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.
The turning on of Christmas lights displays is often a highlight of the season for towns and cities across Britain, especially for local commercial properties.... Read More
Commercial property footwear group Barratts has collapsed into administration for the second time in two years, leaving nearly 4,000 jobs at risk just in time for Christmas.... Read More
The future of Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) looks bleak, as its major shareholder; Peel Airports decides to sell up. Peel Airports owns 75 per cent of the commercial property, whilst six local authorities own the remaining 25 per cent of the airport.... Read More
With the recent eurozone crisis and high unemployment rate, demand for new commercial properties including offices and retail shops in the UK are on the decrease.... Read More
Thomas Cook had previously announced earlier this year, its plans to close 75 UK commercial properties after slow sales, which caused shares to plummet. The firm, however, has since revised this figure to 200 stores, and plans to close them over a two year... Read More
The first thing Mary Portas discovered when she was asked to conduct an independent review of the decline of the UK high street was that several had already been published.... Read More
Research recently conducted by De Montfort University in Leicester has revealed some astonishing statistics regarding commercial property loans.... Read More
One of the UK’s banking giants, Santander has set the wheels in motion for a new programme designed to support the best and fastest growing commercial property businesses in the UK, helping them fulfil their growth and ambitions, drive economic growth and... Read More
According to the business turnaround organisation Insight With Passion, empty shops are costing the UK economy £900m in lost wages.... Read More
A Sheffield city centre shopping precinct is seething after Argos announced it will shut up its commercial property on the Moor in January.... 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.
