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.
During Q4 (October to December 2011), the number of new retail units opened grew by 1.0 per cent.... Read More
Global commercial property sandwich chain Subway is defying the economic gloom by announcing that it will open 600 new stores in the UK and Ireland over the next three years as part of its plans for continued expansion.... Read More
Morrisons, who bought the internet retailer Kiddicare last year for £70 million, is to expand the company into commercial properties.... Read More
When a company has worked through thick and thin to make the company work, it is always hard when they know there is no other way, other than administration. But shouldn’t the Government be helping companies in this situation... Read More
Up to 1,000 jobs are hanging in the balance as two further Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) commercial offices in Sheffield are to close their doors for good as part of a major Government shake-up.... Read More
New research published by the Manchester Office Agent’s Forum revealed its city centre commercial office market struggled for take-up throughout 2011, dropping below the 10 year average.... Read More
Britain’s struggling high streets now have more bookmakers than commercial property convenience stores.... Read More
The Scottish Government have decided to restore an old legislation, which could mean that land and commercial properties could be bought for pennies rather than millions.... Read More
There is a need to take essential steps to help employees realise that their health is important for the working of a commercial property business. Furthermore, working while being sick can have severe consequences over the health of other employees.... Read More
The owner of the family run 99p Stores chain, Nadir Lalani is seeking a buyer for his enterprise, estimated to be worth £60 million.... 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.
