Economy


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.


Are Breweries Crushing the Bar Industry?

Posted on 12 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Britain’s bars and pubs are officially struggling, with multiple commercial properties being forced to close every week.... Read More

Disabled People out of Work as Remploy Factories Close

Posted on 11 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

The Government has announced that Remploy, which provides displayed people with employment opportunities, is to close half of its 54 factories due to substantial financial losses.... Read More

Office Markets in Europe Offer Stability for Investors

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Economy, Worldwide Property News

Investors, who are understandably concerned about protecting their assets during times of economic challenge, are turning to European commercial properties, according to the latest research from IVG.... Read More

Tory MP Calls For Working Pensioners to Pay NI

Posted on 10 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Movehut recently revealed the number of people receiving state pensions who, due to economic difficulties, are choosing to remain active in commercial property workplaces.... Read More

As Fees Rise, University Applicants Fall

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

The number of students applying to attend universities this September has fallen by 8.9 per cent, when compared to the number of applicants last year.... Read More

London Best European City for Real Estate Investors in 2011

Posted on 9 July, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Economy, Worldwide Property News

The results of a global survey conducted by Investment Property Databank Ltd. are in and a Canadian city was declared the best location for commercial real estate investors in 2011.... Read More

Retail Rental Rates Continue to Decline in North West England

Posted on 6 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

Retail rental rates in North West England have continued to plummet according to a report by Colliers International.... Read More

Economic Downturn Sees Sharp Increase in Women Starting their Own Business

Posted on 5 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

According to a new study, the percentage of small commercial property businesses that are run by women in the UK has risen sharply from 20.13 per cent to 30.22 per cent since 2008.... Read More

Debenhams Reports Growth in Sales

Posted on 4 July, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy

High street retailer Debenhams has once again bucked the trend by reporting a 3.9 per cent growth in sales during the 16 weeks up to 23 June.... Read More

Rent Quarter Day Could Force More Retailers into Administration

Posted on 29 June, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy

The organisation representing the UK insolvency industry has warned that more retailers could soon be facing administration.... Read More

Learn more about our Economy category

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.