"This analysis of strategic development projects provides an insight into the changing state of the development landscape. We monitor all UK development schemes with at least 250 residential units, at all stages of development from preplanning to construction."

" After a mid-year review of its forecasts, Savills residential research team has restated its view that UK house prices are softening. But, they say, this will not be another crash that will take values back to their nadir, rather a second slip that will erode some of the price rises of the last 15 months. "

" Marginal expansion of development activity in July, but outlook turns negative for first time in twelve months. Overall growth was driven by higher levels of private sector activity, as public sector development continued to fall sharply. "

" Sometimes, certain events in life look almost inevitable: a May 2010 election for example; England being knocked out of the World Cup; a second slip in the housing market. It’s only the details that surprise us: a Lib-Con coalition result and some house prices continuing to rise this spring. "

" The prime central London rental market continues to see increases in rents. Demand is currently outstripping supply, with many of the properties being rented out over the downturn, now sold on to owner occupiers, since the sales market conditions have improved from mid 2009. "

" Lucian Cook, director of Savills residential research comments on the key residential market indicators issued this week and believes that “all point towards price falls this autumn, but not at the rate suggested by some of the bears”.  "

" Following four consecutive quarters of price growth in the prime residential property markets, increases in central London slowed to just 0.6% in the three months to June. Similarly, outside the capital prime residential prices rose by just 0.5%, as hitherto constrained stock levels eased across the prime residential markets, and economic and political uncertainty took their toll upon demand. "

" The return of occupational demand remains tentative, but cranes are reappearing on the skyline. The biggest threat to Bristol’s recovery is the forthcoming public sector job cuts and potential knock on effects on private sector confidence. However, the expected recovery of the city’s private sector should provide some level of insulation.  "

" Against a backdrop of increasing economic uncertainty UK farmland has retained its status as a safe investment, according to Savills Farmland Value Survey. During the second quarter of this year the average value of Grade 3 arable land across England has increased by 5% to £5225 per acre, which compares with £2365 per acre in June 2005. "

" “The depth of investor demand remains strong, but polarised by location and quality” Investor demand for shopping centres and high street shops has slackened slightly over the last quarter. However, there is still competition for the best assets in the best locations.  "