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With a demand-supply imbalance affecting both the residential and prime commercial markets, there are opportunities to accelerate the delivery of new product and meet expected demand across both sectors by creating mixed-use, mixed-income, walkable places that meet the needs of residents and allow employers to draw on the deepest pool of talent.

Between 1992 and 1997, the Major government saw the economy prosper while the political mood soured. Is the same happening again? 

Time is fast running out for businesses seeking a refund on rates paid for properties whilst they were being refurbished or redeveloped, as the 30th September appeal deadline approaches. 

The Leeds office of leading global property consultancy Knight Frank has advised LJ Real Estate on the purchase of 34 Boar Lane in Leeds city centre for £9.58 million.

Workplace strategy is changing and sustainability is integral to the future of the working environment. Jennifer Townsend, Partner, commercial research, discusses why sustainability is such a pressing issue for Occupiers.

An overview of key economic and financial metrics.

Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.

Knight Frank’s research into innovation-led cities has collected over 100 different indicators, including data on almost 100,000 research institutions globally. From a long-list of 750 cities, these indicators have been applied to 288 cities worldwide to determine which lead innovation and growth, and therefore offer the greatest prospects for resilience for commercial real estate investors.

An overview of key economic and financial metrics.

James Shepherd and Phoebe Hingston share their top tips on how institutional, corporate and public bodies that own rural property can make more of their natural capital.