In the Commercial Developments category you can read about UK commercial property either in the planning stage, under construction or newly completed. This includes reports on office and serviced office space, retail developments and much more.
Eight years ago, the closure of Humbrol’s model making factory in Hull led to a dip in employment in the region and left a major industrial unit in a state of disrepair whilst talks took place regarding its future. Fortunately, a solution was found and this... Read More
The question of how to cope with the UK’s need for additional airport capacity has been one of the most contentious issues facing politicians of late, with owners of both Heathrow and Gatwick airports each pushing the Government’s Davies Commission to... Read More
A company involving United legends Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville is in negotiations with Manchester City Council regarding the joint delivery of a scheme of “regional importance” on a two acre plot currently occupied by Bootle Street police station... Read More
Savills has increased its involvement with a Midland’s manufacturing hub by negotiating the sale of a development plot and agreeing to market two new zones within the scheme. The Homes and Community Agency and Birmingham City Council, joint owners of... Read More
Balfour Beatty has been making the headlines of late, with news of its discussions regarding a merger with Carillion rarely attracting media attention. However, Balfour Beatty has not simply been focusing on proposed mergers but also keeping a keen eye out... Read More
Councillors have refused plans to breath life into a moth balled shopping complex claiming its revival would damage city centre and neighbouring retailers just getting back on their feet after the recession. The site, on the Dublin Road just outside... Read More
The European Regional Development Fund is providing almost half the money to transform a former Liverpool factory site into 40,000 sq ft of commercial space. Manchester developer Capital and Centric is using the £1.4 grant toward the construction of... Read More
Rumours that two of Britain’s biggest law and accountancy firms are considering relocating to Leeds have prompted one property expert to suggest its time the city moved its speculative office construction into high gear. Almost 141,000 sq ft of... Read More
Shopping centre regenerations have become relatively commonplace in the UK since the end of the recession, with owners recognising a need to adapt to new consumer trends as a means of lifting footfall levels. However, while many involve significant levels of... Read More
Peel Ports has confirmed it is hoping to attract a single one-million square foot occupier to its planned logistics base on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal. The 75-acre facility is being constructed on the site of the former Bridgewater paper... Read More
Over recent years urban regeneration projects throughout the UK have resulted in a huge expansion of commercial property developments. Many of these are ongoing and will continue to deliver new business space in the future.
In addition many towns and cities have seen an expansion of out-of-town projects resulting in new business parks, shopping centres and leisure developments.
You will find stories about all of these here together with news regarding new industrial, healthcare and warehouse property. So if you want to read about the latest Grade A office space in London’s financial district or improvements to Sheffield’s retail quarter, the Commercial Development category is for you.
