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.


Simple Lease Launched to Entice SMEs onto the High Street

Posted on 6 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

A straightforward lease has been developed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), in collaboration with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in a bid to attract small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) onto the high street.... Read More

Think Tank Urges Investment in Mid-Sized Cities

Posted on 3 July, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Mid-sized cities and the Government should work together to make their city centres more attractive to businesses a new report suggests.... Read More

Property Consultancy Reports Rise in Dilapidations Disputes

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

Dilapidations disputes are on the rise according to one of the UK’s leading property consultancies.... Read More

Prudential Mortgage Capital Closes First Commercial Real Estate Loan in UK

Posted on 30 June, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News, Worldwide Property News

Prudential Mortgage Capital Company has closed its first commercial real estate loan in the UK.... Read More

Average Length of Commercial Property Leases in Wales to Get Shorter

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

When it comes to negotiating leases with landlords for commercial properties, tenants are firmly in the driver's seat. The average length of a lease in the UK property market has fallen steadily over the past several years.... Read More

Small Businesses Urged to Protect Themselves against Cybercrime

Posted on 27 June, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

News from the US should serve as a reminder to small businesses to ensure they are protected from the threat of hacking which is increasingly carried out by sophisticated cybercriminals.... Read More

Landlords have Potential to Cash in During London Olympics

Posted on 26 June, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

With the anticipated influx of visitors expected during the upcoming Olympic Games in London, space is at a premium.... Read More

Weaker British Pound Creating Buying Opportunities for Foreign Investors

Posted on 25 June, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Since the British pound has lost some of its value compared to other currencies this year, commercial properties in the UK have become more attractive to foreign investors... Read More

Summer Spell Boosts UK Retail Sales

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Industry News

The recent hot weather has given a boost to UK retail sales, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).... Read More

UK Flexible Office Space Provider Offering Guaranteed Interior Climate Excellence to Clients

Posted on 24 June, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Business Environment (BE), the UK-based flexible office space provider firm, has recently introduced a Service Excellence Guarantee Guide for clients. This company has put its standards in writing so that its clients know what to expect in everything from its... 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.