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.


Four Tips to Consider When Buying a Commercial Property

Posted on 22 January, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

Are you looking for a retail unit, warehouse or office to buy in the UK? You may have already found the ideal commercial property for your business, but do you know what to expect when you go through the buying stage? Movehut have compiled four tips to help... Read More

Property Investors Deterred by Northern Ireland Violence

Posted on 20 January, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Images of the violence currently rocking Northern Ireland are deterring investment in the commercial property market, Belfast agents warn. One deal, worth £1.5 million, has reportedly fallen through due to the unrest which has led to politicians calling... Read More

Bank Rules Threaten Commercial Property Market

Posted on 18 January, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Strict capital rules imposed on UK banks will increase costs for commercial developers and  have a detrimental effect on the wider market, industry insiders have warned. The regulations, called slotting, have been introduced by the Financial Services... Read More

Rise in Worldwide Commercial Real Estate Volumes Reported

Posted on 16 January, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The results of a new market research report from Jones Lang LaSalle indicate that global real estate volumes increased in the final quarter of 2012. A total of $141 billion in transactions closed during the three-month period to bring the total preliminary... Read More

Banks Rebalancing UK Commercial Loan Books

Posted on 15 January, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The estimated total value of outstanding debt secured against commercial property was £285 billion as of the middle of 2012. This figure takes into account loans secured by Ireland's NAMA bank according to De Montfort University's UK Commercial Property... Read More

Commercial Property Energy Savings Linked to TV

Posted on 14 January, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

A TV monitor in the lobby of a Birmingham office and retail building has been credited with helping to cut energy consumption by over 55 per cent. This is the finding of the Climate Change Property Fund (CCPF) which owns and manages the building in the... Read More

International Investment Hot Spots for 2013

Posted on 13 January, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The majority of respondents to a survey conducted by the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) have indicated they would prefer to buy property in the United States this year. Turkey is expected to be another hot spot in 2013, while... Read More

Commercial Properties Must Display EPCs under New Rules

Posted on 10 January, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

Certain commercial properties which currently have an energy performance certificate (EPC) are now required to display it following legislation which came into force yesterday. The new requirement applies to properties over 500 sq. m. in size which are... Read More

Fall in UK Commercial Property Values Expected to Halt in 2013

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

The downward trend in UK commercial property values will bottom out this year according to Deloitte. Although the market will show little sign of improvement until later in the year, 2013 is expected to mark the beginnings of the long awaited... Read More

Commercial Property Market News 2012

Posted on 31 December, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Throughout the year we have been bringing you commercial property market news and stories on related topics.  Below is a reminder of the ups and downs of 2012. January The year opened with news that, despite the impact of prolonged economic... Read More

Learn more about our Industry News category

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.