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.


Historic Liverpool Building to Become Titanic Themed Hotel

Posted on 25 October, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

A historic Liverpool property with links to the Titanic is set to be transformed into a hotel themed around the doomed ocean liner. The building in question is Albion House on the Strand, which was once the head office of Titanic operator the White Star... Read More

Influx of Tourists is Good News for London Economy

Posted on 16 October, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy, Top Properties

Following the success of the Olympic Games last summer, London has become a major international tourism hotspot. In fact, the number of visitors flocking to the capital city has now reached record levels, with the resulting lift in consumer spending massively... Read More

Rising Office Take-Up Underlines South Bank Transformation

Posted on 14 October, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

The position of London’s South Bank as a prime business location is underlined by data showing that office take-up in the area is at its highest level since 2007. Approximately 872,000 sq ft was let between July and September bringing the total for the year... Read More

Designer Brands seek to Expand Bond Street Shops

Posted on 10 October, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Top Properties

The race for space is on in Bond Street and it has led to luxury brands shelling out millions on multi-level megastores. The trend started when Louis Vuitton opened its large outlet store on the street in 2010. Chanel opened its own store on the other side of... Read More

Developers to Transform Historic Rochdale Post Office

Posted on 4 October, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Redevelopment projects have accelerated since the end of recession, with developers keen to acquire exciting properties with varied scope. This has been seen mainly in London, with current schemes including Admiralty Arch and Battersea Power Station... Read More

Stonehenge to Open Visitor Centre in Time for Christmas

Posted on 1 October, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Top Properties

Stonehenge may be just some old stones that have been there for a while to some of us, but to others they are a huge part of our history. To embrace the historic significance of the 4000 year old stones, a new visitor centre and museum has just been... Read More

Harrods set for Revamp without Impacting on Architecture

Posted on 28 September, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Top Properties

Harrods, the famous Knightsbridge department store, is set to undergo a multi-million pound revamp which won’t have any detrimental effect on its historic architecture. The main part of the revamp will involve the installation of a new escalator in... Read More

Ceramics Festival puts Stoke in the Spotlight

Posted on 26 September, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

The third British Ceramics Biennial, which opens this weekend, is set to put Stoke-on-Trent in the spotlight at a time when the city is undergoing major regeneration. The festival features six weeks of exhibitions, at venues across the city, showcasing the... Read More

What Now for Listed Preston Bus Station?

Posted on 25 September, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Campaigners are celebrating this week after Preston bus station was among a clutch of post-war buildings granted Grade II protected listing status. The move, by culture minister Ed Vaizey, ends months of uncertainty surrounding the transport terminal that the... Read More

Critics Slam Newham Council Office Fiasco

Posted on 24 September, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Newham Council is considering quitting its lavish office building only three years after moving in. The local authority spent £92m on the building, followed by over £18 million on a refurbishment, in 2010. Now council chiefs say they may move because they... 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.