Members' Insights
 

Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

2nd January 2020
The changing landscape of the retail warehouse market
Retail warehousing is arguably the most defensive sub sector of retail against the rise of online. Additionally the space offers flexibility and is often underpinned by alternative uses. We analyse the strength, weaknesses and opportunities which we are currently exploring for our clients.
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17th December 2019
The future for ground rents is positive
Huw Holman, Specialist Property Investment at Knight Frank, discusses investment and increasing demand for commercial ground rents. 
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9th December 2019
High demand for office space as tech drives employment growth in the UK’s cities
Employment in the technology sector is set to rise across the UK regional cities by 16% over the next ten years, says leading real estate adviser, Knight Frank.
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3rd December 2019
Knight Frank and Work.Life launch managed flexible workspace platform Yours
Global property adviser Knight Frank and flexible office provider Work.Life announce the launch of new flexible managed workspace solution, Yours.
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27th November 2019
Lifetime Mortgage vs Retirement Interest Only Mortgage - what's the difference?
Our Later Life Finance expert David Forsdyke explains some of the key differences between two mortgage products used by older home owners; Lifetime Mortgages and the Retirement Interest-Only (RIO) Mortgage, which on the surface can appear similar.
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25th November 2019
Is self-managing a multi-let property a good idea?
It’s not uncommon for property owners to want to self-manage their own multi-let commercial or residential buildings. Usually it’s because they think it will save them money or that they can do it better themselves. 
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22nd November 2019
Approved Inspectors: a conundrum facing the construction industry
It’s no secret that the construction industry has been facing an issue with a proportion of Approved Inspectors (AI’s) who have had difficulties in, or have been unable to, renew their insurance policies. 
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21st November 2019
Knight Frank Clocks-up 25 years in Newcastle
Knight Frank Newcastle is celebrating 25 years in business - having grown from three to 76 employees to become the North East’s largest commercial property agency.
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18th November 2019
Six-figure investment brings two new tenants to No. 2 Collingwood Street
A six-figure refurbishment has attracted two new office tenants to a Grade II-listed building on Newcastle's Collingwood Street – meaning the property is now almost full, with just one suite available to let.
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14th November 2019
Voltage Power Optimisation: A simple way to cut energy costs
Sustainability is high on the agenda for landlords and occupiers alike. But for landlords and asset managers, new technology also offers the potential to significantly reduce running costs and improve the reliability of a building’s energy supply. 
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12th November 2019
South East Land Track Record
Knight Frank has completed 21 deals within the South East (excluding London) during the 2018/2019 financial year, with total land transacted in the last three years of in excess of £400 million.
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11th November 2019
Greenhouse or green wash: can construction really establish its green credentials?
As pressure mounts to deal with the climate crisis, the construction industry is faced with the challenge of making buildings more environmentally-friendly.
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