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.


The Shard confirms a Diamond Tenant

Posted on 24 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Only days after global broadcaster Al Jazeera moved into to its new European headquarters on the 16th floor of The Shard, another prestige company has agreed terms to relocate to the Stirling Prize shortlisted skyscraper. The latest occupier is the... Read More

Work set to begin on the World’s most Advanced Factory

Posted on 23 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Work will start next month on a £43m advanced manufacturing facility in Sheffield that aims to become the “world’s most advanced factory” on its 2015 completion. Factory 2050 — to be built on a new Advanced Manufacturing Campus at Sheffield... Read More

Marks & Spencer steps-up recruitment as Wolstanton store opening approaches

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Marks & Spencer this week reached the halfway point in the recruitment process for its new £40 million store on Stoke-on-Trent’s Wolstanton Retail Park that has been in the pipeline since 2012. The retailer will create a total of 250 new... Read More

New towers planned for buzzing City

Posted on 22 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Three separate planning applications for office towers in the City of London are expected shortly, Building Design reports this morning. The proposed commercial developments are all in the eastern cluster, close to the site of the stalled Pinnacle... Read More

Good News for Yorkshire Retail Schemes

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

Two Yorkshire retail schemes are benefiting from the upturn in occupier demand which has accompanied the economic recovery. Specialist retail park fund Hercules Unit Trust (HUT), which is advised by British Land, has today announced that its Parkgate... Read More

Big Screen Entertainment returns to Cardiff Shopping Centre

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Shopping centres throughout the UK are now beginning to recognise the beneficial effect a strong and diverse offering and have begun to invest in their leisure offering. This has seen the Capitol Shopping Centre in Cardiff launch preparatory works for the... Read More

The Leadenhall Building tops Open House London attractions

Posted on 16 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

The Leadenhall Building is the centrepiece of architecture showcase Open House London which takes place this weekend. The City of London skyscraper will throw open its doors during the annual event designed to give the general public access to many of... Read More

Sale of Manchester’s Historic St George’s House Confirmed

Posted on 12 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets, Top Properties

Grade A Alternative has confirmed it is the new owner of one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings. The serviced office provider completed the acquisition of St George’s House in June but has refused to say how much it paid for the Grade II listed... Read More

British Land confident of Leadenhall Building Success

Posted on 10 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

British Land is confident of leasing the remaining office space in the Leadenhall Building when it goes onto the open market next week. The joint developers of the £268m City tower, popularly known as the Cheesegrater, have spoken of the... Read More

Land Securities hosts innovative Click and Collect Pilot at The Galleria Hatfield

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

The UK’s largest commercial property company, Land Securities, is hosting a click and collect trial at Hatfield’s 320,000 sq ft designer outlet, The Galleria. The initiative, launched this week in conjunction with leading online grocery retailer Ocado,... 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.