Subcontractors, plant hire businesses and building material suppliers are caught between weak demand in the construction supply chain, rising costs and tighter credit. A recovery is expected from 2027, but businesses must protect their liquidity now to be in a position to benefit.
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Why actively managing liquidity and being well prepared for financing discussions is essential for builders' merchants right now
How independent assurance helped a real estate and asset management advisory firm build a scalable control framework, strengthen governance and support growth.
Ian Guthrie, Grant Thornton UK's Head of Real Estate Advisory reflects on his 35 year career navigating credit markets and complex restructurings
Is the UK housing market as weak as it seems? Explore price resilience, investor confidence and emerging opportunities in residential real estate.
Selective capital, resilient income and ESG‑ready assets: Ian Guthrie outlines where UK real estate is heading in 2026—and how our advisory team helps you act.
Significant Risk Transfers, or SRTs, have quietly grown from a specialist solution into a mainstream feature of European banking, and a compelling opportunity for credit investors. They sit at the crossroads of two significant trends: banks looking to manage risk and optimise capital, and investors searching for yield and diversification in a market where spreads remain tight.
Our analysis reveals how companies are excelling in the here and now, but need to start thinking longer term. It benchmarks how the updated Code and Provision 29 are being approached in the market, and where action is needed.
The UK real estate sector must navigate refinancing risks, private credit exposures, and regulatory reckoning. Ian Guthrie explains how firms can adapt to this new era of transparency, leverage and regulatory scrutiny.
There are growing opportunities for SME housebuilders who are seen as key to helping the Government achieve ambitious targets of 300,000 new homes a year.
If lenders have to integrate climate risks into their capital adequacy framework for loans, this could be a pivotal moment for borrowers.
The need for local authorities to prepare for PFI expirations, manage risks, and ensure smooth processes to avoid disruptions over a 7 year period.
Exploring the Government's role in energy equity financing for decarbonisation.
What businesses need to know about the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Hybrid working has led to high demand for prime office space. Refurbishment feasibility and strategic communication vital for market resilience
Lower valuations and higher interest rates have created a funding gap for the commercial real estate sector.
