Atom Bank Lending Tops £1bn Milestone
Digital challenger Atom Bank has passed the £1bn mark for commercial mortgages. The Newcastle-based lender credits its team and new initiatives for record growth in 2025.
Digital challenger Atom Bank has passed the £1bn mark for commercial mortgages. The Newcastle-based lender credits its team and new initiatives for record growth in 2025.
Property investor Develop North aims to raise £58m, targeting £300m in assets under management to drive regeneration and job creation in the North East. Read the full strategy.
Insurance specialist Pro Global is expanding its Liverpool presence, taking nearly 5,000 sq ft in the iconic Royal Liver Building to support growth in consultancy, claims, and legal services.
Three Pembrokeshire holiday parks have been acquired for nearly £17m out of administration. Savills managed the sales to new leisure operators. Discover the details.
Fabco Group progresses second phase at Pencoed Technology Park, offering 16 new freehold units. The scheme targets local SMEs and is set for March completion. Discover the opportunities.
Simon Carter, CEO of FTSE 100 property giant British Land, announces departure to lead P3 Logistics Parks. Succession process begins for the UK's leading real estate investment trust.
Birmingham City Council is selling a prime 0.79-acre plot next to the Aston Expressway at auction. Guide price is £400,000+. Discover the strategic opportunity.
Plans for eight new commercial buildings at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone aim to boost local employment, featuring an on-site cafe and improved transport links. Read the full details.
A major Inheritance Tax rule change means thousands of UK households could face sudden six-figure bills. Experts warn of a liquidity crisis for pension pots tied up in property. Act now to understand your exposure.
National law firm Thompsons Solicitors is relocating its Newcastle office to the prime Wellbar building after 45 years. The move follows a multimillion-pound refurbishment of the city centre property.
Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors opens a new central Liverpool hub at 20 Chapel Street, marking a major growth step and praising the city's legal sector. Discover the firm's expansion plans.
The UK's financial regulator unveils plans to modernise mortgage lending, aiming to help first-time buyers, the self-employed, and older borrowers. Reforms could begin in 2026.
A huge 17,000 sq ft co-working space, Patch Gloucester, has officially launched at the £107m Forum regeneration site, offering private offices, wellness lounges and event spaces to boost city centre business.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' IHT reforms could force families to sell commercial property quickly to pay bills, warns Bowmore Financial Planning. Learn the risks.
FBC Manby Bowdler, part of Adeptio Law Group, nearly triples its Birmingham legal team with five new partners from Top 200 firms, marking a major recruitment drive. Discover the ambitious expansion plans.
New Knight Frank research reveals a sharp drop in large industrial take-up in Wales for 2025, driven by a critical shortage of modern Grade A space. Discover the market trends and future developments.
More UK households are starting 2026 by seeking expert financial guidance on pensions, mortgages, and savings. Discover how a free matching service provides clarity and a practical first step.
UK homeowners could see mortgage rates dip below 3% by spring 2026, experts forecast. Falling inflation and lender competition are set to bring major relief. Read the full analysis.
A landmark former pub and nightclub in Tamworth's distinctive Art Deco Lighthouse building is on the market for £300,000. Could you revitalise this historic site?
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
The Duke of Northumberland's business arm announces increased turnover and profits, driven by completed retail schemes in Alnwick and Teesside. Read the full financial results.
UK mortgage rates are poised to fall below 3% by spring after a Bank of England rate cut, with lenders expected to launch a competitive price war in January. Discover what this means for homebuyers.
Patch's 17,000 sq ft flagship workspace opens Jan 5 at Gloucester's £107m Forum development, offering co-working, offices & event spaces, boosting city's economy.
Nationwide Building Society will reduce its Standard Mortgage Rate by 0.25% to 6.49% from 1 January 2026, following the Bank of England's base rate cut. Find out what this means for your repayments.
The Bank of England has cut the base interest rate to 3.75%. Martin Lewis explains what this means for your mortgage, savings, and loans. Read his full analysis.
Wirral Council reveals advanced negotiations for a tenant at its costly, empty Irvine building in the £75m Birkenhead Commercial District, a potential boost for the town centre.
Virgin Media O2 has moved 1,100 staff to a new 'marquee' Manchester HQ. The telecoms giant says the city centre location boosts recruitment and hybrid working is here to stay. Read more.
Virgin Media O2 has moved its Manchester customer hub to a new city centre office, doubling job applications. The firm confirms hybrid working is permanent. Read more.
A major fire ripped through a commercial building in Bloxwich, Walsall. West Midlands Fire Service deployed ten crews. No casualties reported. Read the latest.
A prime retail and office space at 34 Tenby Street in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is set for auction on December 10th. Guide price is £230,000+. Discover the details and how to bid.