RICS Commercial Property Market Survey, 2011 (Q3)
31st October 2011
The latest RICS UK Commercial Market Survey shows that tenant demand retreated over the quarter which, coupled with rising available space, is resulting in a more negative view on rental expectations. The fall in sentiment is attributed to the uncertain outlook for the wider economy. Read the full report here.

UK Economy & Property Market Chart Book, August 2011
29th July 2011
Although concerns are growing over the stuttering UK recovery, the commitment of the government to its austerity plan has enabled the gilt market to shrug off the tremors being felt in some bond markets in the euro area. In the commercial property market, a very striking regional divide is evident in the results of the Q2 RICS Commercial Property Survey (see below). Read the full report here.

RICS Commercial Property Market Survey, 2011 (Q2)
28th July 2011
Nationally, occupier demand and availability increased at broadly the same pace, except for London's buoyant office market. The rental outlook for retail and industrial, while much weaker than offices, is also stronger in London than elsewhere. Read the full report here.

RICS Commercial Property Market Survey, 2011 (Q1)
05th June 2011
Office space in London continued to outperform all other sectors and regions of the UK’s commercial property market during the first three months of 2011, according to the latest RICS UK Commercial Market Survey. It suggests that unwillingness by banks to lend at competitive rates is continuing to discourage investors, reflected in a depressed market in secondary property. Read the full Report here.

RICS Commentary on Budget, March 2011
23rd March 2011
RICS is pleased that the Chancellor has chosen to focus on the promotion of enduring growth and jobs for the future in the 2011 Budget following the measures set out in the Comprehensive Spending Review at the end of 2010. Measures to help land, property and construction will be essential to drive the economic recovery and make it sustainable in the long term.

RICS Commercial Property Market Survey, 2010 (Q4)
14th February 2011
The latest market survey from RICS reports a modest rise in tenant demand for retail space and a stabilisation of interest in office and industrial property. Read the Report here.

Business Alert : 2010 Rating Revaluation
24th August 2009
The Rateable Values of all business premises are due to be revised with effect from 1st April 2010. The impact of these changes on business profitability should not be underestimated. Read our latest Business Alert on the subject for help and advice.