Industry News


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.


DTZ awards 132 EMEA promotions

Posted on 11 August, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

DTZ, a global leader in commercial real estate services, has announced 132 promotions across its EMEA business. The total comprises 26 new directors and 38 new associate directors, with a further 68 promotions made at both senior surveyor or equivalent... Read More

Mayfair Capital confirms New Appointments to Support Growth Plans

Posted on 4 August, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

Mayfair Capital Investment Management, the UK real estate investment manager, has appointed former Rockspring Property Investment Managers' European Director, Phil Sturdy as its new Investment Director, and has also confirmed the appointment of Laura Sweet... Read More

Land Securities completes 49,000 sq ft of lettings at Thomas More Square

Posted on 3 August, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

Land Securities has let 49,000 sq ft of office space at Thomas More Square E1 following the completion of a large scale refurbishment at number 3 TMSq. Thomas More Square, E1 Leading charity St Mungo’s Broadway has taken up 20,000 sq ft of space on... Read More

Kennedy Wilson Europe appoints Head of European Asset Management

Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

Kennedy Wilson Europe, the investment manager of Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate Plc, has appointed Mike Pegler (pictured) as Head of European Asset Management (Ex Ireland). Peglar joins after a ten year stint at the global investment and advisory firm... Read More

European Property Investment Opportunities remain despite Falling Yields

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Reports from two leading agencies both claim that strong investment activity is continuing to push down property yields across the majority of European markets. The progress made towards a new Greek bailout agreement has lessened the uncertainty although... Read More

Birmingham Office Market heading for Record Year

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

More than half-a-million square feet of Birmingham office space was let during the second quarter of 2015 — 75 per cent of the city’s average annual take up. The 521,136 sq ft return, reported by commercial, office and industrial agency Lambert... Read More

Dilapidations inquiries highlight increasing Business Confidence

Posted on 1 August, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

The rising number of occupiers seeking advice on dilapidations is an indication that the recovery has the potential for further growth, according to a West of England property professional. Head of Commercial at Bruton Knowles's Gloucester office, Angus... Read More

Land Securities’ 62 Buckingham Gate 96% let following Latest Deals

Posted on 31 July, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

Land Securities has let a further 50,000 sq ft at 62 Buckingham Gate SW1, taking the occupancy rate to 96 per cent. The latest additions to the tenant line-up are leading Italian investment bank Mediobanca and international sport, entertainment and... Read More

2016 set to be a ‘Challenging’ Year for Occupiers in London Office Market

Posted on 29 July, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

As London’s vacancy rates hit a 14-year low, one of the capital’s leading commercial agents has warned that the recovering economy could push the supply of city offices even lower. This year’s second quarter returns show the London vacancy rate... Read More

Bristol Office Market bounces back after Slow Start to 2015

Posted on 24 July, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

Activity in the Bristol office market picked up during Q2, compensating for a slower than expected start to the year, with smaller deals making up the numbers. According to the latest Bristol Offices Snapshot from Colliers International, although... Read More

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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.