Insights

17th October 2023

If only I had a crystal ball

Having ridden out the three previous recessions, lead director, Chris Price MRICS considers the current climate  and looks to the future,  giving his predictions of what is likely to happen in the property market over the next 24 months.

Issue 4, Considers the continued fragility of the market throughout the Q2 period of 2023 and Chris's predictions across the residential and commercial property sectors. The property boom, fuelled by cheap money, is now well and truly over with the future looking uncertain and largely dependant on world and macro-economic events. There is no doubt that property sales are becoming more difficult, with lenders taking a close look at all aspects of their security. High environmental ratings are certainly becoming more and more relevant

20th June 2023

If only I had a crystal ball

Having ridden out the three previous recessions, lead director, Chris Price MRICS considers the current climate  and looks to the future,  giving his predictions of what is likely to happen in the property market over the next 24 months.

Issue 3, Considers the fragility of the market throughout the Q1 period of 2023 and Chris's predictions across the residential and commercial property sectors, while demonstrating that with determination and persistence it is possible to get deals done.

22nd March 2023

If only I had a crystal ball

Having ridden out the three previous recessions, lead director, Chris Price MRICS considers the current climate  and looks to the future,  giving his predictions of what is likely to happen in the property market over the next 24 months.

Issue 2, sets out the background to economic drivers affecting the market for the Q4 period of 2022 and Chris's predictions across the residential and commercial property sectors

19th December 2022

If only I had a crystal ball

Having ridden out the three previous recessions, lead director, Chris Price MRICS considers the current climate  and looks to the future,  giving his predictions of what is likely to happen in the property market over the next 24 months.

Issue 1, sets out the background to economic drivers affecting the market for the Q3 period of 2022 and Chris's predictions across residential and commercial property

21st October 2022

Valuation & Advice – Southwest Hotel

CASE STUDY - Commercial Property Valuation of Southwest Hotel on behalf of national restructuring and insolvency practitioner, BDO LLP

20th October 2022

Property Consultancy Services – Film Studios

CASE STUDY - When the Dragon International Studios consortium went into Administration at the height of the 2008 financial crash, Administrators PWC appointed PACT's (and formerly ES Group) Chris Price MRICS to provide strategic advice and to maximise financial returns while a sale of the site could be sought. Inherited complexities and part complete infrasture presented a number of challenges at a time when the impact of the crash on the property development sector had not been full realised

9th November 2021

Destruction Caused by Leaky Gutters

When opticians F Norville Ltd went into Administration, PACT was instructed to provide valuation and sales advice over a number of the company's properties including retail outlets in Dursley and Wotton Under Edge.  While the latter was quickly sold to an adjoining owner the shop on Dursley High Street proved a little more problematic.

The power of water and its destructive affect on the built environment is highlighted in this recent case dealt with by PACT.

18th March 2021

Planned Property Maintenance for Care Homes

Chris Price MRICS, looks at how a programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) avoids unexpected shocks when capital expenditure suddenly becomes urgent in our cash-strapped elderly care sector