
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the government will cut business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England by 20 per cent from April 2027.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: HMRC has filed a winding-up petition against commercial real estate firm Avison Young, which has 11 offices across the UK.

Reading Time: 3 minutesEurope: The serviced apartment sector in Europe is set to expand by almost 20,000 new units over the next five years, according to HVS.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Pro Auction Ltd will sell the entire contents of The Other House South Kensington in a three-day auction 28-30th July 2026.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Investment, development, and operating platform Lamington Group has launched Second Nature, the new brand for its room2 portfolio.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: My Place Hotels has launched Stay Rewarded Member Rates, a new benefit offering discounted rates for members who book directly through the hotel’s website.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSaudi Arabia: Turkey-based investment and real estate development company Emrina A.Ş. has launched the 7 Days Residence Club – Mecca, a membership-based accommodation programme for visitors to Saudi Arabia.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: Demand for corporate housing continues to rise in India and China, while London records strong booking growth and US World Cup accommodation rates soften, says SilverDoor.

Reading Time: 2 minutesChina: Corporate housing and serviced apartment agent SilverDoor has opened its first office in Shanghai, located at Raffles City.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Paul Swaddle, the leader of Westminster City Council, has written to Airbnb and Booking.com urging them to take stronger action against unlawful short-term rental across London.