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.


General Election will have little impact on Property Market claims CBRE

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

Despite the fears of many analysts, the upcoming general election will have only a minimal impact on the property market CBRE claims. A new report from the leading commercial property and real estate advisor shows that economic performance remains the... Read More

Property will be “Overvalued” Within Months warns DTZ

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

A 12-month forecast from one of Britain's biggest property players has warned that the UK markets "are about to tip from being undervalued to overvalued". The prediction comes in DTZ's 2015 Outlook, which says the single most important issue impacting on... Read More

Occupier Demand in Wales climbs for Seventh Consecutive Quarter

Posted on 2 February, 2015 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Occupier demand for commercial property in Wales has risen across all sectors for the seventh consecutive quarter, according to figures in the latest RICS Commercial Market Survey. The figures show 38 per cent more Welsh surveyors reporting higher levels of... Read More

China and US will be London’s Biggest Commercial Investors in 2015 says Savills

Posted on 30 January, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

According to Savills, the international real estate advisers, US and Chinese investors will play a big part in the London commercial property market in 2015. This is in line with reports that last year, China invested more than all European buyers... Read More

KWB seals Landmark Worcester Office Letting

Posted on 28 January, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Specialist commercial agent KWB has completed what it claims is "the largest transaction for offices in Worcestershire for over a decade". Acting for M&G Real Estate, one of the world's largest property investors, the Birmingham-based consultancy... Read More

Warrington Office Market exceeds Expectations

Posted on 19 January, 2015 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The Manchester Office Agents Forum (MOAF) has reported a total take-up of 439,000 sq ft in the Warrington area. There were a total of 102 transactions in 2014, representing a 16 per cent increase on 2013 figures and an overall increase of 11 per... Read More

City of London chief issues Office Shortage Warning

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

Last week, London First released research showing that only half of the 50,000 new homes required each year to support the city’s growing population are being constructed. While chairman of the policy and resources committee of the City of London... Read More

Birmingham trumps London in PwC Property Investment Report

Posted on 16 January, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

With commercial property investors increasingly turning to the regional markets, Birmingham is attracting considerable interest. According to a new report by PwC, this will see the city overtake London as the most attractive location for property investment... Read More

Activity in M42 out-of-town Office Market almost doubles

Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

According to research conducted by property consultancy GVA, the M42 corridor out-of-town office market saw a significant upswing in activity last year, with a total of 420,00 sq ft of deals being made. This is nearly double 2013's total of 224,395 sq... Read More

Property Experts voice fears over Bubble in Commercial Market

Posted on 15 January, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

With global commercial property transactions reported to be at record levels, many industry experts are now concerned that the current frenzy of investment will lead to a “bubble” if prices continue to rise. According to the annual survey of... 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.