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Commercial Property Market Review – January 2026

Commercial property 2026: offices lead, AI drives data centres, retail rebounds, hotels set for stronger year.

Kick off 2026 on top of your tax numbers

Start thinking about making the most of tax-efficient opportunities before the end of the 2025/26 tax year. Think about your pension, ISAs, CGT, Dividend Tax and gifting for IHT purposes.

Looking ahead: A new year, a clear plan

Start 2026 with a clear plan and peace of mind. We’re here to help you protect and grow your wealth with clarity and purpose, whether that means reviewing investments, revisiting pension arrangements or preparing for key milestones.   

It’s that time of year again – consider your end of tax year planning

As the tax year end approaches, now is the time to review your finances and maximise allowances before 6 April

News in Review

This week's edition covers the World Economic Forum in Davos, the latest UK inflation data and historic highs for the gold price.

Economic Review – January 2026

In our Economic Review of January – UK growth surprises, inflation pressures ease, markets advance and consumers show resilience

Commercial Property Market Review – August 2025

The UK commercial property market showed mixed signals in Q2 2025. London’s data centre demand soared, retail investment rebounded sharply, and Central London’s office and industrial sectors outperformed. Investors remain optimistic despite broader market stagnation. 

Commercial Property Market Review – September 2025

The commercial property market saw lower turnover but bigger deal sizes in early 2025. Outlook for H2 is strong with potential rate cuts boosting investor confidence, though London’s construction pipeline faces challenges despite some support from government-backed projects. 

Commercial Property Market Review – July 2025

The City of London is showing renewed investment confidence, with activity well above 2024 levels. Buying has become more appealing than renting, driving owner-occupier growth. In Scotland, hotel assets outperformed despite an overall dip in commercial investment volumes. 

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