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Commercial real estate outlook for 2026: where risk and opportunity lie
Commercial real estate is not rebounding in the way previous cycles have conditioned us to expect. It is recalibrating.
With capital markets still adjusting, occupier behaviour evolving and asset performance under sharper scrutiny, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by discipline, execution and selective risk-taking.
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Residential development in 2025: What’s shaping delivery now
The UK’s residential development landscape in 2025 is defined by complexity. While appetite remains strong, the journey from site acquisition to delivery is not always straightforward. Developers are operating in a high-cost, high-risk environment, navigating tighter margins, shifting regulations, and slower buyer demand.
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Building momentum: What’s next for residential development in 2025?
For ambitious UK businesses, breaking into the US market can be game-changing. With a population of over 340 million and accounting for around a quarter of global GDP in 2024, the United States represents an incredibly attractive growth opportunity — one defined by scale, innovation, and potential reach.
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2025 commercial property playbook: Office and retail trends to watch
As we look ahead to 2025, the UK’s commercial real estate landscape reveals key opportunities and trends, specifically within the office and retail spaces. In our recent webinar, hosted by Director of Debt Finance, Greg Manson, industry experts Ben Holmes of Ashfield Land and Elliot Stern of Compton shared valuable insights on how tenant expectations, […]
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The North West is leading the UK’s residential resurgence – and we’re here to support it.
Dave Taberner, Associate Director of Property Finance at OakNorth The UK’s residential sector continues to evolve and respond to demographic shifts, economic trends, and societal needs, with the North West market being no different. Over the past 18 months, it has demonstrated remarkable resilience, and we’re now delighted and encouraged to see its general outlook […]
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Anticipating the Autumn Budget: How the UK residential sector could be impacted
As the UK awaits the first Budget from Labour since its election earlier this year, residential property developers and investors are closely watching how the new government’s policies will shape the sector. While the government’s focus on stabilising the economy and boosting housing supply is welcomed by many, concerns remain around potential tax changes that […]