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.
Despite the fact that the UK economy grew by just 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, growing demand for modern warehouse accommodation has led to news of the first large-scale speculative development for five years. Midlands’ based developer, IM... Read More
A redevelopment project for the Shell Centre has been granted planning permission by Lambeth Council, sparking a flurry of preparations for the coming year. Canary Wharf Group and Qatari Diar joint venture Braeburn Estates, who are co-managing the development... Read More
After several tough years, the retail industry is beginning to get back on its feet with several high profile chains managing to post greater profits than have been seen since pre-recession 2008. In turn, this has had a positive effect upon developers, with... Read More
Just under a month ago, the Jockey Club released the first sporting retail bond of its kind in the United Kingdom with the aim of funding a refurbishment of the iconic Cheltenham Racecourse. This week, the club announced that the £15 million target has been... Read More
An historic Yorkshire town could soon be gaining a unique addition to its high street attractions – a refurbished subterranean Victorian shopping street hidden underneath a present-day development. Manager of the ground-level property, Nick Holroyd, is... Read More
For five years, developer Skelwith Leisure has been negotiating the construction of a 300 bedroom hotel and leisure complex in the quiet North Yorkshire village of Flaxby, near Knaresborough. This week, it has emerged that the time spent planning the project... Read More
The results of research conducted by Deloitte show that office construction in Central London has hit a four year high. The London Office Crane Survey, one of the leading monitors of office development in the capital, reports that 9.7 million sq ft is... Read More
Newcastle’s Eldon Square shopping centre is to undergo a major refurbishment as part of a nationwide drive by owners intu to broaden the experience offered to visitors. The company is planning to invest £1 billion over the next decade on its portfolio of... Read More
Select Committee Rejects Boris Island For some time now, speculation has been mounting over the potential construction of a brand new UK Hub airport. Industry experts have argued that Heathrow no longer has the capacity to cope with an ever-increasing number... Read More
Skateboarders and graffiti artists are fighting plans to overhaul the Southbank Centre which will result in the loss of one of the key sites in the history of British skateboarding. And, despite promises to build a new skate park nearby, they have lodged an... 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.
