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.


London’s Safe Haven Status Appeals to Commercial Property Investors

Posted on 23 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

If you’re looking for commercial property in London, the Central London offices sector provides “an impressive degree of resilience, outperforming other property sectors and markets elsewhere in the country”.... Read More

A Warm Future Forecast for Southampton

Posted on 22 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Economy

As summer is finally blown away by the autumnal winds, some areas of the UK, such as Southampton, remain destinations of choice, at least for those in commercial property.... Read More

UK Serviced Offices Market Continues to Boom

Posted on 21 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

During recessions, the language used by many of us seems to borrow heavily from weight-watching classes.... Read More

Gypsies face Eviction from Dale Farm

Posted on 20 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

We always knew that gypsies lived around us, but it was only recently that we have become more aware of their culture.... Read More

Commercial Property Rates set to Soar

Posted on 19 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

To add insult to injury for the commercial property industry in these tough economic times, the Government has announced that they plan to increase business rates for the next financial year by a further 5.6 per cent. This will be the highest percentage... Read More

High Energy Prices… What About Commercial Properties?

Posted on 18 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

There is much talk recently in the news about how people will struggle to be able to afford to keep their homes warm over the winter with energy prices rising.... Read More

Shares Plummet as DTZ has ‘No Deal’

Posted on 17 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The deal between DTZ, Saint Georges Participations (SGP) and BNP Paribas real estate had to be aborted, causing share prices to plummet.... Read More

Nationwide Manufacturing Commercial Properties to Receive £140 Million Boost

Posted on 16 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Seven nationwide commercial properties will benefit from a new six year scheme, which costs approximately £140 million.... Read More

Positive Signs for London Markets Amid Continued Slowdown in New Development

Posted on 14 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Commercial property in London continues to outperform the rest of the UK commercial property market, particularly in the offices sector, according to new research.... Read More

Supergroup Profits Hit Due to Commercial Property Issue

Posted on 9 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Supergroup, who own Superdry, 77Breed and SurfCo California have seen share prices drop and profits threatened... 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.