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From tariffs to tenants, property partner, Richard Holmes covers the forces shaping UK industrial property in 2025 in a recent article.
The industrial and warehousing sector has been one of the most resilient in UK commercial real estate in recent years thanks to a number of things including trends in supply chains and consumer shopping preferences. Even factoring a degree of general uncertainty in the financial markets due to Donald Trump’s announcements regarding tariffs on overseas goods, there is still a desire to acquire the right industrial and warehousing stock if the price is correct and the right sor
5 days ago


Melanie Greer Walker Recently Completed on the Purchase of a £4.3m Multi-let Industrial Estate.
Commercial property partner Melanie Greer Walker recently completed on the purchase of a £4.3m multi-let industrial estate subject to leases for a US based company of which their UK subsidiary is the principal tenant.
Jul 16


Government to Scrap Upward-only Rent Reviews in Shock Announcement
Upward-only rent reviews, which mean rents can only rise at set review periods, remain a cornerstone of UK leasing and property valuations. While their prevalence has declined over the last two decades, notably in the retail sector and for smaller lettings, they remain common.
Jul 11


The Industrial Sector is Poised for Continued Growth Despite the Challenges
June 2025 Commercial Property Partner, Richard Holmes , featured in BE News discussing the industrial sector . ''The industrial and...
Jun 26


Planning Reform to Accelerate Housing Delivery - At What Cost?
June 2025 In a recent Local Government Lawyer article planning partner Chrisa Tsompani examines how the Government's planning reforms...
Jun 16


Nature vs housing: A Tale of Two Crises
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr, features in BE News covering covering the tale of two crises - Nature vs Housing.
May 16


Devolution White Paper will have a significant impact on the real estate sector
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr, features in BE News covering why the devolution white paper will have a significant impact on the real estate sector.
May 16


European Legal Innovation and Technology Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for knowledge management innovation at the European Legal Innovation and...
Apr 8


Conservation, The Coach House and The Comedienne
April 2025 Planning Partner, Nigel Hewitson , features in the latest edition of Estates Gazette covering the pending dispute involving...
Apr 7


Why The Government Mustn’t Forget Coastal Areas in its Spring Statement
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr covers the main reasons why the government mustn’t forget coastal areas in its Spring Statement in a BE News article
Mar 27


UK’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2030 (NBSAP)
February 2025 Today, the UK Governments (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) released the UK’s National Biodiversity Strategy...
Feb 26


The new NPPF: a plan for change?
Since the new government came into power last July, one thing has become clear: how serious it is about its commitment to deliver 1.5...
Jan 22


What does the demand for data centres mean for the real estate sector in 2025?
Commercial property partner, John Condliffe , appeared in BE News commenting: This growth will impact local power infrastructure,...
Jan 9


New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding
The Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, has published a working paper which seeks industry views on proposed changes to the planning...
Dec 10, 2024


What is Next for Coastal Communities?
November 2024 Head of ESG, Chris Kerr featured in the Local Government Lawyer : The new Labour Government has promised to “rebuild...
Nov 13, 2024


COP29 - The 29th Annual United Nations Climate Meeting
November 2024 COP29 – the 29th annual United Nations climate meeting – starts today in Baku. Our Head of ESG, Chris Kerr , will be...
Nov 11, 2024


Times Best Law Firm
We are delighted to be featured in the 2025 Times Best Law Firm List for commercial property! Congratulations to our team and thank you...
Nov 7, 2024


Key announcements from Autumn's Budget
November 2024 Chief Executive, Peter Allinson ; Head of ESG, Chris Kerr and Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , share their views on the...
Nov 5, 2024


What is the Impact of the Autumn Budget?
November 2024 Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , recently featured in LexisNexis stating: ‘This is a promising and a step in the right...
Nov 4, 2024


Labour Party's Autumn Budget
November 2024 Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Labour government’s first budget since 2010 yesterday. BE News's latest article ...
Nov 1, 2024
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