Created Nov 4, 2026 • AI-generated summary
Analysis by Ian Gargett of Rapport Digital (PropertyWire, 4 November 2026) of ONS business register data showing the UK has 39,975 accountancy firms, down 3,745 (about one in 11) from a 2019 peak of 43,720, with London losing 1,855 firms (one in six) despite 3.1% business population growth. Attributes the decline to private equity consolidation, partner retirements and remote working; warns small office landlords, citing Savills data that central London deals under 10,000 sq ft ran 19% below their ten-year average in Q1 2026, and suggests fitted small-space offices or change of use. Membership limited to coverage of this specific Rapport Digital ONS accountancy-firm analysis.
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UK Has Lost 1 in 11 Accountancy Firms: Small Office Landlords Should Be Worried
PropertyWire
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Nov 4, 2026
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