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Jessica Ross, Head of Office Agency at Naylors, explains how businesses can create an office worth the commute by investing in workplace quality, flexibility and a stronger employee experience. That simple shift has transformed the office market and changed the conversations I have with occupiers across the North East. Not so long ago, office decisions were largely driven by location, size and cos

Katy Clark, Property Management Partner at Naylors, explains what the latest RICS Service Charge Code means for commercial property occupiers, including greater cost transparency, faster reconciliations and increased responsibility for reviewing charges. Much of the advice around the new edition of the RICS Service Charge Code is aimed at landlords but if you occupy a commercial property – what

A selection of commercial investment opportunities from across The Commercial Property Network From industrial and logistics assets to healthcare, offices and mixed-use investments, July’s featured opportunities demonstrate the breadth of investment stock currently being marketed by member firms across The Commercial Property Network. Whether you are seeking long-term income, asset managemen

A successful rebrand is about much more than a new logo or fresh signage. For businesses with multiple roadside locations, it can involve planning approvals, landlord consents, structural alterations, operational planning and careful project management, all while keeping the business trading. It is a specialist area where experience makes a real difference. In this guest article, John MacMillan of

In commercial property, name recognition does not always tell the full story. Most people in the sector know the major national agencies. Their brands are visible, their offices are well known and their presence is easy to understand. But there is another model that is often less visible, despite having significant national reach. The Commercial Property Network, The CPN, brings together independe

How commercial property owners in England and Wales can prepare for the next phase of MEES The Government’s latest announcement on non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) has provided much-needed clarity for the commercial property sector. While the direction of travel remains firmly towards improved energy performance and lower carbon emissions, the latest proposals represen

This week, more than 50 members and affiliate partners of The CPN will descend on London for one of the most anticipated events in the network calendar – our annual City Visit. Over the years, the City Visit has become a much-loved tradition within The CPN. Previous tours have taken members to Edinburgh, Cambridge and Newcastle, each providing a unique opportunity to explore the commercial pro

The recent The CPN Investment Panel meeting at the RICS headquarters in London brought together investment specialists from across our network of 33 regional member firms to share market intelligence, discuss live opportunities, and assess the outlook for the UK commercial property investment market. What became immediately clear throughout the discussions was that there remains strong investor

eading regional property experts Cheffins have released their latest Datapoint report, offering a detailed analysis of the Cambridge commercial property market over the last year. Drawing on their deep local knowledge and transactional insight across the region, the report highlights a year of cautious recovery, with improving confidence across the office, laboratory, and industrial sectors. Whi

The CPN is delighted to share that member firm Innes England has been named Top Regional Investment Agency in the East Midlands at the CoStar Awards 2026 — one of the commercial property industry’s most respected accolades. The award recognises a strong year of investment activity for the firm, with Innes England advising on a wide range of transactions throughout 2025. Its work spanned both

Posted by Ed Bedingfield, Founder & Managing Director, Safe Track Risk Management Hybrid working, now well established across many UK businesses, has left a growing number of office buildings under-occupied. Outside of prime locations, and often including town centres and business parks, demand has fallen sharply. At the same time, the UK housing shortage shows no signs of abating. For inve

The Commercial Property Network is pleased to welcome Safe Track Risk Management as our newest Network Partner. Safe Track Risk Management (Safe Track RM) is a nationwide consultancy specialising in property risk and compliance services for SME property managers, duty holders and investors with interests in both commercial and residential real estate. Founded by Edward Bedingfield, who brings more