Top Properties


From time to time we produce articles focusing on a specific commercial property. We may also showcase our featured properties in this category too. In addition you will find features about agents in the Top Properties category.


Tom Howley chooses The South Kensington Estate for second London Showroom

Posted on 19 December, 2014 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Tom Howley, the bespoke kitchens brand, has agreed a ten year lease on a property at 72 Fulham Road SW3, The South Kensington Estate has confirmed. The new showroom, which is due to open in March 2015, will be Tom Howley’s second store in London and... Read More

The City and Westminster move to stem flood of Office Conversions

Posted on 18 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

Two London planning authorities have taken steps to cut the number of developers snapping up offices and turning them into luxury housing. In the first move of its kind, owners wanting to convert City of London offices into flats and apartments will... Read More

British Land’s 10 Portman Square almost fully let

Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Top Properties

The Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan (OTPP), Canada’s largest single profession pension plan, has moved their business into 10 Portman Square in the West End of London, signing a fifteen year lease for 18,535 sq ft of second floor office space, according to... Read More

St James’s acquires Spinningfields Landmark

Posted on 15 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets, Top Properties

A UK-focused commercial property investment fund has swooped on one of Manchester's most "architecturally pleasing" buildings. Acting for wealth managers St James's Place, Orchard Street Investment Management reportedly paid £31m for Four Hardman... Read More

Retail Anchors confirmed for Resorts World Mall at NEC Birmingham

Posted on 13 December, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

There are numerous exciting retail and leisure developments opening in the West Midlands next year, with Birmingham leading the charge to attract consumers from far and wide. Along with the Grand Central scheme above the refurbished New Street station, the... Read More

New Lease Agreement rounds off a Busy Year for The Shard

Posted on 4 December, 2014 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

With a raft of new tenants coming on board, the opening of the Shangri-La Hotel, and The View from The Shard welcoming its millionth visitor, 2014 has been an exciting year for Western Europe’s tallest building. February was the month when activity... Read More

Land Securities reaps the rewards of Early Cycle Development

Posted on 1 December, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

With 2015 likely to deliver one of the lowest volumes of new office space to the London market for twenty years, developers brave enough to embark on schemes three or four years ago are now reaping the rewards. Today occupier demand easily outstrips... Read More

Holiday Inn to open UK’s Biggest Sea Container Hotel

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

One of Britain's leading budget leisure chains is about to take over a £12.5m new hotel on London's Royal Albert Docks — made entirely from converted shipping containers. With the first batch of "fully dressed" containers already being put... Read More

Former Bradford Odeon to become major Music Venue

Posted on 30 November, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Bradford’s Odeon has fallen into a considerable state of disrepair since closing in 2000, with numerous plans for development falling through. However, the purchase of the commercial property by Bradford Council earlier this year for just £1 has allowed... Read More

Historic Mill Conversion takes Dean Clough Regeneration into New Phase

Posted on 28 November, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

One of Britain's biggest business communities — housed in what was once the world biggest carpet factory — is to get another 75,000 sq ft of office space. Work will start next month  to convert that last two derelict mills on the 22-acre... Read More

Learn more about our Top Properties category

Sometimes a commercial property will grab the attention of our writers for a variety of reasons. It may be that it offers a unique selling point or it could be a high end property with an astonishing price tag.

Other reasons might include an interesting history or particular architectural merit. We cover all these types of stories here alongside articles focusing on properties featured in our enhanced listings.

You may also find occasional articles on agents in this category concentrating on one or more of the properties they are currently marketing. So if you want to stay up to date with the all the latest top property stories you will find them right here.