Commercial Developments


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.


Wolverhampton Retail and Office Development Approved

Posted on 9 October, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Developments

A scheme to create new retail and office space at the interchange next to the main city centre bus station in Wolverhampton has been approved. It is anticipated that approximately 250 jobs will be safeguarded or created as a result of the scheme which... Read More

Work to Begin on Delayed Bradford Shopping Centre

Posted on 7 October, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Economy

Since the end of the recession, an upturn in demand has kick-started several commercial development schemes which were placed on the back burner during the economic downturn. One of the latest developments to be rejuvenated is the Westfield Broadway... Read More

Chinese Bank to invest in Manchester Airport City

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The state owned Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is poised to invest in Manchester’s Airport City development, the FT reveals. The deal is expected to be signed when Chancellor George Osborne visits Beijing this month following a thaw in... Read More

Will King’s Cross Square Boost the Local Commercial Property Market?

Posted on 6 October, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Developments, Economy

Last week King's Cross Square officially reopened, marking the final stage of the redevelopment of the station and its surroundings. The 75,000 square foot public space reveals the original facade of the station for the first time in 150 years. London... Read More

Scarcity of Regional Office Space Predicted as Demand Rises

Posted on 4 October, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Industry News

Take up of office space outside London is at its highest level for five years. The latest figures show that 1.6 million sq ft was let in the first six months of 2013 as renewed confidence encouraged businesses to seek larger premises. This has attracted... Read More

Developers to Transform Historic Rochdale Post Office

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Redevelopment projects have accelerated since the end of recession, with developers keen to acquire exciting properties with varied scope. This has been seen mainly in London, with current schemes including Admiralty Arch and Battersea Power Station... Read More

Speculative Office Development Demonstrates Confidence in Bristol Market

Posted on 3 October, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Work has finally begun on a new project which will address the shortage of Grade A office space in Bristol. The 60,000 sq ft scheme marks the return of speculative development to the city, demonstrating confidence in the local economy and the prospects for... Read More

Land and Property Deal paves the way for Cardiff Regeneration

Posted on 1 October, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

Cardiff Council has successfully completed the purchase of two buildings and a plot of neighbouring land essential to the Capital Square regeneration scheme. Now locally based commercial developers Rightacres Property can finally move forward with the... Read More

Glasgow Fort Development Opens Ahead of Schedule

Posted on 30 September, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

With a number of new leisure and retail developments currently undergoing work across the country, developers are in a race against time to ensure theirs will be current, popular and achieve optimum footfall levels. This is why so many are working overtime to... Read More

Developers offered Building Land in National Parks

Posted on 27 September, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

In many cities and large towns across the UK, developers have become frustrated by the lack of available space for new projects. Green belt land is increasingly being encroached upon for out of town retail parks, housing developments and industrial estates,... Read More

Learn more about our Commercial Developments category

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.