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.


Virtual Vancouver Model could have huge impact on Property Industry

Posted on 6 September, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News, Uncategorised, Worldwide Property News

GeoSim, an international technology firm with offices in Vancouver, Warsaw and Tel Aviv, has developed an interactive digital 3-D model of downtown Vancouver. The 14-year-old company says it could change the way that commercial real estate agents, developers,... Read More

Improving Regional Markets boost Mucklow Profits

Posted on 3 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

A and J Mucklow — the largest Stock Exchange listed investment property company in the Midlands — has reported a 150 per cent surge in its annual profits. 81-year-old firm, which went public in 1962, has also seen the value of its portfolio... Read More

Buoyant NI Office Market setting ‘Lively Pace’

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

A stream of high-profile autumn deals is expected to drive the Northern Ireland commercial property market at a “lively pace”, according to a CBRE survey. A combination of prestige properties coming to the market and banks clearing their property... Read More

Wave of New Lets announced by British Land

Posted on 1 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

British Land has enjoyed a significant upturn in lease agreements since the end of the recession, with retailers and office based businesses actively seeking expansion. This has allowed the property firm to confirm six new lets at the Gallagher Retail Park in... Read More

LaSalle wins £750m Manchester Pension Fund Mandate

Posted on 29 August, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

The largest local authority pension fund in Britain has made its second multi-million pound commitment to expanding its commercial property portfolio in less than two weeks — taking its investment cash pot to more than £1bn. Earlier this month the... Read More

Manchester Retail Market offers Great Value

Posted on 22 August, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

DTZ has published research revealing the top three most attractive commercial property markets for prime investment. The list is based on comparative property prices for each city in each of three markets: industrial, retail, and office. It lists the... Read More

Silverstone puts Northants in Pole Position for Growth

Posted on 21 August, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Industry News

Silverstone — better known as the home of the British Grand Prix — is proving a different sort winner for dozens of cutting edge engineering and technology firms. The area’s high-energy economy is also benefiting residents, with a recent Halifax... Read More

Record Scottish Office Deal sealed in Aberdeen

Posted on 20 August, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

In what is thought to be the biggest ever Scottish office deal, a Scandinavian oil services company has leased all three first phase buildings at Aberdeen International Business Park (AIBP). Under the contract, Oslo-based subsea engineering services... Read More

Calgary Commercial Real Estate’s Double-Digit Returns Best in Canada

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Posted on 18 August, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Calgary had a total return of 11.1 percent for the year ending June 30, according to the REALpac/IPD Canada Quarterly Property Index. This figure was high enough to make it the best in Canada. Edmonton, at 10.8 percent, and Toronto, at 10.1 percent, both... Read More

Improving Retail Performance boosts Commercial Property Returns

Posted on 8 August, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The retail market saw returns hit a five-year high during Q2 as consumer spending drives the resurgence in values. Returns jumped from 2.6% during Q1 to 4.3%, according to the latest IPD UK Quarterly Property Index. During the same period, capital values... 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.