Market Update - August 2026
EY’s latest economic outlook predicts Britain could be plunged into recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until spring next year.
Britain’s national debt has risen above £3tn for the first time, The Taxpayers’ Alliance reports.
Muse has been named as development partner by Wakefield Council for the long-term regeneration of Castleford, west Yorkshire.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has emerged as the frontrunner to buy an 11-building estate in the City.
Korea’s Hyundai Asset Management has refinanced an office campus near Edinburgh it acquired for £130m.
Olympian and HGP secure £75m refinancing of Centre Court, their 790-bed student accommodation scheme in Nottingham.
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos for just £120m a decade after it bought the retailer.
The number of padel courts in Britain rises to 2,000 - back in 2020, there were just 87.
Next has opened a 132,000 sq ft flagship at Bluewater in Kent, reportedly tripling its footprint at the centre.
Time Out is launching a new flagship market in Piccadilly Circus.
According to Savills for Real Estate:UK, new BTR starts have fallen sharply across the UK, highlighting the growing viability pressures facing the sector.
Border to Coast has confirmed the £400m purchase of an 866-home single-family housing portfolio from Blackstone’s Leaf Living.
Long Harbour Capital has locked in a £160m investment loan from NatWest.
ESG data platform Deepki expands its ESG platform by acquiring sustainability consultancy Evora Global and energy-data specialist Metry.
Plans have been approved to fill the Tower of London’s moat with ponds, wetlands, meadows and rain gardens.
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