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.
The retail property market has faced some significant challenges over recent years, but with the economy improving and consumers more prepared to spend, it seems that 2015 could mark a turnaround for both the retail sector and its property... Read More
After a near record year the shortage of industrial and commercial space in Worcestershire could "choke off" further recovery, an independent property consultancy is warning. Primarily at risk are the strengthening warehouse and industrial markets... Read More
A third consecutive year of double digit returns from UK commercial property assets is expected in 2015, according to investment strategists at Morningstar OBSR. Last year the IPD UK All Properties Index recorded returns of 17.5 per cent, following a... Read More
As Birmingham continues to flourish as a prime destination for both new and established businesses, office market transactions have climbed to a level not seen since the onset of the economic crisis in 2008, with property experts in the West Midlands... Read More
London’s resurgent financial sector has increased the demand for office space in the capital to levels not seen for many years, leading to warnings of rising rents and supply shortages in the course of 2015. According to data from Cushman &... Read More
The growing number newly qualified chartered surveyors choosing to work in Britain is being blamed for an "acute shortage" of property professionals in Ireland. The claim comes from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), which is also... Read More
Building owners and occupiers are being warned that the combination of severe winter weather and the pressure to cut maintenance costs could leave them battered by a financial and legal storm. Citing several recent cases, Prop-Search director Chris... Read More
The British Property Federation (BPF) has welcomed the publication of a National Policy Statement for the road and rail networks, describing it as ‘a boost for the industrial sector'. The statement, which follows a consultation period earlier this... Read More
More and more landlords are applying to convert empty offices into residential accommodation before a temporary change to the planning system runs out in 17 months’ time, a leading commercial property agent has claimed. Under the Government's... Read More
Manufacturers are being forced to go head-to-head with distribution and haulage businesses as the shortage of North West industrial property deepens. The drought in readily available space has been highlighted by defence and missile systems maker,... 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.
