Posted Tuesday 7th December 2021
Despite the property sector booming with the introduction of the stamp duty holiday, annual housing supply of new dwellings is down 11% on 2020. According to the latest data, levels of housing supply isn’t growing but shrinking.
Following the end of the stamp duty holiday, mortgage approvals have dropped significantly. Appraisals remained above the pre-covid levels but net borrowing is at its lowest since July 2021. All this despite interest rates staying low.
Oxford Street is being shaken up with news that House of Fraser is set to close its flagship for good. After being served notice from the retailer’s landlord the building has been given the go ahead for redevelopment.
Hotels have felt the effects of the pandemic more than many other industries but there is some good news. Levels of festive bookings are strong with occupancy rates rising across the last couple of months.
Positive news for landlords as recent data by Re-Leased shows that rent collection of commercial space over the last quarter was at its highest level since pre-pandemic. Including in retail!
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