The rental market is tightening again, but national averages only tell part of the story. We look at what the latest data means in Maidenhead and Worcester, and what we are seeing in our own buildings.
One founder’s bold call to end WFH sparked a wider conversation about culture, mentoring and connection at work, and what it means for choosing the right office space.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published Written Statement HCWS126 — its long-awaited interim response to consultations on non-domestic MEES, first launched in 2019 — confirming its intended direction for commercial property in England and Wales. It confirmed that commercial buildings over 1,000 square metres must reach EPC B by 2031. With almost three quarters of stock currently falling short, we set out what landlords need to know.
On Monday 20 July, Andy Burnham became the UK’s 59th Prime Minister — the seventh in a decade. For those of us working in property management, the temptation at moments like this is to reach for the pause button. We think that instinct deserves some scrutiny.
Sixty-plus years of owning and managing property teaches you a great deal. In this month’s piece we share what we have actually learned — about buildings, tenants, the landlord relationship and why the long view almost always wins. The honest version, as directly as we can put it.
The right landlord relationship starts with clarity. We’re always happy to answer all five of these questions — and any others you have — before anything is agreed.
A plain‑English guide for growing SMEs looking to negotiate a commercial lease agreement, from Weir Bank Group.
A good landlord and tenant relationship is one of the most valuable assets in property management. When communication is clear and trust is strong, everyone benefits—from smoother day‑to‑day operations to long‑term rental success. In this piece, we explore why the landlord‑tenant relationship matters, the benefits of maintaining a positive partnership, and practical ways to start improving landlord‑tenant relationships today.
The Government has confirmed that all private sector landlords letting residential properties in England will have until 1 October 2030 to bring their properties up to a minimum EPC rating of C in order to continue renting them out. An achievable goal or shooting for the stars?
As 2026 gets underway, it may be worth reflecting on how office space affects productivity in your own business…