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.


Second Stage of Performance Plan launched at Frenchgate Shopping Centre

Posted on 9 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster has now commenced the second stage of its performance plan with a flurry of new lets, following the successful implementation of the three-stage strategy earlier this year. The new lets consist of a mixture of... Read More

Battersea Power Station Developers reveal ‘Sky Market’ Plans

Posted on 5 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Following Land Securities’ promise to place street food on the menu of its mixed-use scheme in Victoria, comes the news that the developers of Battersea Power Station are planning to go one better – by constructing a ‘street food market in the... Read More

Selfridges hopes to leave Cinema goers Breathless with New Venture

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Selfridges throws open the doors of its new in-store cinema today in what is believed to be a world-first for a department store. The landmark Oxford Street branch of the 105 year old retailer has teamed up with Everyman Cinemas to launch the venture... Read More

Award Winning Trinity Square named Carbuncle Cup Favourite

Posted on 2 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

Just months after it picked up two prestigious design awards a £150m Tyneside retail   development is now favourite to win this year’s Carbuncle Cup — for Britain’s most unattractive new building. In July Gateshead’s Trinity Square shopping... Read More

British Land agrees New Lets at Doncaster Retail Park

Posted on 27 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets, Top Properties

British Land has confirmed the letting of 36,000 sq ft of retail space at its Doncaster retail park. Both Next and Marks & Spencer Simply Food have agreed terms for units on the Wheatley Retail Park, joining retailers such as TK Maxx, Sports Direct and... Read More

Birmingham Selfridges introduces “Incredible” Window Displays

Posted on 23 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

The Selfridges store on Oxford Street in London has become a landmark with its window displays a major factor in its appeal. Now, its sister store in Birmingham is aiming to emulate this distinguishing aspect, having installed curved glass displays at the... Read More

Birmingham Post-War Office Tower awarded Listed Status as Renewal gets into Gear

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

Birmingham landmark Alpha Tower has been handed Grade II listed building status by English Heritage. The award was granted in recognition of the skyscraper’s status as “one of the most aesthetically successful" office buildings in the... Read More

Jamie Oliver gets Approval for new Restaurant as Victoria Transformation Continues

Posted on 21 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

With commercial property demand in prime London locations running high, retailers and restaurateurs are being forced to look towards upcoming areas in order to expand their businesses. This has seen celebrity chef Jamie Oliver gain planning permission to... Read More

Stanhope Scheme will “Pay Homage” to BBC Television Centre

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Stanhope — the developer behind some of London’s most iconic regeneration and construction projects — has confirmed it is just weeks away from naming a contractor for the £400m redevelopment of the BBC Television Centre. The final two contenders... Read More

Redevelopment of Liverpool Landmarks hailed as an Investment in the Future

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

Two neglected Liverpool Grade II listed buildings are being brought back to life by separate multi-million regeneration projects. More than £18m is being spent to transform the city’s historic Royal Insurance Building (pictured) into a hotel and a... 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.