Introduction According to a 2025 survey by buy to let lender Together, a number of UK landlords and property developers are not fully aware of overall financial costs or resulting benefits when planning property renovation or repairs to their housing portfolio. This can impact on the overall profitability when selling a developed property or taking … Read more
Introduction NatWest has released a report titled: Key strategies to managing working capital in 2025 to help UK businesses manage their cash flow in times where economic volatility caused by international events and other domestic factors can have unexpected impact on working capital. Sudden changes to market conditions can lead to businesses lacking working capital … Read more
Introduction According to a 2025 report from Airwallex, an international finance for business platform, the top capital equipment purchases UK SME owners are planning this year are related to green sustainability, with 44% of those surveyed citing this as a top investment priority. More than half of those surveyed within that bracket are looking to … Read more
Introduction According to a 2025 commercial property report from the Alan Boswell Group, the average cost of commercial property in England is forecast to rise by around 19% over the next decade (between 2024 and 2034), representing an increase from £94 to £112 per square foot. This positive forecast makes it a viable consideration for … Read more
Introduction According to a new study from PwC the number of businesses committed to achieving net zero by 2030 has increased to 47%, up from 28% a year ago. 89% of businesses reported higher energy consumption and therefore higher energy costs over the last 12 months. 34% of businesses stated that the main cause of … Read more
Introduction According to a 2025 StartUp Ambition report by Enterprise Nation, 47% of UK adults surveyed are considering starting a self employed business or creating a “side hustle” to monetise their skills and hobbies or bring in additional income to assist with the rise of cost of living. This entrepreneurial sentiment marks a 12% increase … Read more
Introduction According to recent research from Lloyds Bank, 70% of UK surveyed businesses expect their turnover to increase in 2025, up from 62% when questioned in the same confidence survey 12 months ago. 73% of businesses are also expecting to see increased profitability levels as they feel more optimistic about their growth prospects. Businesses are … Read more
Introduction According to new analysis by HSBC Innovation Banking UK and Dealroom, UK innovation businesses were estimated to be worth a combined value of around £1 trillion at the end of 2024. This figure represents a 20% increase year-on-year when compared with 2023 and an overall increase of 9 times (900%) over the past 10 … Read more
Introduction According to the January 2025 Business Insights and Conditions Survey published by the Office for National Statistics, around 1 in 5 (21%) of UK businesses with 10 or more employees reported that they had exported goods or services in the last 12 months. 18% of these exporting businesses reported they exported more in December … Read more
Introduction Deloitte’s 2024 Regional Crane Survey, which tracks construction activity in Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester, revealed a significant slowdown in new construction starts. Only 47 projects broke ground in 2024, compared to 63 in 2023. This survey is a key indicator of UK-wide construction and property development trends. The primary reason for this decline … Read more