Commercial Property Market Review – July 2025
City of London investment volumes are rising, with May hitting the highest deal count so far in 2025 Owner-occupier demand is increasing as mortgage costs undercut commercial rents by up to 37% Scottish commercial investment fell 20% in H1 2025, though hotels led performance and private buyers remained active City investment market outlook The City […]
News in Review
According to the Bank of England, global financial uncertainty is increasing, but the UK banking system is strong and well-capitalised The UK economy unexpectedly contracted in May, raising concerns about momentum following strong Q1 growth In her Mansion House speech, the Chancellor confirmed no immediate changes to Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowances or structure “Our […]
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Key monetary policymakers have attended the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Annual Forum to discuss strategies to navigate the “uncertain” world ahead Jerome Powell reiterated the Fed plans to “wait and learn more” about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on inflation before lowering interest rates The services sector recorded its fastest pace of growth since August […]
Economic Review June 2025
The UK economy grew modestly in Q2, recovering slightly after April’s sharp GDP contraction of 0.3% The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.25% but signaled likely cuts from August Retail sales slumped by 2.7% in May, with supermarkets and clothing stores citing weak consumer demand Survey points to modest second-quarter growth Data released […]
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Realistic pricing is essential as the housing market faces seasonal price dips and increased regional competition UK consumer confidence dips due to inflation and job concerns, leading to cautious spending and economic pressure Early summer heat boosts spending, especially among Millennials, despite growing reliance on credit and uneven financial planning “Realistic pricing will remain key […]
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The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 4.25%, citing economic uncertainty and softening in labour data UK inflation remains stable, though food prices, especially chocolate, continue rising faster than other goods Numbers of interest-only mortgages drop sharply, suggesting improved lending standards and lower exposure to risky loans “The world is highly unpredictable” Last week, […]
Commercial Property Market Review – June 2025
City of London investment triples year-on-year, led by State Street’s £382m office acquisition The retail sector rebounded strongly in April, but inflation and falling confidence weigh on outlook The Scottish property market is steady, with largest average deal sizes seen in nearly three years City investment rebounds with biggest deal in over a year as […]
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The Spending Review included: NHS to receive £29bn a year extra and £39bn over 10 years for social housing GDP dropped by 0.3% in April, highlighting ongoing economic fragility and the biggest drop since October 2023 President Trump signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on UK cars being shipped to the US “We are […]
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Global economic growth is slowing, with major economies facing tight financial conditions and rising trade barriers Basic retirement costs have decreased due to lower energy bills, though comfortable living standards are higher than last year New pension reforms aim to improve returns, merge small pots and support stronger retirement outcomes for savers ‘The global outlook […]
News in Review
UK economic growth has been revised upwards by the International Monetary Fund – 1.2% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026 The government plans to double £25bn+ pension megafunds to improve retirements and boost UK investment Retail confidence plunges to a five-year low, with sales falling and businesses bracing for tougher conditions ‘An economic recovery is […]