In the Industry News category you can expect to find articles relating to all aspects of the UK commercial property market. These can be humorous as well as serious giving readers a wide variety of material to choose from.
There is no doubt that the economic future is looking far from rosy. In fact, two of the UK's biggest commercial property companies have given new warnings about the strength of the economy and reported that business demand for new commercial space remains... Read More
If there were such a thing as a commercial property tarot card, what would a card showing a skyscraper image symbolise? Prosperity? Progress? Or problems? Andrew Lawrence, creator of the skyscraper index in 1999, may be able to shed a little light... Read More
It has been a number of years since the idea of the Greengate scheme in Salford was first considered. But finally, after years of uncertainty, the councils dream is taking the first steps towards becoming a reality. The major regeneration scheme planned... Read More
The Latin phrase caveat emptor, or buyer beware, is a fundamental principle of commercial property transactions. Lawyers may be reaching for the Latin dictionary again, for a translation of “lender beware”, due to a commercial property fraud case... Read More
After much criticism and time to gather its thoughts on the subject and muster its forces, Irish property lender NAMA is moving in on developers to recoup billions of pounds in outstanding commercial property loans from those who Chairman Frank Daly says are... Read More
This might appear to be a tenuous link but consider the aftermath of the terrible events of 9/11. Prior to this outrage, the world was on an uncertain path. The banking sector, once again, looked shaky during late 1998, due to the implosion of Long Term... Read More
In the prosperous pre-credit crunch period, skyscrapers seemed to be London’s must-have accessory for the up and coming business. The Gherkin was gracing the covers of glossy magazines and drawing admiring glances from architects far and wide. The... Read More
While serviced offices have always been considered the preserve of the SME or small to medium sized enterprise, in reality they serve a far greater audience. Because of their incredible flexibility, serviced offices offer the start-up or one-man (or woman)... Read More
Despite the news this week that Britain has avoided a double dip recession, the prospect still looms over the country. And having researched the figures, I am still extremely worried. I hate to be a pessimist but, I believe it’s all over, leave your... Read More
You would think that since man began constructing buildings, commercial properties and serviced offices, he would have set his sites on creating the most comfortable space possible. But no, man has always strived to build the highest building. Since the... Read More
In this section we carry articles covering a diversity of topics. You will find news about supermarket commercial property expansions alongside the results of customer service surveys.
We also take a look at how businesses can benefit from sporting events, public holidays and spells of good weather. On the other hand we ask how they might cope with transport problems or industrial action.
Together with these stories you will find articles on dogs in the workplace, the stress reducing qualities of office plants and the reasons for our expanding waistlines. So if you want your commercial property news to contain a little variety, this is the page for you.
