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📢 Autumn Budget Insights on Business Rates   Adam Barnfield recently represented Vail Williams, addressing the Autumn Budget’s impact on Business Rates.   With the reduction in Retail Relief for FY25/26, many businesses may feel the strain. The proposed lower/higher multiplier (beginning in 2026) would have offered some relief had it been introduced sooner.   At Vail Williams, we're committed to helping businesses manage and mitigate the impact of Business Rates. If you’re concerned about your rates liability and feel a review could be beneficial, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Business Rates team. We're here to help!   For perspectives from Adam and others on the budget, take a look at the article below: https://lnkd.in/ei_V3cEt

💡Blog: NPPF reform and the unintended consequences on housing supply At the Budget yesterday Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, emphasised the importance of getting Britain building again by taking a more growth-focused approach - from amending the planning framework and implementing universal, ambitious local plan coverage, to committing to build 1.5 million new homes. The vast majority of planners (96%) are in agreement that change to strategic planning is needed across the private and public sectors if the Government is to deliver on its ambitious target to deliver 1.5 million new homes (Royal Town Planning Institute survey). On the back of yesterday's Budget announcements, and following on from the closing of the consultation on National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) reform, we explore what is proposed and what the potential effects on national housing supply might be. Discover more in this article from our Head of Residential Property, Gary Jeffries ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3C418yd #residential #residentialproperty #residentialhousing #socialhousing #development #planning #masterplanning #housingsupply #NPPF #Budget2024

Thank you to Vail Williams for choosing LoveBrum as a charity partner for their Tour de VW event and raising vital funds to help the Hidden Heroes in our city! Ben & Matt cycled an incredible 325+ miles from Bournemouth to Birmingham, visiting their VW offices along the way for some amazing home bakes from the teams. 💯 Thank you to everyone involved!❤️ If you’d like to help us raise funds by becoming a LoveBrum charity partner, contact us today! #LoveBrum #Charity #Birmingham

⭐ Last week, the South Coast team hosted a delightful Afternoon Tea to support our regional charity, Sophie's Legacy. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect and contribute to such a worthy cause.   Through our raffle and generous donations, an amazing £390 was raised! 🎉   A huge thank you to Diana Southwell and Emma Parker for organising and to everyone who participated and contributed to this cause. All donations enable Sophie's Legacy to continue their vital work in the community, providing resources and support for those in need.   #Charity #AfternoonTea #Fundraising

🏗️Surrey industrial update: Build it or invest in it, and they will come As we move through 2024, we have seen a good level of industrial activity in Surrey. There has been a transition towards more quality premises, with the delivery of some much-needed Grade A industrial and logistics stock to meet occupier needs. However, with the flight to quality continuing, we must see more high-quality supply as Surrey industrial expert, partner Maria Hoadley, explains in this update which explores: ✅ The benefits of Surrey as an industrial location ✅ The latest rental trends ✅ The rise in demand for ESG-activated stock, which outweighs supply ✅ What's on the market ✅ The industrial supply gap Discover this and more 🔗⬇️ For help and support with your industrial property needs in Surrey, whether you are an occupier or landlord, get in touch. https://bit.ly/3UpGizM #Surrey #industrialmarket #industrialinsight #commercialproperty #commercialrealestate

Celebrating a Remarkable Achievement! 🎓   We are thrilled to congratulate Henry Bourne on achieving a Distinction in MSc Real Estate! Starting his journey in 2022 and completing it in 2024, Henry demonstrated incredible dedication while balancing his workload, personal life and University, proving that hard work truly pays off. In his own words, “It has been the most challenging yet rewarding few years.”   Henry's dissertation, 'Challenges and Opportunities of Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain Requirements for Local Government Development', stands as a testament to his dedication and hard work. He expressed his gratitude to his supervisor, Christina Hirst BSc(Hons) MSc FRICS, stating: "I would like to extend my sincere thanks to my supervisor, Christina Hirst, for her invaluable feedback, guidance, and support throughout this project."   A huge thank you to Andrew Soane, James Williams, David Ramsay, Geoff Fallon, Lisa D., edward martin, Charlie Perkins MRICS, Tanya Horscroft and Diane Roberts for their continued support throughout Henry’s studies.   Henry is now on an APC rotation at Vail Williams. We couldn't be more proud of him and can’t wait to see what the future holds!   Please join us in congratulating Henry on this fantastic achievement! 👏   #MScRealEstate #Achievement #VailWilliams #Biodiversity

📈VW Insider - Thames Valley, Oxford & Surrey Market Report Our latest VW Insider report reveals a return to confidence in the Thames Valley, Oxford and Surrey commercial property market. However, a lack of new industrial supply remains a core issue. The new government has brought with it a fresh perspective and we are already seeing the positive impact of this on the office and industrial markets. It will be interesting to see how this evolves with the imminent Autumn Budget. Core themes of the report include: ✅ Offices regaining their importance as hybrid work solidifies. ✅ Creative repurposing of secondary office buildings bridging the gap in industrial land & residential demand. ✅ Optimism remaining in the industrial market. ✅ Good industrial rental growth prospects compared with other locations. ✅ Life sciences and tech/data centres driving industrial demand. Discover all the latest trends and developments in the Thames Valley, Oxford and Surrey commercial property market with VW Insider. Read the full report 🔗 in comments⬇️ Subscribe to get the inside track - https://bit.ly/40bg7R9 David Barden | Charlie Nicholson | Guy Parkes | Maria Hoadley | Kevin Cook | David Thomas | Geoff Fallon | Mike Watson | Richard Dawtrey | James Newton | Andrew Baillie | Arabella Macrae | Clark Tersol | Natalie Furtado | George O'Connor #VWInsider #ThamesValley #Surrey #Oxford #officemarket #industrialmarket #marketinsight #commercialproperty

The London team had a fantastic evening with the Carbon Funding Consultants last Wednesday. After an insightful market update, the day was wrapped up with some axe throwing— because who doesn’t love a bit of friendly competition? 🏆 Looking forward to the next catch-up. #BetterTogether #London #Networking #MarketUpdate

🏛️Blog: Historic buildings face perfect storm as landlords face crippling maintenance costs The UK is home to a vast array of historic buildings, many of which are still occupied and in use today. In fact, we have one of the oldest building stocks in Europe, with 32% of all non-domestic buildings built prior to 1919. These were constructed to stand the test of time using quality materials which were second to none - from their solid stone walls to natural slate tiles to lead roofs. But the maintenance of these historic buildings is becoming ever harder, and it’s not just because of rising material costs. Together with a shortage of skilled tradespeople and the increasing responsibility to protect historic buildings from environmental changes, landlords are facing the perfect storm, as Associate, Christopher Bailey MRICS, explores. Chris, who specialises in historic buildings having previously looked after Windsor Castle, provides his top tips to help landlords ensure that their historic assets thrive well into the future. Thank you also to Jonathan Williams, Master Stonemason at Fortis Masonry, for your additional insight for this piece. 🔗⬇️ https://bit.ly/4htvvyD We support owners and occupiers of historic buildings with a range of services - from condition assessments and planned preventative maintenance programmes (PPMs) to identify, prioritise and project manage works needed, to supporting with the necessary planning permission. Get in touch for more information. #historicbuildings #landlords #maintenance #buildingconsultancy #assetmanagement #listedbuildings #planning #ESG #EPC #energy #sustainability #buildingsurveying #stonemasonry

🌟 Final Call for Nominations! 🌟 Nominations for the Surrey Property Awards close this Friday! If you haven’t had the chance yet, we’d love your support. Please consider voting for Vail Williams as Best Commercial Agent / Chartered Surveying Practice. Vote here: https://lnkd.in/e7FS-b_i Thank you for your continued support! #SurreyPropertyAwards #VailWilliams #CommercialAgent #Surveying