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South East development market opens with heightened activity

The South East development market has opened with heightened activity on the back of base rate reductions last year, according to SHW’s Q1 2026 South East Development Focus.

5 February 2026

SHW - Footfall is stabilising on High Streets across the South East

The UK High Street in 2026 will continue to be fragile, with vacancy rates remaining elevated, reflecting both structural change and cautious consumer confidence, according to SHW’s Q1 2026 Retail Focus. However, footfall is stabilising and national vacancy is expected to return toward pre‑COVID levels of around 12.4% as the occupational market strengthens.

4 February 2026

SHW - Optimism rising in the South East Industrial & Logistics Market

2025 was challenging for both occupiers and landlords as economic uncertainty and in particular additional business costs such as National insurance and business rates held back many occupier decisions. However, the last two months have seen more optimism in the market, according to SHW’s Q1 2026 South East Industrial & Logistics Focus.

4 February 2026

SHW - Out-of-Town Retail remains a strong performing sector

Retail warehousing remained a strong performing sector throughout 2025, according to SHW’s Q1 2026 Retail Focus. As the standout performer within the retail sector, with low vacancy rates, supply side constraints and occupier demand led to sustained rental growth in 2025.

29 January 2026

How SHW’s Professional Team Uses Tech for Better Outcomes

At SHW we’re pairing great people with the right tools making our advice faster, clearer and more robust.

28 January 2026

External Refurbishment of Flats in South Lambeth

SHW’s London Building Consultancy Department was engaged as Contract Administrator and Principal Designer to manage the refurbishment of a period residential property in South Lambeth, London.

27 January 2026

SHW & Nightwatch Croydon Celebrate two successful years of fundraising

SHW’s Matt Morris met with Nightwatch Croydon this week to celebrate the last two years of fundraising activities.

23 January 2026

SHW - Don’t get caught out – Always check the Ground Rent review clause

“I only pay £350 per annum ground rent.” If you are purchasing a flat, always locate the Ground Rent review clause. In this real example, the ground rent doubled every 10 years, reaching over £5.5 million by the end of term.

21 January 2026

SHW Case Study – Site Inspections on Local Heritage Railway

The Health and Safety Advisor for SHW’s Building Consultancy Team was assigned to conduct a comprehensive health and safety inspection at a local heritage railway. The inspection concentrated on activities associated with rail replacement within a railway tunnel, with the primary aim of verifying that all procedures were performed safely and aligned with established best practices.

15 January 2026