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 Less Commercial Properties Being Developed?

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

With many firms struggling and the economic downturn showing no signs of receding, are certain industries struggling more than others?... Read More

Are Commercial Properties Selling Books Being Put Back on the Shelf?

Posted on 8 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

If you just sat and thought about how the internet and gadgets have changed the world today, it may be a shock that book stores are even still around.... Read More

Retirement Age Eliminated, but what does this mean for Commercial Properties?

Posted on 7 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

Compulsory retirement at the age of 65 has now been abolished in the UK. People now have the right to continue working, once they reach 65, if they wish to do so.... Read More

Will More Commercial Properties Accept the New £50 Note?

Posted on 6 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

The Bank of England will introduce a new style £50 note into circulation on 2 November 2011. But with many £50 notes being refused for purchases in many commercial properties across the UK, will retailers and businesses be more willing to accept the new... Read More

Tills Jingle as Christmas Shopping Begins Early on the Struggling British High Street

Posted on 5 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Major commercial property retailers have decided that Christmas needs to come early as Britain’s high streets struggles to cope with the diminishing economy and collapsing demand from shoppers.... Read More

Cinema Vs 2012 Olympics

Posted on 4 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The Film Distributors Association (FDA) has reported that commercial properties which house cinemas may struggle during 2012.... Read More

Sending Personal Parcels from the Office, Are you a Culprit?

Posted on 2 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

British employees are costing their companies more than £80 million in postage costs, to send personal parcels from the office,... Read More

Do Central London Offices Signal Secondary Market Recovery?

Posted on 30 September, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

Secondary offices have been the ‘best performing sub-sector of the UK commercial property market’ during the past twelve months.... Read More

Guide to Selling your Commercial Property

Posted on 28 September, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

When selling a commercial property, particularly during these tough economical times, you can never prepare enough.... Read More

A Question for Planners: Section 106 or Community Interest Levy?

Posted on 26 September, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

It seems a new type of tax on commercial property development is becoming increasingly popular across England.... 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.