"Corporate real estate strategy within architecture and engineering sectors is being reshaped by a combination of talent constraints, cost pressures, proximity to clients and client expectations, as well as technological change. "

"Access to specialist talent is the primary driver of real estate strategy for A&E firms. As competition for skills intensifies, understanding which locations offer the strongest and most sustainable talent pools becomes critical to long-term portfolio planning."

"For architecture and engineering firms, finding skilled talent is critical - but the cost of employing that talent can vary widely between markets. "

"Office portfolio strategy across A&E sectors remains in flux. While some firms are expanding in response to growth opportunities, others continue to reassess footprint size in light of evolving working patterns and market conditions, with regional variances."

"A promising start meets renewed caution in the prime markets, Frances McDonald discusses what impact recent events will have moving forward?"

"Deciding on a High Value Council Tax Surcharge was the easy bit, argues Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills. Implementing it is where the hard work really starts."