Research
Prime London rental Q3 2023
The bounce back in rental demand after the pandemic amid constrained supply created a turbo-charged market in 2022. There is still very strong rental demand compared to pre-pandemic norms, but it has now plateau-ed in many areas, or has started to recede slightly.
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UK & London lettings update Q3 2023
Rents continue to rise, but a slight loosening in supply means the pace of growth is beginning to ease in many regions.
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UK & London sales market update Q3 2023
Average house prices continue to fall, although at a relatively modest rate. Average values are down 3.5% on the year.
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UK economic outlook Q3 2023
The economy settled down relatively quickly from the shock of the mini-budget in September last year and the resulting spike in gilt rates and mortgage rates.
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Commercial market update Q2 2023
The UK’s economic mood music has been more upbeat so far this year than many would have anticipated in the wake of the mini-budget last year. This culminated in the IMF, traditionally circumspect about the UK’s economic outlook, confirming in late May that the country would not enter recession this year, contrary to its earlier forecasts.
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Office market update Q2 2023
Office take-up gained some momentum towards the end of Q1 as employees continue to return to the workplace in greater numbers. But overall demand for office space remains muted compared to historical norms.
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Retail market update Q2 2023
Retail sales fell back in May after rising slightly in April, according to a survey from the CBI, but the overall outlook is slightly more upbeat than at the beginning of the year as consumer confidence continues to climb and the prospect of lower energy bills is factored in.
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Industrial market update Q2 2023
Average industrial property yields, according to MSCI, which softened sharply last year remained largely unchanged in Q1 2023, as the market absorbed the new economic landscape in the UK.
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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.
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UK economic outlook Q2 2023
Higher than expected inflation dampens expectations for UK economy. Inflation data was higher than expected in May, which has weighed on business confidence, and has pushed interest rate expectations, and the cost of borrowing, higher.
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