Research Underpins All Our Business Decisions
WALI + Partners has a dedicated research team reviewing and analysing key considerations during the due diligence process and for on-going asset management.
Supply
Is there future supply of similar properties in the local area and what is the likely impact on demand?
Flexibility
Is alternative use of the building and vacant possession value included in valuation? Is there a contingency plan if the tenant moves out half the staff midway through lease?
Security of Income
Is this a key location for business or a subsidiary (which means tenants less likely to quit) and what are the rental obligations? Are the tenants paying market rent – is the property over rented/ under rented?
Potential Costs
What is the age of building and will there be capex requirements to maintain fabric/structure (structural survey).
Market Data
What point in the office property market cycle are we at – based on historical data, is the office market likely to rise/fall from here and does the investment strategy take this into account?
Comparability
What similar properties are in the local area and how does this office and tenant compare?
UK Economic Statistics
1.9%
Growth of Weekly Earnings
Adjusted for inflation, weekly earnings increased by 1.9% compared to 2014. This is the first increase since 2008, and is due to a combination of growth in average earnings and a low level of inflation.
1.6%
Growth of Gross Annual Earnings
For the year ending 5 April 2015 median gross annual earnings for full-time employees were £27,600, an increase of 1.6% from the previous year.
1.8%
Growth of Gross Weekly Earnings (Public vs. Private Sectors)
Median gross weekly earnings for full-time employees increased by 1.8% in the public sector, and by 1.6% in the private sector. Private sector earnings have remained consistently at around 85% of public sector earnings since 2009.
3.5x
Earnings Gap of the Top 10% versus Bottom 90%
In April 2015 the bottom 10% of full-time employees earned less than £297 per week. At the other end of the distribution, the top 10% of full-time employees earned more than £1,035. Since 1997, earnings at the 90th percentile have remained consistently at around 3.5 times earnings at the 10th percentile.
9.4%
Decreased Gender Pay Gap for Median Earnings of Full-time Employess
The gender pay gap for median earnings of full-time employees decreased to 9.4%, from 9.6% in 2014. This is the lowest since the survey began in 1997, although the gap has changed relatively little over the last 4 years. A similar trend is seen when full-time and part-time employees are combined, although the gap is unchanged from 2014, at 19.2%.
1.8%
Growth of Gross Weekly Earnings (Public vs. Private Sectors)
In April 2015 median gross weekly earnings for full-time employees were £528, up 1.8% from £518 in 2014. This follows an annual growth of 0.2% between 2013 and 2014. Growth has been slower since the economic downturn, averaging around 1.5% per year between 2009 and 2015.
US Economic and Property Outlook
What to expect in the US markets in late 2017.
Real Estate Going Global
Worldwide country summaries for 2017.
EY 2017 Global Market Outlook
Examining trends in real estate and private equity in 2017.
PWC Emerging Trends in Real Estate – 2017
Looking across the geopolitical trends and uncertainty of 2017 and the new rules being established for real estate.
Colliers Property
Colliers’ view: UK monetary policy will remain accommodative, caught as it is between Eurozone stimulus, US tightening and exchange rate constraints.
Real Estate Market Outlook
CBRE’s UK Real Estate Market Outlook for 2016 and beyond. In this report we set out our prediction on the key trends likely to affect UK property […]
UK Development Opportunities | Development Opportunities
Knight Frank’s produced along with Barton Willmore, the planning consultancy, examines where economic fundamentals converge with planning and local knowledge to suggest the best possibilities for […]
UK Residential Market Update | Residential Reports
Knight Frank’s Residential Market Update is published monthly and provides a snapshot of the health of the UK housing market, assessing its recent performance, providing analysis […]
UK Housing Market Forecast | Residential Reports
Knight Frank’s latest house price forecasts outlining the market trends to 2020. This report examines how the UK mainstream market will fare, as well as prime […]
CBRE’s Residential Planning Guide in London
Knight Frank’s latest house price forecasts outlining the market trends to 2020. This report examines how the UK mainstream market will fare, as well as prime […]
London: Super-Prime Development Focus | Residential Reports
This report provides a detailed analysis of the super-prime residential development market in London, for properties worth £10m+. The report examines market dynamics, demand and the […]
M25 Quarterly | Commercial Asset Classes Reports
Knight Frank’s quarterly report providing accurate and comprehensive information for occupiers, developers and investors with exposure to the M25 office market. The report is designed to […]
ROMP: Manchester Offices | Commercial Asset Classes Reports
Knight Frank’s updated quarterly, the Regional Office Market Portal (ROMP) shows the latest key market indicators from each of the 10 markets across Knight Frank’s regional […]
CBRE Mansion Tax
Development Opportunities Knight Frank’s produced along with Barton Willmore, the planning consultancy, examines where economic fundamentals converge with planning and local knowledge to suggest the best […]
European Quarterly Report | Commercial Asset Classes Reports
Knight Frank’s Quarterly report providing a concise overview of European commercial property market trends. Data and infographics are included, summarizing prime rents, prime yields and investment […]
Knight Frank Global Tax Report
Knight Frank’s inaugural Global Tax Report, produced in conjunction with EY, assesses the impact of property and tax costs for foreign investors. It compares the associated […]