Insights

In this week’s news - UK annual house prices halved in September as ongoing economic uncertainty weighs, mortgage rates have come under renewed pressure as lenders had been increasing mortgage rates amid rising swap rates and inflationary concerns, Q2 GDP revised up and 82% of businesses expect regional economic growth in the next 3 years

September’s Economic Review covers the decision to hold interest rates, a slight upgrade to the global economic outlook for 2026, the surge in government borrowing in August and UK consumer confidence reaching a two-year high

In this week’s news – the Prime Minister’s highly anticipated keynote speech delivers news on the triple lock, the latest OECD Economic Outlook, IMF issues a warning to the UK and US

In this week’s news – Bank Rate held at 3.75% for the sixth time in a row, US interest rates rise, the Chancellor attempts to strengthen EU ties and buyers are cautious ahead of the Budget. Read the articles here…

In our latest commercial property review - year-to-date investment was slightly up on 2025, an update on the UK industrial and logistics sector and the overall market outlook prior to the Budget. Read more here…

In our latest Residential property review, we cover the recent RICS Residential Market Survey, the latest Savills mortgage rates report and the rise in landlord’s incomes. Read on for more information…

In this week’s edition - encouraging economic data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rise in oil prices, the government announces a tourist tax and a surge in buyer demand for property. Read on for more…

This week John Healey delivered his first major speech as Chancellor, business confidence increases by 4 points, the latest data on the manufacturing and services sectors is out and an update on savings. Read on to find out more…

Housing market improves, Burnham boosts business confidence, difficulties in the retail sector and US inflation still high

August’s Economic Review - UK economy expands unexpectedly, UK jobs market “stagnant,” retail sales wilt and higher energy costs

Annual UK inflation rate 2.9% in July, consumer confidence improves, boost in business activity and rise in financial anxiety

Commercial market update – London office take-up, hotel investment uptick, low supply in retail parks and the UK data centre market