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.


Prestige revamp for Bristol Waterfront Offices

Posted on 22 July, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

Work has started on the £7m refurbishment of a landmark Bristol office building. When the “high-end upgrade” is completed Narrow Quay House will become the new home for expanding law firm Veale Wasbrough Vizards (VWV). The contract to refurbish... Read More

DKNY and KIKO MILANO head to Award Winning Trinity Leeds

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Top international brands DKNY and KIKO MILANO have signed leases at Land Securities’ multi-award winning shopping centre, Trinity Leeds. DKNY has taken 2,265 sq ft for a stand-alone store on the ground and basement floors of the 1m sq ft... Read More

Innovation Hub will be Epicentre of Cambridge Research Park

Posted on 21 July, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

A one-of-a-kind Cambridge innovation centre has been awarded £2m of Government funding less than two weeks after receiving full planning permission. The four-storey Epicentre research and development hub will be the first unit to be built at Haverhill... Read More

Plans submitted for Castleford Retail and Stadium Scheme

Posted on 20 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Although many retail developments of late have included leisure aspects, few have contained the scope of leisure space of the intended Five Towns Park near Castleford in Yorkshire. Developer Lateral Property Group has this week submitted plans to the... Read More

Liverpool Clayton Square Shopping Centre in line for Multi-Million Pound Revamp

Posted on 17 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Since the opening of the £1 billion Liverpool One shopping centre in 2008, many retail districts in surrounding areas have struggled to attract consumers in the way seen before the recession hit. However, now that economic recovery is underway, several are... Read More

The Shard is only Commercial Building on Stirling Prize Shortlist

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

The Shard is the only commercial building shortlisted for the UK’s top architecture award. The London Bridge Quarter tower - designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano - features alongside two civic buildings, two educational institutions and a pool built... Read More

Court allows Apple to Trademark Store Layout

Posted on 16 July, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Top Properties

Electronic giant Apple has become the first company in Europe to trademark the layout of its iconic stores. The ruling is an extension of an intellectual property claim it secured in the United States back in 2010. Apple - which has 37 stores in the... Read More

Fort Dunlop Sale reflects “attractive opportunities” in Regional Markets

Posted on 15 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets, Top Properties

Urban Splash, and partner the Pears Group, have sold the “iconic” Fort Dunlop development in a deal which underlines the opportunities for investors in the regional markets. The 375,000 sq ft property, which lies close to the Spaghetti Junction,... Read More

Plans submitted for improvements to Coventry Skydome

Posted on 12 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

As the economy continues to improve and consumers begin to spend on luxuries once more, the commercial property sector has seen a rise in leisure and retail developments and refurbishments. Coventry’s Skydome leisure centre scheme is the latest to... Read More

Michael Kors to open Flagship Store on Regent Street

Posted on 11 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

As international retailers continue to flock to London, competition for prime locations amongst top designers has begun to reach fever pitch. Now, luxury designer brand Michael Kors is to open a 15,000 sq ft flagship store on Regent Street, which it believes... 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.