In the Economy category you will find all the latest news concerning the economic picture and its impact on the UK commercial property market. This includes the wider effect on businesses, employment and consumers.
Despite a share surge due to winter trading, renowned fashion retailer, French Connection, is to close three of its stores in the UK and four in the US in January as the brand's closure programme pushes forward. According to the Guardian, one of its... Read More
Business rates has once again been at the forefront for the Government, by announcing in its Autumn Statement that it will be doubling small business rates relief for a further 12 months, says Prop-Search. It was confirmed by the Chancellor that... Read More
British pubs have been at the heart of the social scene for decades, with thousands of loyal patrons across the nation flocking to their local public houses for a good night out with friends and family. However, the landscape has seen a dramatic change over... Read More
With Black Friday set to cause a frenzy amongst shoppers and companies alike, a logistics expert at Colliers has said that the event will highlight a new need for super-sized warehouses. Head of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) industrial and... Read More
The investment team at Naylors has sold two office buildings for the £1.2m asking price at Sunderland Enterprise Park. The investment properties on 2 & 3 Colima Avenue have been obtained by a cartel of private investors represented by Bradley Hall... Read More
The Chapelfield intu East Anglia’s prime shopping centre in Norwich is receiving more sparkle with two major brands, Pandora and Swarovski, which are set to become part of the large 530,000 sq ft shopping centre. Marketing research by major real... Read More
A report from the Office for National Statistics has stated that the Consumer Prices Index has remained at 0.1 per cent in October and in turn won't see a rise in interest rates any time soon. Earlier this month, the Bank of England said that the... Read More
Solihull-based pubco, Enterprise Inns, has suffered an annual loss of £65 million due to a revaluation of its pub portfolio. The largest pub owner in the UK Enterprise, confirmed that the loss compared with a £30m surplus last year, was after net... Read More
Investment management firm, Hunter, has finished the first acquisitions within the Hunter UK Retail Trust since the fund was launched in the summer. It comprises of three high street assets in Norwich, Ipswich and Edinburgh, with a total of £14,162,500. The... Read More
Today, Capital & Regional has announced that the UK's largest independent toy retailer, The Entertainer and menswear brand Jack&Jones will be opening their stores at The Mall Blackburn. The specialist shopping centre REIT further enhances the... Read More
The economy affects us all. It can make or break Governments, prove a factor in the success or failure of a business and dramatically influence consumer confidence. Our articles focus on its impact on the commercial property market in the widest sense.
This means that we cover stories on how the economy affects the prospects of commercial property occupiers and their employees. We also carry the latest company, financial and consumer news.
So if you want to read about the latest corporate developments or keep up to date with recent openings and closures on the high street then this is the page for you.
