About the latest instalment
This summer edition of the Property Market Update Series brings together national and regional insight from two standout events: our third annual property insight evening with Savills in London, and a panel discussion in Bristol featuring regional property experts.
Together, they offer a timely view of the forces shaping real estate decision-making in 2025 and beyond – from investor sentiment and compliance risk to asset performance and strategy.
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Insights drawn from expert voices across the industry
This edition includes editorial write-ups based on the insights shared by:
- Savills – Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research
- Savills – Clare Bailey, Research Director for Commercial Property
- HCR – Clare Day, Real Estate Lawyer
- Saffery – Richard Cartwright, Partner
- Carter Jonas – George Densham, Property Consultant
Commentary is also provided by members of our Real Estate Finance team.
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Where the housing market heads next
Savills’ Lucian Cook outlines the stabilising factors shaping residential investment, from mortgage affordability to shifting sentiment and long-term repositioning.
From offices to opportunity
Savill’s Clare Bailey highlights the slow recovery in commercial real estate, with strong performance concentrated in ESG-aligned offices, logistics, and regional centres.
Five questions shaping investor thinking in 2025
A summary of the Q&A from our Savills’ property insight evening, where audience questions covered tax exposure, planning delays, rental resilience and more.
Ten takeaways from the Savills' insight evening
We spoke to Chris Smith, Commercial Banker in Real Estate Finance, to capture his reflections on the key themes that emerged from this year’s event – from cautious confidence in residential to selective recovery in commercial – and what it all means for today’s real estate decision-makers.
Regulation, risk, and portfolio strategy
A closer look at how regulation – including EPCs and safety requirements – is influencing portfolio decisions, deal structuring, and professional advice.
How developers can deliver despite delays
Explore how UK developers can navigate Gateway 2, tighter funding scrutiny, and planning delays to keep projects moving in a complex regulatory landscape.
Top ten takeaways from the South West experts
Angela Niering-Wren, Senior Commercial Banker in our Real Estate Finance team, shares her reflections on what stood out most during this panel hosted in Bristol – from documentation and compliance to investor sentiment and funding complexity.
Choosing the right ownership model for landlords
Explore how UK landlords can align ownership structures with long-term goals, from tax planning to succession and incorporation pitfalls.
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