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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
