Investments

What’s driving investment growth within the industrial sector?

In The Wealth Report 2025, the industrial sector was highlighted as one of the most invested in commercial real estate sectors globally. But what’s driving this upward trend?

09 June 2025

Investments

Is green finance a deal breaker for investors?

If the UK is to meet its target of becoming a net zero economy by 2050, the right structures and services need to be put in place that will allow us to put a stop to our contribution to climate

23 April 2025

Investments

5 ways property managers can drive Sustainable Development Goal: Climate Action

Claire Murray, ESG Manager, explores how property managers can not only meet short-term sustainability goals but also future-proof assets...

27 February 2025

Investments

City Property Association’s 'City of London Market Update': Q&A with Dan Gaunt

Over two hundred developers, investors and real estate professionals gathered recently for an update on the current state of the London market, hosted by the City Property Association (CPA).

13 February 2025

ESG

The inevitable shift: ESG's role in guiding listed buildings towards residential conversion

A quiet transformation is unfolding across Central London. Iconic Grade II listed buildings, once highly sought after in the commercial...

05 February 2025

Investments

Understanding rental yields: What to expect from quality properties

If you’re considering becoming a landlord, deciding where and what to buy is a deciding factor in the income you’ll receive. Knowing how to maximise your rental yield (which we’ll explain below) is

31 January 2025

Investments

Void periods explained: How to minimise vacancy and maximise returns

One of the pitfalls of being a landlord is void periods. It can be a real headache. It means a period of time without that rental income and having to find your next tenant. Here, we’ll share

31 January 2025

Investments

Getting started in buy-to-let: a step-by-step guide for new investors

When it comes to investments, a buy-to-let property can seem an attractive and lucrative opportunity. And it can be. But the property landscape’s very different today to 20 years ago. There have been

30 January 2025

Investments

Sourcing best-in-class tenants

Finding the right tenant for your property is an important part of the rental process. You want a high quality match - somebody who’ll look after your property and be a reliable tenant. But how do

30 January 2025

Article

Introducing The London Series 2025: navigating change and seizing opportunity

This week, we’re excited to launch The London Series, a four-part insight series aligned with the 2025 London Breakfast in February, designed to address the pressing issues shaping London’s market

30 January 2025

Investments

Beyond PFI: A Guide to Non-Reversionary Contracts

As we approach the next five years, over 130 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts—valued collectively at £5 billion...

29 January 2025

Development

Life Sciences in 2025: the impact of digital transformation and economic adjustments on real estate

The life sciences sector in the UK continues its upwards trajectory, embracing digital transformation, evolving regulatory reforms, and proving resilient to ongoing economic fluctuations.

20 January 2025

Investments

Valuation & Advisory seminar – key themes for 2025

The Valuation and Advisory team recently hosted a breakfast seminar at 博鱼体育集团 Frank’s Head Office in central London, presenting key themes and forecasts for the UK commercial property market in 2025,

17 January 2025

Workplace

Turning obsolescence into opportunity: how we repositioned a Newcastle Office into a luxury hotel

Our commercial property experts from the Newcastle office, Patrick Matheson, Partner and Ian Tew, Partner, share a successful story where their collaborative approach transformed an outdated office

03 December 2024

Investments

Mapping out the repurposing journey in the UK

During our recent Property Performance event, teams across 博鱼体育集团 Frank came together to discuss what repurposing means for commercial real estate across the UK.

29 November 2024

Investments

Challenging regional brain drain: how Manchester is retaining talent

David Porter, Partner and Office Head in Manchester discusses how regional cities like Manchester are rewriting the narrative of graduate retention by creating vibrant environments where talent and

26 November 2024

Development

How the new labour government could impact the commercial real estate market in Newcastle

With Labour's return to power nationally, there's growing curiosity about how this political shift will affect regional economies.

11 November 2024

Article

The impact of a Labour government on Manchester’s commercial real estate market

David Porter, Partner, Office Head in Manchester, discusses what the new Labour government could mean for the region, and what impact they could have across key areas of change.

11 November 2024

Investments

How UK regional cities are powering the nation

Some of our experts across the UK Cities offices discuss their role in the economy and how each region offers unique advantages and growth potential for real estate and business investment.

11 November 2024

Investments

Understanding commercial asset oversupply and obsolescence

During our recent Property Performance event, we brought together some of our ESG experts to discuss how obsolescence...

06 November 2024

Investments

Top takeaways from our UK Cities' changing DNA: a regional perspective

At our recent Property Performance event, Graham Foxton, Partner, Capital Markets, and Stephen Springham, Partner, Head of UK Markets and Retail Research at 博鱼体育集团 Frank discuss how the evolving DNA

30 October 2024

Investments

博鱼体育集团 Frank facilitates landmark £350 million investment in Scotland’s green energy sector

We're pleased to announce our role in advising Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI) on a transformative lease acquisition of a 15-hectare site adjacent to Port of Nigg, within the Inverness and

09 October 2024

Development

Addressing embodied carbon in commercial real estate

Buildings contribute to 39% of the annual global greenhouse gas emissions, with 28% originating from building operations and 11% from building materials and construction processes, known as embodied

02 October 2024

ESG

Measuring social value in commercial real estate

Kalli Stuart, ESG and Social Value Consultant explores the increasing importance of measuring social value in commercial...

02 September 2024

Investments

Navigating the future: The niche financial sector under a Labour government

Julian Woolgar and James Fairweather, both Partners in the London Tenant Representation team, discuss what impact the new Labour government will have on the niche financial sector.

05 August 2024

Investments

博鱼体育集团 Frank wins Large Property Agency of the Year at the Property Awards 2024

We’re pleased to announce that 博鱼体育集团 Frank has won Large Property Agency of the Year (+100 Employees) at the Property Awards 2024. This award celebrates our achievements, culture, and strategic

23 July 2024

Development

Climate risk and resilience and the opportunity for commercial real estate

Jonathan Hale, Partner and Head of ESG Consulting, and Harriet Hix, Associate, ESG Consulting at 博鱼体育集团 Frank, discuss the different angles of climate risk and the opportunities that they create for

19 July 2024

Economy

Real estate trends from the Private Office

What are Private Office clients thinking now, and what do they see as the biggest trends for 2023?

01 March 2024

Article

The PDR window has been flung open, but how long will it last?

Developers and investors should act now to take advantage of these new permitted development rights before the window of opportunity closes.

27 February 2024

Development

The significance of social value in commercial real estate

Kalli Stuart, ESG graduate in our ESG Consulting team, explores the importance of social value in commercial real estate.

06 February 2024

ESG

What impact does ESG regulation have on business rates?

The commercial real estate industry has embraced a collective responsibility to address ESG challenges. In this article, Matthew Fanning, Associate in the London Business Rates team, considers the

01 February 2024

Development

Commercial real estate in 2023 and the outlook for 2024

We take a look at commercial real estate in 2023 and explore the outlook for 2024.

15 January 2024

ESG

How ESG flows through a commercial building or fit out project

ESG impacts every part of a real estate project. We understand that organisational ESG goals must be integrated into building...

15 December 2023

Investments

Top tips for successful commercial property asset management mobilisation

Commercial property asset management is complex and involves a multitude of tasks and responsibilities. Charlotte Owen, Partner for Property Asset Management at 博鱼体育集团 Frank, outlines several key

14 December 2023

Development

Challenges faced in implementing and maintaining ESG standards

While adopting ESG practices is necessary and becoming increasingly important, it is a complex area that is challenging to navigate. Harriet Hix and Joe Warren from the ESG Consulting team at 博鱼体育集团

04 December 2023

Development

Unlocking the benefits of energy efficiency and net zero initiatives in commercial real estate

Olivia McCue, ESG Consultant at 博鱼体育集团 Frank, explores the benefits associated with energy efficiency and net zero initiatives and their significance within commercial real estate.

06 November 2023