3 2025

The prime London market is becoming ever more localised, with the market moving at different speeds in the centre compared to the prime outer areas, and […] Read more

Economic update Q3 2025

Economic update Q3 2025

The Bank of England delivered the much-anticipated August base rate cut, reducing the base rate to 4%, from 4.25%. More tariffs being applied by the US […] Read more

Quarterly commercial research

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Commercial Quarterly Examiner – retail market update Q1 2026

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – retail market update Q1 2026

An early Easter provided a much-needed boost to food sales, according to the BRC Retail Sales Monitor. Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – industrial market update Q1 2026

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – industrial market update Q1 2026

There is little new pressure on logistics and industrial take-up from online retail. Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – office market update Q1 2026

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – office market update Q1 2026

Average UK office occupancy reached 44.2% in February, the highest level since the survey began in May 2021. Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – industrial market update Q4 2025

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – industrial market update Q4 2025

Online sales as a proportion of retail sales rose throughout 2025 and are now at the highest level since January 2022. Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – retail market update Q4 2025

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – retail market update Q4 2025

According to January’s BRC Retail Sales Monitor , the 2025 festive trading period was marked by volatility but enjoyed a post- Christmas rebound in physical store footfall and sales. Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – office market update Q4 2025

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – office market update Q4 2025

Average UK office occupancy continues to push higher and reached a new post-pandemic high, increasing to 41.9% in November from of 40.2% in early October according to Remit Consulting’s Return survey. Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – retail market update Q3 2025

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – retail market update Q3 2025

According to October’s BRC Retail Sales Monitor total retail sales increased by 2.3% year on year in September, compared to growth of 2% in September 2024. Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – office market update Q3 2025

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – office market update Q3 2025

Average UK office occupancy continues to push higher and reached a new post-pandemic high of 40.2% in early October according to Remit Consulting’s Return survey which […] Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – industrial market update Q3 2025

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – industrial market update Q3 2025

Internet sales penetration of the UK retail market has stabilised and tracking in a range between 26% and 28% since the end of the pandemic. Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – industrial market update Q2 2025

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – industrial market update Q2 2025

At the end of Q2 internet sales as a proportion of all retailing increased to 27.2% from 26.8% in Q1. It has been tracking in a […] Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – office market update Q2 2025

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – office market update Q2 2025

Average UK office occupancy reached a new post-Covid high of 38.1% in the first two weeks of June. Read more

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – retail market update Q2 2025

Commercial Quarterly Examiner – retail market update Q2 2025

In Q2 the UK’s retail real estate market benefitted from supportive underlying macroeconomic conditions. Read more

Connecting today for tomorrow series

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Digital connectivity report 2026: On the right track

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 […] Read more

Are we there yet? Future-proofing the UK’s digital connectivity infrastructure

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 […] Read more

Digital capability, capacity and the infrastructure to support it

Digital capability, capacity and the infrastructure to support it

The country’s reliance on broadband and mobile connections is only rising, with many stakeholders now responsible for delivering the connections on which we all depend. Read more

Future proofing real estate through digital connectivity

Future proofing real estate through digital connectivity

From future proofing to ESG, we think the conversation around connectivity needs to be moved up the agenda. Read more

Connecting the UK

Connecting the UK

We partnered with YouGov to survey MPs and councillors about the Government’s gigabit rollout plans and the challenges involved in meeting the national targets. In addition, […] Read more

The commercial connectivity impact report

The commercial connectivity impact report

The majority (65%) of the UK’s commercial landlords have undertaken work to improve the digital connectivity of their buildings, with almost three quarters (72%) of tenants […] Read more

The London connectivity report – part one: residential tenants 2018

The London connectivity report – part one: residential tenants 2018

Cluttons has published the first part of The London Connectivity Report, focusing on residential tenants, carried out in partnership with YouGov. Read more

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Cluttons produce quarterly research on both the residential and commercial markets. We also produce an annual report on the importance of digital connectivity and the infrastructure needed to provide it.