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April 16, 2026
UK economy grew at its fastest pace in two years before the Iran war
The UK economy outperformed expectations to grow at its fastest pace in two years in February, though the Middle East conflict will push up inflation, squeeze consumer spending power and curb economic growth from here.
April 15, 2026
Leeds office demand shifts south of the river as Aire Park sets new rental highs
Occupier demand in Leeds’ city centre office market has gravitated south of the river, as Vastint’s Aire Park scheme has emerged as the city’s most popular destination for recent corporate lettings.
April 14, 2026
When the tide turns: the great local authority property sell-off begins
Local authorities became heavy net sellers of UK commercial property last year, with the great wave of investment into the sector well and truly at an end. Many councils are looking to cut their losses on their often controversial investments following a £12 billion debt-fuelled splurge on properties from 2016 to 2021.
April 13, 2026
Multiple factors limited Easter week performance in European hotels
The week of Easter 2026 figured to be the first real test for European hotel performance when measuring the potential impact from the war in Iran.
April 10, 2026
London and New York’s office construction spread reaches a record high
The gap between office construction volumes in the world’s two biggest office markets reached a record high in the second half of 2025. There was more than 16 million square feet of office space under construction in London at the end of 2025, more than 10 million square feet higher than the comparable figure in New York of 5.7 million square feet. This represents the largest differential in favour of London for at least 20 years.
April 10, 2026
FIFA World Cup base camps could boost smaller US hotel markets this summer
A chance to see King Felipe VI and footballer Lamine Yamal of Spain in person in your hometown? That's exactly what residents in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will get the opportunity to do this summer.
April 8, 2026
Vacancy gap between Central London and fringe office markets continues to widen
The difference between the vacancy rates for Central London and fringe London office markets has risen to over 2,500 basis points as occupiers continue to prioritise location in their real estate searches. Central London comprises the City, West End, Midtown, Docklands, and Southbank submarkets, while Fringe London refers to the other areas of Greater London.
April 7, 2026
The pace of hotel performance gains across Australia's capital and regional markets
Australia ended on a high note in 2025 with 7% revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth, a four percentage-point increase from 2024. Hotel supply growth has remained soft for the past two years, remaining below 1%, with the slowdown coinciding with occupancy spurts.
March 31, 2026
Iran war takes Middle East hotel performance down to lowest levels since pandemic
Recent weeks have marked the most severe disruption for the Middle East hospitality industry since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 31, 2026
Hotel openings expected to shake up the London market in 2026
Hotel openings in London are set to continue, with approximately 3,600 rooms due to enter the market in 2026, a 3% increase on last year’s deliveries.
March 30, 2026
Cornwall and Devon hotels witness greater growth in bookings for the school and Easter holidays
Hotels in tourist hotspots, such as Cornwall and Devon and Scotland Provincial, have seen larger increases in bookings for the school holiday and Easter period since the war in the Middle East broke out, suggesting potential domestic demand displacement.
March 30, 2026
Victoria’s secret: Office vacancies are high and take-up has fallen
Office vacancies in London’s Victoria rose to a two-decade high last year and could rise further this year amid historically weak take-up and a big speculative completion. However, some investors remain interested in acquiring properties in this part of SW1.
March 30, 2026
Newcastle city centre under the microscope: Value-driven investors make a tentative return
After a subdued 18 months, office investment activity in Newcastle City Core is beginning to re‑emerge, driven by a combination of softer pricing, improving occupier market dynamics and evidence of rental growth at the prime end. While transaction activity remains below long‑term averages, recent deals suggest pricing has adjusted to a level that value‑seeking capital is comfortable with.
March 27, 2026
Forward bookings data teases potential early winners among US World Cup host markets
Few events command the attention of hoteliers around the world like the FIFA World Cup. Equal parts infrequent and coveted, the tournament has historically driven meaningful gains in occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room thanks to a surge in international and domestic travel demand.
March 27, 2026
Modest room rate growth keeps UK hotel RevPAR positive as occupancy declines
Hotel revenue performance started at a steady pace in 2026, with occupancy in February showing its greatest decline since last June, according to CoStar data.
March 27, 2026
Spotlight on Nottingham Industrial: Major developments reinforce market’s rise as a logistics hub but vacancies remain elevated
Major development commitments from Caddick and Panattoni are reaffirming Nottingham’s status as a strategically located logistics hub.
March 26, 2026
Supply of the best office space varies widely across the Big Six
There is a wide variance in the supply of the best office space across the Big Six office markets, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.
March 25, 2026
Occupier demand surges for Southbank East offices, as construction falls sharply
Fundamentals in London’s Southbank East submarket have strengthened materially since mid-2025, following a prolonged period of demand weakness. Leasing momentum has recovered, with BP’s recent preletting of 192,000 square feet at Timber Square - as revealed by CoStar News - boosting sentiment. Vacancy rates have begun to trend downward, and the market has shifted back into positive absorption after two consecutive years of net demand losses. Here are some of the key themes:
March 23, 2026
London hotels achieving an average daily rate of over $1,000 has more than tripled
The number of luxury hotels achieving ADRs of $1,000 and above has significantly increased since 2019, with London seeing some of the biggest shifts in its luxury supply landscape.
March 20, 2026
Varsity blues: Oxford’s vacancy rate jumps to a 20-year high despite strong leasing
Oxford’s position as a leading centre for science, research and innovation has generated strong demand growth over the past eight years and prompted a wave of new supply. The unprecedented acquisition at the end of last year by the Ellison Institute of Technology at Oxford Science Park has dominated the headlines, but masks a pause in wider market momentum. Here are some of the key themes:

UK economy grew at its fastest pace in two years before the Iran war

Leeds office demand shifts south of the river as Aire Park sets new rental highs

When the tide turns: the great local authority property sell-off begins

Multiple factors limited Easter week performance in European hotels

London and New York’s office construction spread reaches a record high

FIFA World Cup base camps could boost smaller US hotel markets this summer

Vacancy gap between Central London and fringe office markets continues to widen

The pace of hotel performance gains across Australia's capital and regional markets

Iran war takes Middle East hotel performance down to lowest levels since pandemic

Hotel openings expected to shake up the London market in 2026

Cornwall and Devon hotels witness greater growth in bookings for the school and Easter holidays

Victoria’s secret: Office vacancies are high and take-up has fallen

Newcastle city centre under the microscope: Value-driven investors make a tentative return

Forward bookings data teases potential early winners among US World Cup host markets

Modest room rate growth keeps UK hotel RevPAR positive as occupancy declines

Spotlight on Nottingham Industrial: Major developments reinforce market’s rise as a logistics hub but vacancies remain elevated

Supply of the best office space varies widely across the Big Six

Occupier demand surges for Southbank East offices, as construction falls sharply

London hotels achieving an average daily rate of over $1,000 has more than tripled

Varsity blues: Oxford’s vacancy rate jumps to a 20-year high despite strong leasing

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