The UK’s plan-led system, as prescribed National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), aims to create certainty. Something a little at odds with the current situation, where we all now find ourselves living in these most uncertain of times. In theory, the certainty that is provided by adopted local plans should give confidence to the market, allowing…

The unique shock of Covid-19 and its unprecedented scale make forecasting its impact difficult. This presents challenges for all aspects of commercial real estate, even without the travel restrictions now in place. But core, income-producing real estate stands up well against volatile equity markets and low-yielding bonds. The UK is a well-established, transparent, global safe…

The government have amended lockdown legislation, meaning that estate agents can open their doors, conduct physical viewings and market appraisals, and enable England’s property market to start moving again. This is great news for tenants, buyers, landlords and sellers who have been stuck in limbo over the past few months. While virtual viewings provide an…