Company Insolvency Statistics || October 2025
Corporate insolvencies in England and Wales showed an uptick in the latest data release from the Insolvency Service for October 2025. Insolvencies were 2% higher compared with September 2025 and were 17% higher than 12 months previously. Notably, the statistics show a 19% year-on-year rise in Administrations, signalling distress among larger businesses. Monthly company insolvency […]
What the 2025 UK Budget Could Look Like for Commercial Property: A Best-Case Scenario
With the backdrop of stretched valuations, shifting occupier trends, sustainability imperatives, and tax headwinds, the industry seems to be largely on pause at present, nervously awaiting this month’s Budget. Whilst economists speculate on which wider tax-raising levers will be pulled, we’ve asked: What would a “best-case” Budget look like for the commercial property industry – […]
The Renters’ Rights Bill – Understanding the Changes
Since the end of 2022, UK buy-to-let (‘BTL’) mortgage approvals rates have experienced a sharp contraction with the number of new BTL loans more than halving between mid-2022 and the end of 2024. The sector has seen some respite following consecutive interest rate reductions over 2024/25, but the climate remains challenging, and landlord demand for […]
Company Insolvency Statistics || August 2025
Corporate insolvencies in England and Wales were broadly stable in August 2025 relative to July (with a 2% deduction witnessed), whilst reflecting a 6% increase on the same period last year. Monthly company insolvency numbers in the first eight months of 2025 were slightly higher than in 2024 and at a similar level to 2023, […]
Watling Real Estate Announces Four Promotions as Growth Continues Nationwide
Watling Real Estate is delighted to announce four well-deserved promotions across its national network, reflecting the continued growth and success of the business. In London, Matthew Southall has been promoted to Director, following his progression to Associate Director in September 2024. Matt plays a key role in the UK’s alternative real estate finance markets and […]
Watling Director Chris Walker Joins NARA Council
We are delighted to announce that Chris Walker, Director at Watling Real Estate has been elected to the Council of NARA – the Association of Property and Fixed Charge Receivers. NARA is widely recognised as the industry gold standard for Fixed Charge Receiverships. As the leading professional body representing Fixed Charge Receivers and associated professionals, […]
Company Insolvency Statistics || July 2025
Corporate insolvencies in England and Wales were broadly stable in July relative to both June 2025 and the same period last year. Whilst elevated by historic standards, insolvency levels are lower than the 30-year annual high seen in 2023. The economic backdrop remains unsettled, with general caution in the corporate marketplace, as firms delay significant […]
Company Insolvency Statistics || June 2025
June 2025 corporate insolvency statistics arrive at a time when the UK economic narrative is anything but settled. With a new Labour administration still bedding in its first full Budget and headline CPI unexpectedly nudging up to 3.6% again in June, market sentiment remains subdued. 2,043 companies entered insolvency in June 2025, representing an 8% […]
Sale-and-Leaseback: Deciphering the Myth
UK Real Estate investment volumes have been in general decline since 2021. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty have both contributed to wavering investor confidence, and consequently, would-be vendors have held back in wait for improving market conditions. With inflation now beginning to stabilise from the hyperinflation of 2022/23, coupled with a 1% fall in the Bank […]
Watling Growth In Birmingham
As we celebrate two years since the launch of Watling Real Estate in June 2023, we have added a new recruit to our Birmingham office. Kyannah-Leigh Johnson, a recent graduate in property development and planning from Birmingham City University, has joined Watling on a 12-month placement. Ben Holyhead, Associate at Watling Real Estate, said: “Having partnered with a number of regional Universities, we found that the breadth and […]
