The Commercial Property Experts News Hub
News, tips and tricks for commercial property sellers and buyers
- Show all categories
- News Articles
Aug 5, 2025
Why Hammerson’s Bullring & Grand Central Buyout Reshapes UK Retail Real Estate
Hammerson’s recent acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central shopping centres for £319 million is more than a high-profile deal—it’s a blueprint for modern retail
Aug 1, 2025
Why the Proposed Ban on “Upward‑Only” Rent Reviews Could Redefine UK Commercial Leasing
A seismic shift is brewing in UK commercial property. Under the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill, the government proposes banning upward‑only rent review clauses in all new commercial l
Jul 30, 2025
Blackstone Raises Stakes on Warehouse REIT: A Consolidation Wave in UK Logistics
Blackstone’s decision to increase its takeover bid for Warehouse REIT to £489 million, surpassing Tritax Big Box’s £485 million offer, marks a pivotal moment in UK logistics real estate. It signals no
Jul 30, 2025
Securing the Smart Building Revolution: How Cyber Risk Is Changing UK Commercial Property
As UK offices, retail centres and logistics hubs become ever smarter, new cyber risks are emerging and not just in IT, but across the built environment. A recent Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyo
Jul 16, 2025
Securing the Smart Building Revolution: A New Imperative for UK Commercial Property
As UK offices, retail parks and logistics hubs embrace digital transformation, a critical vulnerability has arisen: cyber security. According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), 27
Jul 16, 2025
Blackstone vs. Tritax Big Box: What the Warehouse REIT Battle Means for UK Logistics Property
The UK’s logistics property sector is at the heart of a high-stakes bidding war. On July 1, Blackstone signalled it may up its offer for Warehouse REIT after Tritax Big Box clinched shareholder approv