July 18, 2025
The UK hotel market is in a state of flux after a challenging first half of the year
Half-year revenue per available room results point to a slowdown in UK hotel performance, according to CoStar data.
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July 18, 2025Regional office markets show resilience despite headwinds
Britain's major regional office markets delivered strong performance in the first half of 2025. The Big Six cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester recorded combined take-up of 1.73 million square feet, reports Savills.- July 18, 2025
UK office take-up hits post-pandemic high
Tariff concerns and trade tensions failed to dent momentum in the office occupier market in the second quarter of 2025 as national take-up surged to its highest level since the pandemic began. 
July 17, 2025Logistics availability rates continue upward march – but not in all regions
The availability rate of logistics warehouses of 50,000 square feet and above rose in eight of the UK mainland’s 11 regions in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, and 10 regions in the year to June.
July 16, 2025Clarion call lifts Lancashire investment to record level
Lancashire industrial investment reached an all-time high during the second quarter of 2025, as a reversionary opportunity, a redevelopment project and the largest-ever transaction in the market changed hands.
July 14, 2025Retail vacancies surge in ULEZ expansion areas as reduced traffic hits sales
Vacancy rates for retail space in the London boroughs included in the 2023 ultra-low emission zone expansion have risen sharply over the last three years compared with the boroughs immediately beyond the expanded area.
July 11, 2025UK economy contracts unexpectedly in May amid production and construction slump
The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in May, as output in the production and construction sectors declined. Many analysts had anticipated a modest 0.1% growth for the month rather than the 0.1% contraction that materialised.
July 11, 2025Heathrow’s industrial market yet to take flight this year amid tariff disruption
Heathrow has been one of London’s best-performing industrial submarkets in recent years. However, while warehouse vacancies remain low around the airport, they are rising, with a dearth of leasing and investment activity recently amid rising trade and tariff uncertainty.
July 9, 2025Oxford retail vacancies hit a 15-year high amid traffic curbs and shifting shopping habits
The amount of vacant retail space in central Oxford has risen to its highest level for at least 15 years, as the rise of online shopping, stubbornly low consumer confidence and the introduction of traffic restrictions have led to falling demand for physical space.
July 7, 2025Commercial property pros focus on incentives in sweeping federal tax and funding law
Commercial real estate professionals expect the sweeping $4.5 trillion federal tax and funding bill signed into law by President Donald Trump to have some positive effects on the property industry.
July 7, 2025Spotlight on Birmingham offices: 10 key trends
Birmingham has witnessed some substantial office lettings over the past 12 months. While occupier sentiment has slowed recently, lettings on the best quality space continue to take centre stage.
July 2, 2025Portsmouth Property Association conference: A challenging year, but optimism is returning
The Portsmouth Property Association gathered at the newly refurbished auditorium at Lakeside North Harbour for its annual conference last week, with over 70 delegates sharing their insights and forecasts for the year ahead.
June 30, 2025Trafford leads industrial investment across Manchester
The three strongest-performing Manchester submarkets for industrial investment over the past five years have maintained the top spots over the past 12 months.
June 27, 2025The City is one of the best-performing hotel markets in London
Hotels in the City submarket have outperformed the wider London market over the past 12 months. It is also one of the two submarkets that achieved year-on-year revenue per available room growth in year-to-May 2025, out of 17 submarkets in total.
June 27, 2025Spotlight on Herefordshire & Worcestershire: Lowest office vacancies in the West Midlands
Office market conditions in Herefordshire & Worcestershire have stabilised in recent quarters, in line with higher office attendance and firms having more clarity over their space needs several years post-pandemic.
June 26, 2025Manchester city centre hotel market continues to thrive despite growing supply
Hotel supply in the Manchester Centre submarket, encompassing the city centre, has been on an upward trend in the past decade. Twelve-month supply has grown at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 5% between 2015 and 2025, well ahead of the national average of 1%.
June 24, 2025Offices lease quicker in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Office space in the Old Town submarket has a higher probability of leasing than elsewhere in central Edinburgh, over both six- and 12-month periods, according to CoStar estimates.
June 23, 2025UK hotel forecasts downgraded as 2025 trading results underwhelm
UK hotel forecasts have been downgraded following a weaker start to 2025 than previously expected.
June 23, 2025Retailer demand and rents on the up on Glasgow’s Argyle Street
Retail market dynamics on Glasgow’s Argyle Street are improving, helped by rising footfall, a stronger tenant mix and the promise of public realm enhancements from the city council’s Avenues project.- June 20, 2025
UK retail sales slumped sharply in May, but there are rays of sunshine amid the gloom
National retail sales volumes fell at their fastest pace in 17 months in May, but there are reasons to believe that the retail sector’s recovery will continue after a difficult 2024.
