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.


Irish Commercial Property Market heading for “Exceptional” Year

Posted on 7 July, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Although still €1.5bn (£10.6bn) behind its 2014 record, Ireland is expected to see around €3.5bn (£2.4bn) worth of commercial property assets change hands this year. According to a new survey from the global real estate services provider... Read More

London Property Owners unite to launch Wild West End Green Initiative

Posted on 3 July, 2015 by Neil Bird under Industry News

An alliance of leading London property owners has today announced the launch of a unique initiative to promote green infrastructure in the capital. The Wild West End project, launched by The Crown Estate, Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, the Howard de... Read More

International Investment in South West Retail Sector Rises

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

As prices continue to rise and supply falls ever further in London, international investors are increasingly finding it difficult to snap up prime properties in the UK capital. This, according to Collier’s International’s Midsummer Retail Report, is... Read More

Stockport Commercial Lettings rise following Orbit Initiative

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

After six month campaign to change the profile and perception of Stockport by the town’s largest landlord its latest letting figures look set to be the best for more than five years. Orbit Developments — the commercial division of The Emerson Group... Read More

Silverstone reports increase in Pre-Acquisition Surveys as Investors look North

Posted on 1 July, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

A Tyneside building surveyors and project manager is reporting a “significant” rise in commercial commissions — with this year’s half-yearly figure already outpacing the same period in 2014. Silverstone directors, Ben Hunter (left) and Richard... Read More

Cardiff Industrial Estate fully let following Wave of Deals

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

Cardiff’s Fairwater Industrial Estate is now fully let after four local businesses agreed terms on the remaining five units. The latest additions to the occupier line-up are; First Stop Car Sales which has taken a 1,600 sq ft unit, Cardiff Windows... Read More

South East Office take-up levels surge in Second Quarter

Posted on 30 June, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

The South East office market, defined as the Western Corridor and the markets to the north and south of the M25, witnessed a surge in take-up during the second quarter of the year. According to new data released by Strutt & Parker, take-up between... Read More

Rockspring expands Management Team with Duel Promotion

Posted on 29 June, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

Rockspring Property Investment Managers LLP has announced the expansion of its management team, with José Pellicer and Michael Pryer, joining the partnership with immediate effect. This brings the total number of partners on Rockspring's management board... Read More

European Real Estate Industry urges Shadow Banking Rules rethink

Posted on 26 June, 2015 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The European real estate industry has expressed its concerns over draft guidelines from the European Banking Authority (EBA) which could limit how much banks can lend to real estate. The guidelines could also lead to real estate funds being inappropriately... Read More

Bridges closes New Property Fund ahead of Target

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Bridges Ventures has announced an early closure of its Bridges Property Alternatives Fund III after strong interest from European and US institutions. The company says it will apply gearing to its closing £212m commitment to give it a potential investment... 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.