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.


Retail Rents on the rise in North West and West Midlands

Posted on 7 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

As the economic recovery continues to gather pace, regional areas are beginning to feel the benefits that were for some time limited only to London and the South East. Although wide variations remain, the regional commercial property markets have been showing... Read More

Bewley’s loses Two-Year Irish Rent Hike Battle

Posted on 5 July, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News, Worldwide Property News

Bewley’s has had its “landmark” victory against endless upward only rent rises overturned by the Irish Supreme Court. The coffee company says it now faces a €1.5m (£1.2m) annual rent bill for its flagship Dublin premises. Last year the company... Read More

Commercial Property Owners urged to seek Advice as £28 Million of Tax Relief goes Unclaimed

Posted on 4 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Industry News

Since the implementation of the 2012 Finance Bill began on the 1st of April this year, commercial property owners have gained unprecedented access to tax relief which, if claimed, could bring financial relief to new buyers. However, recent data from the... Read More

Liverpool welcomes Property Professionals to the International Festival for Business

Posted on 1 July, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Property professionals attending the International Festival for Business, which opens today, will have the opportunity to take in three events over 36 hours. Scheduled speakers include Liz Peace, chief executive of the British Property Federation (BPF),... Read More

Annual Report reveals ‘Fantastic Year’ for Crown Estate

Posted on 27 June, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Profits from the Crown Estate have increased for the 25th year in succession. The organisation’s property portfolio has also reached a record value of £9.9bn. This year’s annual report and accounts, for the year ending in March, show that real... Read More

West End Office Occupancy Costs still the highest in the World

Posted on 20 June, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

London’s West End has retained its position as the most expensive location in the world to rent office space. According to the latest research from CBRE, total occupancy costs – which include rents, business rates and service charges - now stand at... Read More

North East Commercial Property Event showcases “Great Place to do Business”

Posted on 19 June, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Industry News

More than 80 national and international companies will descend on the North-East  today to highlight the region’s success stories and promote potential development projects. Hosted by UK Land Estates, The North-East Commercial Property and... Read More

Warning over shake-up of Property Accounting Rules

Posted on 17 June, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Industry News

Businesses which hold property portfolios could have their company credit rating downgraded under a New Year accounting shake-up, two experts have warned. Under revised accounting rules — which come into effect on 1 January, 2015 — companies with... Read More

Scottish Commercial Property Market in “win-win” Situation Whatever the Outcome of Referendum

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

The upcoming Scottish independence referendum has created waves throughout the business world, with the majority of polls showing that most businesses would be against Scotland voting Yes in September. In turn, this has created a great deal of uncertainty... Read More

Scottish Commercial Market “Still Gathering Pace”

Posted on 13 June, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

The momentum which lifted Scotland’s commercial property market throughout 2013 has continued gathering pace into the first quarter of this year, claims a new report. Investment across all commercial sectors for the first quarter of the year was 2.8... 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.