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.


Land Sale clears way for Welsh Scheme as European Industrial take-up increases

Posted on 11 June, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

A report from DTZ shows that European logistics and industrial take-up increased by 6% in Q1 2015 compared to last year. A total of 3.8 million square metres of industrial space was leased in the first quarter of 2015 due to high demand for European... Read More

DTZ appoints Captial Markets Team Director and strengthens Leeds Office

Posted on 10 June, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

Global commercial real estate services firm DTZ, has appointed Danny Kinnoch as a director of its EMEA International Capital Markets team. Danny has15 years’ experience working with pan-European investors and will  become an important addition to... Read More

Bristol closes in on £30 per sq ft Club

Posted on 9 June, 2015 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Prime office rents in Bristol city centre have increased by 4 per cent, the latest research from Colliers International reveals. The findings show that rental growth throughout the UK averaged 6.5 per cent year-on-year during Q2 with strong expansion... Read More

Property Market ‘wakes up’ to Cheshire East Potential

Posted on 8 June, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

Regional markets continue to enjoy strong demand for commercial property, with the economic improvements and increasing desire to “reshore” on the part of industrial firms aiding in the process to rebuild local economies following the recession. This has... Read More

New Transport Link set to boost Bristol Commercial Market

Posted on 7 June, 2015 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Work is finally underway on the long awaited South Bristol Link Road, providing a potential lifeline for commuters, visitors and the local business community. And, by balancing the city’s North-South divide, it will provide a shot in the arm for South... Read More

Knight Frank launches Romanian Office as Commercial Market hits Pre-crisis Levels

Posted on 5 June, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

After the most successful year for the Romanian investment market since the global crisis — with more than €1.15bn (£845m) invested in the property market — Knight Frank has confirmed it is formalising its agreement with its Bucharest-based... Read More

Wellingborough Industrial Toolbox is Empty says Property Firm

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

As the economic recovery gathers strength in the Midlands, many industrial and warehouse occupiers are looking for larger premises to expand their operations. However, they are frequently held back by the lack of existing building supply and development... Read More

Crown Estate appoints New Head of £2.2bn Regional Portfolio

Posted on 4 June, 2015 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The Crown Estate has announced the promotion of Hannah Milne to head its £2.2 billion Regional Portfolio. Previously Regional Portfolio Manager, she will take over the position currently held by James Cooksey, who has been promoted to the newly created... Read More

Canadian Real Estate Giant snaps up Maxwell Brown

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Two independent property consultancies — operating 18 offices between them — have changed hands in two separate deals. Maxwell Brown Surveyors (MBS), which employs eight people at its Reigate, Crawley, Leatherhead, Kings Hill and Croydon offices,... Read More

Angel Court Partners appoint Agents as City Development progresses

Posted on 3 June, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Industry News

Mitsui Fudosan UK Ltd and development partner Stanhope have appointed DTZ to market one of the few office schemes currently under construction in the City of London. DTZ joins existing agents GM Real Estate in marketing the 300,000 sq ft Angel Court,... 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.