Augmented and Virtual Reality technology might just be the edge businesses are looking for to connect with the post-lockdown consumer.

In this week’s blog, we’re exploring ways in which businesses can bring more women into asset management. 

In this week’s blog, we’re exploring the sector driving the nation’s success and how the economic upsurge is impacting employment. 

In this week’s blog, we’re exploring how ‘lockdown living’ continues to propel the housing market to considerable heights, despite the slow return to economic normality.

In this week’s blog, we’re exploring what the future holds for commercial property.

The most controversial of all changes this week, was the decision to make mask wearing an option of “personal responsibility”.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that nearly all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be removed on 19 July. This concludes the four-step roadmap out of lockdown which began in March.

In this week’s blog, we’re examining the current situation on our country’s high streets and what we can expect in the weeks come.

In this week’s blog, we’re exploring what the future has in-store for the property market.

Tomorrow (10 June) we will be welcoming Aldi to Peterborough One.

As the sun emerged last Bank Holiday weekend, many customers decided to make the most of the warm weather by visiting their favourite shops and restaurants. 

Post-pandemic, how can you ensure that your office is one that tenants and their employees want to go to? 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, glamping is sure to become this summer’s most sensible holiday plan.

June 21 - a date that all of us have been waiting for with bated breath as the country plans to move toward normality. 

With great schools and elegant Georgian architecture, all within a stone’s throw of London; it’s clear to see why property in Royal Tunbridge Wells is becoming such a hot commodity.

To enhance the experience, we are excited to reveal that nearly £20,000 of refurbishments will take place to modernise the iconic bandstand.

The number of international investors keen on capitalising on the United Kingdom’s commercial spaces has increased and, as retail/hospitality reopens, commercial property remains a favourable investment.

Earlier this week, it was confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that non-essential shops, as well as hairdressers, gyms and outdoor hospitality, can reopen from April 12 in England.

As of April 2021, the Help To Buy equity loans, initiated in 2013, are being replaced with a new scheme.

Post-pandemic, selecting the right location will be of the absolute essence for land owners and developers.

With the British public preparing for a rollicking summer and the supportive measures announced in the Spring Budget, including the extension of pavement licences - the latter half of 2021 is set to be an exciting period for the hospitality sector. 

On March 3, the 2021 Budget was revealed to Parliament - detailing direct support for both the property and retail sectors.

After nearly two months in lockdown, The Prime Minister has unveiled his four-step plan to beat back the pandemic and restore a semblance of normality to the United Kingdom. 

Last week, it was confirmed by Treasury sources that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering taxing companies that have done well out of the pandemic.

Will an extension to the stamp duty holiday be enough to sustain the property boom witnessed throughout the pandemic? 

The COVID-19 pandemic has made many reassess certain aspects of their lives. Moving forward, people want to be in control of how they handle adversity as a business owner instead of as an employee.

A clear pathway restores confidence, and it is through this confidence that markets typically thrive.

Banding together, various businesses are using their resources and experience to help the nation emerge from the crisis as quickly as possible.

It’s fair to say that 2020 has been difficult for everyone, and as we wave goodbye to it – we can’t wait to see what the new year has to bring. 

What can retailers expect once the Brexit transition period concludes in 2021?

Small Business Saturday is being held this weekend, under efforts every year to encourage people to support small and independent retailers and shop in their local area.

Just when it seemed as though the housing market was beginning to calm down, the multinational pharmaceutical corporation, Pfizer, announces that their coronavirus vaccine is more than 90% per cent effective.

The pandemic has highlighted community spirit and localism. People have taken to shopping where they live and local retailers have come to the fore - as a result, a sense of loyalty has emerged. 

While the offline-versus-online shopping debate rages, the reality is that it shouldn’t be a debate at all. The two can not only coexist, but directly benefit from each other’s existence.

The traditional methods of building new partnerships and enforcing current relationships simply won’t work in the pandemic - therefore it is important that businesses look toward new digital practices when marketing to potential clients.

To help transform ‘generation rent’ into ‘generation buy’, Boris Johnson announced his plans to help young homebuyers by offering 95 per cent mortgages.

The faint murmur of a saxophone accompanied by the rhythmic crash of a cymbal, echoes through the historic streets of Royal Tunbridge Wells. It’s clear to everyone in the know - jazz has officially returned to The Pantiles!

Now is the time to turn disruption into opportunity and bring new vision to towns and high streets.

At Targetfollow, we’ve noted this rise in demand for property, and to fund our plans for future acquisitions, we've decided to sell several assets from our portfolio. This includes housing in the desirable town of Royal Tunbridge Wells.  

The resurgent property market has been credited to chancellor Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty holiday.

It has been an uncertain time for all businesses, and while the pandemic is far from over - Great Britain’s retail sector is already seeing clear signs of recovery.

Remember, as of today - everyone will have to wear a mask when browsing shops.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced a temporary holiday on stamp duty on the first £500,000 of all property sales in England and Northern Ireland.

With urban areas falling out of favour - where are the UK’s 2020 hotspots?

After last month’s successful reopening of the retail sector - all eyes are now on the hospitality industry, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s big announcement that hotels, pubs and restaurants would be permitted to reopen on July 4. 

With the reopening of non-essential retail paired with the wonderful summer sun; last week marked a significant rebound for Peterborough One Retail Park!

Due to the nature of the crisis, the situation is constantly evolving. One week a ghost town - the next a bustling hub for trade; these dramatic daily changes have brought a key question everyone’s lips - what will our high streets look like in the weeks to come? 

As lockdown is slowly eased - can we use this opportunity to reinvent and ensure that the changes forced upon metropolitan conurbations in the last few months are not squandered?

Flexible working was on course to revolutionise the entire industry - that’s until it faced the existential threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. How will the business model adapt to a post-lockdown world?

As business continues to weather the economic storm - a recent announcement from the government has enabled the industry to glimpse hope on the horizon; it has been declared that non-essential shops can reopen in England from 15 June.

After years of uncertainty surrounding Brexit – it appeared as though property markets had stabilised in effect of the ‘Boris bounce’. Despite this; the COVID-19 epidemic has caused disruption to an industry in a state of fragile recovery.

In effort to limit the spread of coronavirus – thousands of companies have allowed their staff to operate from the sanctuary of their own home.

A 2016 survey conducted by HSBC, revealed that 59% of business owners under the age of 35 were female – a sizable number of which were choosing to invest in property.

Since the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring in 1606 by Dudley North, 3rd Baron North - Tunbridge Wells has been a hugely popular location in England.

With 260 million monthly active users on LinkedIn, 316 million on Twitter and more than 2 billion on Facebook; the impact a social media presence can have on your asset management business is indisputable.

With over 4.8 million freelancers, contributing over £250bn to the UK economy – it is clear that the self-employed nomad is the future of the British workforce.