Economic Review – May 2026
May’s Economic Review – inflation eases despite Middle East conflict, surprise UK growth, Labour market slowing, historic Gulf trade deal
News in Review
Average UK house price growth slows, London leads Europe tech sector, energy bills to rise, vehicle production stabilises
News in Review
Figures show the UK economy grew 0.3% in March, outline of the King’s Speech, Trump visits Beijing as US inflation soars
Commercial Property Market Review – May 2026
UK commercial real estate capital values flatten, new business rates valuations, strong recovery in retail and hotel sectors
Residential Property Review – May 2026
Savills highlight an active but cautious housing market, landlords exit rental market, average house sale takes 33 days
Property Review – May 2026
UK commercial real estate capital values flatten, new business rates valuations, strong recovery in retail and hotel sectors. Savills highlight an active but cautious housing market, landlords exit rental market, average house sale takes 33 days.
News in Review
House prices remained relatively stable last month, elections shake up UK politics and manufacturing sees a positive Q2 start
News in Review
Monetary Policy Committee held Bank Rate at 3.75%, business confidence dropped in April, housing market shows resilience
Economic Review – April 2026
April’s Economic Review – Bank of England holds interest rates, UK braced for biggest growth hit of major economies and UK retail sales rebound
News in Review
This week: the latest Office for National Statistics inflation figures, the US State visit, IHT receipts continue to climb
