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.
A 27 storey eyesore is in the process of being transformed to help revitalise City Road in Hackney. In association with the already refurbished Eagle House property, the skyscraper will provide both residential and commercial space to raise employment and... Read More
Plans for a new £30million city centre building at Sheffield Hallam University have been submitted to the council for planning consent. If given the go-ahead, the new building will be located on the corner of Charles Street and Arundel Gate. Sheffield... Read More
For many years, London has been a leading international business destination, with a wealth of international businesses based in the city. However, the capital city may have a rival hot on its heels with the launch of Birmingham’s city centre enterprise... Read More
The architect responsible for The Shard says he doesn’t remember why it is so tall and he doesn’t really care. In an interview with the BBC’s Hardtalk Renzo Piano also dismisses criticism of the building and reveals that he doesn’t trust the judgement... Read More
With recommendations from the Portas Review coming into effect across the country, there are hopes that the UK’s ailing high streets will have a chance to fight back against the out of town shopping malls and internet retailers currently managing to poach... Read More
A historic Shrewsbury mill, regarded as the forerunner of the modern skyscraper, is to be returned to commercial use thanks to English Heritage and a group of dedicated supporters. Ditherington Flax Mill, completed in 1797, is the oldest iron framed... Read More
The retail industry has struggled greatly for the past few years, with consumer confidence falling steadily and inflation seeming to climb unendingly as a result of four years of recession in the UK. Trouble in the Eurozone has compounded the issue, with... Read More
London’s stalled Pinnacle tower could be scrapped and replaced with a cheaper design, Building reports. The 63 storey spiral structure would have taken the title of the capital’s tallest building had it been completed, but the £1 billion development... Read More
When a large and influential commercial property is constructed or refurbished, it can have the power to revitalise an area. The UK saw an example of this when the Olympic and Paralympic complexes transformed the East End of London from a relatively poor area... Read More
The outlook is improving for the commercial property market in Eastbourne, according to industry figures. Agents in the south coast town, which boasts the title of the sunniest place in Britain, say the market has “sprung to life” with a number of... 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.
