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.


Six Tips for Buying a Commercial Property

Posted on 6 August, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Are you considering entering the commercial property market? Before you sign the papers for your new property, keep these tips in mind... Read More

New Service Will Help Commercial Property Occupiers Reduce Energy Bills

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

UK owners or occupiers of commercial properties can get advice to help them keep energy costs down.... Read More

One in Ten SMEs have considered Shutting up Shop

Posted on 1 August, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

According to a new SME Risk Index from international insurer Zurich, more than one in ten British small and medium-sized commercial property businesses say they have considered closing down... Read More

UK Commercial Property Values Fell in First Half of 2012

Posted on 29 July, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The numbers for UK commercial property values are in, and the market is down by 2.0 per cent in the first six months of 2012... Read More

Further Transport Problems for the Olympics Announced

Posted on 26 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

Everyone attending Friday’s opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics are praying for good weather.... Read More

Will Relaxing Planning Restrictions Save the High Street?

Posted on 24 July, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The government is hoping to see more pop up shops on UK high streets as a result of a relaxation in planning restrictions following the publication of the Portas Review in May.... Read More

Is Being Top of the Office Chain Really Worth It?

Posted on 23 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

We’ve all been in the position of feeling jealous of our boss. A nice, private office, posh company car and the ability to put long lunches down to “networking”- sounds ideal, right?... Read More

New Laws Announced to Protect Shoppers

Posted on 17 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

New laws are being introduced under the Consumer Bill of Rights to ensure shoppers are better protected against issues that they are faced with when shopping in commercial properties.... Read More

Supply of Grade A Office Space in Edinburgh Running Out

Posted on 16 July, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Commercial property consulting firm GVA has released a report stating that demand for top-notch office space in Edinburgh is so high that the city could run out in the next 18 months.... Read More

Struggling to Shift the Pounds? Blame the Office!

Posted on 15 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

A new study published this week has revealed that women who work in a commercial property office for more than 35 hours a week are more likely to gain weight than their part-time counterparts... 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.