Research

Return to the office

For several years pre-pandemic the homework rate was around 5%, compared to 1% in 1981. It rocketed to 37% in April 2020 and remains high as pandemic restrictions ease.

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Office block in London Docklands

Wider South East Q3 2021

High levels of house price growth were seen in both the sales and rental markets of the wider South East in Q3, continuing the trend seen throughout 2021 so far.

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Panorama of Docklands and Canada Water

UK economic outlook Q3 2021

There was a stop-start nature to the economic recovery in Q3, with shortages of labour and materials taking over from pandemic restrictions as the main drag on growth.

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Canary Wharf

Forecasts & outlook Q3 2021

The economy is recovering ahead of the initially expected schedule and, while this should continue next year, there are risks that supply chain and labour issues could push inflation well above target.

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UK development review Q3 2021

More of the same for the development statistics in Q3 as pre-pandemic levels of output continue both at national and London level.

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UK rental review Q3 2021

The rental market recovery strengthened further in Q3, with high demand and low supply conditions continuing across the country.

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Prebend Street, Islington

UK sales review Q3 2021

The high demand and relatively low supply environment persisted in Q3, meaning more house price growth and continuing high levels of activity as buyers competed over available homes.

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London sales & rental review Q3 2021

The London rental market was very strong in Q3, across both the prime and mainstream sectors, as demand increased significantly due to returning office workers and the usual seasonal boost from students and graduates.

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Chiswick, London

Retail market report Q2 2021

Retail yields have repriced as average UK retail yields are now 6.8% which compares with 5.3% five years ago.

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High street

Office market report Q2 2021

Financial service companies are seeking out the best model for hybrid working, with 79% of financial service firms surveyed by CBI/PWC in Q2 2021 reassessing their workspace needs and 82% are planning on implanting hybrid ways of working.

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