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.


Businesses move out-of-town as Tyneside Office Shortage Bites

Posted on 8 July, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

The tightening squeeze on North-East office space is forcing companies to swap their city centre properties for out-of-town locations — a trend which has turned one Tyneside complex into Britain’s fastest growing business park outside... Read More

Cambridge is Regional Capital for Long-Term Property Investment

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

Cambridge has emerged as the clear winner in a new survey attempting to find the best long-term property investment location outside London. In its latest Market Differentials report, Legal & General Property’s (LGP) research team attempted to... Read More

Trinity Leeds footfall levels soar during Tour de France opening stage

Posted on 7 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Top Properties

This year, UK sports fans have enjoyed a range of international events such as the World Cup, Wimbledon and the Tour de France; the latter of which has enjoyed a hugely successful opening weekend in Yorkshire. Yet as well as proving enjoyable for cycling fans... Read More

Urban Splash back in the black and ready for Future Growth

Posted on 4 July, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Despite a £16m plunge in the value of its property portfolio, Urban Splash — the company behind Birmingham’s landmark Rotunda and Fort Dunlop regeneration projects — has at last crept back into the black. The Manchester-based firm, which rose to... Read More

Primark becomes new Anchor at Whitefriars Canterbury

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

As the economic recovery continues to gather momentum and consumer confidence heads towards pre-recession levels, many retailers have seen their profits rise and bottom line strengthen. Until recently, this recovery has failed to positively affect clothing... Read More

Marco Pierre White set to raise the curtain on Shakespeare Town Restaurant

Posted on 29 June, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

The West Midlands has become a hotspot for industrial activity over the past 12 months, with increasing numbers of international firms choosing to expand their interests in the region. However, thanks to widespread marketing initiatives throughout mainland... Read More

The Firehouse Effect ignites Marylebone Property Boom

Posted on 27 June, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

As London property prices continue to rise, developers and investors are increasingly seeking opportunities to acquire commercial space in fashionable and upcoming areas. One of the key hotspots of interest has now become Marylebone, largely due to... Read More

Minister gives Green Light to “Project Pinewood”

Posted on 26 June, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Britain’s film industry received a major boost when the Government stepped into a green belt row between Pinewood Studios and local planners. After two rejections the world famous studios can now go ahead with a £200m expansion plan, codenamed “Project... Read More

Window Cleaners with a head for heights sought for The Shard

Posted on 25 June, 2014 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Window cleaners with a head for heights are wanted to clean the exterior of Western Europe’s tallest building – but only if they are currently unemployed and live in the London Borough of Southwark. The two positions are advertised on the website... Read More

Prince’s Regeneration Trust steps in to save Historic Potteries Building

Posted on 24 June, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

The Prince’s Regeneration Trust has come to the rescue of the Wedgwood Institute, once listed among the top ten most endangered Victorian and Edwardian buildings in the country. The Grade II listed building in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent has been allowed... 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.