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.
As the recession blows itself out across most of the country one of Britain’s traditional holiday resorts has yet to recover from the financial storm with more than 100 of its leisure properties up for sale — at a collective price tag of... Read More
With a spate of Bank Holidays in April and May bringing a somewhat unexpected spell of sunny weather with them, British consumers took advantage by stocking up on summer goodies in order to enjoy barbecues and beach trips with friends and family. This saw... Read More
The improved economic climate in the UK has allowed businesses to expand at a rate not seen since before the recession struck in 2008, with firms in most industries channelling a rising amount of investment into commercial property growth. In turn, this has... Read More
The price of commercial property in New Delhi, which includes retail space as well as offices, has dropped 30% from its peak value in 2008 due to a glut in supply and weak demand over the past few years. One-fifth of commercial space is currently... Read More
Demand for commercial property in the West Midlands is on the rise, with proximity to economic hubs such as Birmingham deemed highly desirable for expanding firms. Furthermore, local financial powerhouses such as JCB and Jaguar Land Rover have invested... Read More
The warm spring weather appears to have encouraged many consumers to hit the high street as personal finances improve. Yet April did not just see retailers benefit on an individual level, as the retail industry as a whole enjoyed the strongest monthly leap in... Read More
Since the end of the recession, a number of sectors within the British economy have shown marked improvements as a result of increased investment into growth. However, arguably the most positive impact the upturn in the economy has yielded is the national... Read More
The retail industry is currently benefiting from a number of improvements in the UK economy, with a drop in inflation and a climb in real wage growth combining to encourage a lift in consumer spending. This saw sales rise strongly over Easter, with furniture... Read More
With reports of demand beginning to outstrip supply in some key markets, the absence of commercial development during the recession may hinder the recovery. However, a new report from asset design and consultancy firm Arcadis has highlighted the very real... Read More
While the London commercial property market may be in robust health, until the beginning of this year the regional markets had struggled to recover. However, a new survey conducted by RICS indicates that the West Midlands is in the midst of a resurgence which... 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.
