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Retail property is fighting back

The latest commercial data from Rightmove Commercial, shows that retail property demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels, hitting a 15 month high. The long awaited reopening of non-essential retail this week in England is a welcome boost for a retail sector which has been amongst the hardest hit during the

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New planning freedoms

New freedoms to support high streets and fast track delivery of schools and hospitals across England introduced today Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announces package of measures to revitalise England’s cherished high streets and town centres. New planning law enables unused commercial buildings to be changed into homes Will provide much-needed

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Staycations as an Asset Class

Current reduced international travel opportunities due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic are expected to drive the growth of the UK leisure industry. Staycations were becoming increasingly popular pre-covid and look like they will continue to do so, post covid, even as travel restrictions are lifted. £49 billion was spent abroad