Discover how Salford's Exchange Quay is using AI-powered HVAC optimisation from CSR Sustain to cut energy costs, improve tenant comfort, and advance its ESG strategy.

Get the CRE Insider analysis on the new £6M investment into Greater Manchester's transport future, detailing the Metrolink expansion pipeline and the first steps towards a city centre underground.

Get the inside track on the major development partnership for Ashton-under-Lyne. CRE Insider breaks down the £multi-billion opportunity, the numbers, and the key questions for bidders

Liverpool’s office market has seen its largest deal of 2025, but the real story isn't just the transaction. Discover why Liverpool John Moores University's ambitious £12.5m decarbonisation project at its Henry Cotton Building is the strategic driver behind its 24,360 sq ft move to City Square.

How is the UK property industry reacting to the proposed upward-only rent review ban? In the final part of our series, we explore the industry verdict, from the BPF's warning that it "risks investor confidence" to concerns it could widen the gap between prime and secondary assets. Read our deep dive into the future of commercial leasing.

The proposed upward-only rent review ban is set to cause a seismic market shift. While tenants may gain protection, landlords could respond with higher initial rents and shorter leases. In Part 2 of our series, we explore the potential unintended consequences and ask: could the ban be the great accelerator for the flexible workspace market?

The UK government has proposed a ban on upward-only rent reviews in a bid to save the high street. But while the legislation aims to rebalance the landlord-tenant relationship, does it address the real challenges of development viability? This in-depth analysis deconstructs the proposal and questions whether the policy truly matches the problem.

Is the UK government's new 'Nature Restoration Fund' a solution for development, or a threat to our cities? A new report from leading ecology firm Arbtech calls it "growthwashing," warning that replacing local green spaces with a single payment could decimate urban nature and intensify inequality. CEO Robert Oates argues both nature and our communities risk becoming "collateral damage" in the pursuit of growth. A critical read for the entire real estate industry.

Arbtech isn’t just leading in ecology, it’s leading in culture. With a people-first model built on trust and wellbeing, it’s setting a new standard for what the workplace can be.

In a city that thrives on bold moves, OBI’s acquisition of BE Group isn’t just another merger; it’s a strategic evolution designed to meet the demands of a more creative, content-driven property market. The integration couldn't have come at a better time for Simon Roddam, now part of the OBI team in Transactions & Asset Management.