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.


Tesco Commercial Property Sales Increase Despite Market Decline

Posted on 11 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Tesco has seen a growth in sales for the 13 weeks up to and including 26 May 2012. But like-for-like sales when compared to same period last year have seen a decline.... Read More

Jones Lang Unit Poised to Become Most Active Commercial Property Lender in the UK

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Jones Lang, a unit of LaSalle Investment Management, is stepping forward to offer commercial property loans at a time when banks are tightening their lending rules.... Read More

130,000 Commercial Properties at Risk from Flooding

Posted on 10 June, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Economy, Industry News

The National Flood Forum is dedicated to ensuring that property owners have access to affordable flood insurance in the UK but with 130,000 commercial properties and 1.7 million homes at risk of damage from coastal or river flooding... Read More

Are Staycations in British Commercial Properties Really the Cheaper Alternative?

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy, Industry News

Luxury holidays are an extravagance few can afford right now, with the double dip recession and Eurozone crisis dominating headlines across Europe.... Read More

Jon Hunt Creates Chain of Office Properties in London

Posted on 9 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Jon Hunt, who made £375 million when he sold his real estate brokerage firm Foxtons Ltd., has invested some of his fortune creating a line of luxury office properties in various locations across London.... Read More

HMV Sells Iconic Music Commercial Property to Recoup Financial Losses

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy, Industry News

After just two years of ownership, HMV has sold iconic music commercial property, The Hammersmith Apollo to music entertainment network Stage C for a price tag of £32 million.... Read More

University Warns of Upcoming UK Commercial Property Refinancing Crisis

Posted on 8 June, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Economy, Industry News

Commercial property investors in the UK should take note of the results of a survey conducted by De Montfort University in Leicester, who are predicting that they may be unable to refinance up to £100 billion of loans in the wake of the ongoing European debt... Read More

Made in Britain Products Profits from Jubilee in Commercial Properties

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Commercial properties officially caught Jubilee fever over the long weekend, with souvenirs and memorabilia revenue soaring over the four day holiday.... Read More

397 Commercial Properties Saved as Clinton Cards is Sold

Posted on 7 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy, Industry News

Clinton Cards PLC, which went into administration in May 2012, has been offered a lifeline after American company, Lakeshore Lending Limited agreed to buy the business.... Read More

Volunteer Ran Hospital Coffee Commercial Property Replaced by Costa

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

In a week where the whole country has been celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, patriotism has been a watchword for everyone living in Great Britain.... 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.