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.


Is the Sky the Limit in the Race to the Top?

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

It seems we can’t escape tall buildings these days. Take a look at the changing London skyline and do a rough crane count. Travel to the top of the Shard. Only last week a ceremony was held to mark the topping-out of the Cheesegrater while the nearby... Read More

Could London be the First City to Join the Mile High Club?

Posted on 23 June, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Top Properties

Saudi Billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the owner of the Savoy hotel, is interested in building a mile-high skyscraper. The building would be five times higher than The Shard He has invited London and other major cities to submit proposals for... Read More

Chinese Investor Confirmed as One Nine Elms Developer

Posted on 22 June, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Throughout the recession London remained a prime destination for foreign investment and with recovery underway multiple developments are currently in the pipeline. One of the most striking of these is One Nine Elms which is due to be constructed on the site... Read More

Smallest Museum gives Fresh Perspective on Commercial Space

Posted on 21 June, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

With property on the high street becoming increasingly popular with bookmakers and pawn shops rather than the traditional retailers, those attempting to increase town centre footfall have found themselves faced with something of a dilemma. While it is... Read More

Birmingham Airport Plans Include Business Park and Conference Centre

Posted on 17 June, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Business leaders have endorsed Birmingham Airport’s vision for the future which includes plans for the development of a business park and one of the largest conference centres in Europe. The proposals follow questions from the Airports Commission,... Read More

Biggest Primark Store Gets Bigger

Posted on 10 June, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Primark may have announced plans to embark on a trial online venture with Asos, but the budget fashion retailer has no intention of scaling down its high street presence. This is underlined by the fact that the biggest Primark store in the world recently got... Read More

Fortnum & Mason Preparing for First New Store in 300 Years

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Top Properties

In the category of iconic British brands, Fortnum & Mason is certainly one of the higher profile entries. The department store has been situated at 181 Piccadilly since 1707 and has become a mecca for tourists keen to sample the best of British... Read More

Olympic Park Leaves Lasting London Legacy

Posted on 5 June, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

When it was announced that London would be the official host for the 2012 Olympic Games, many doubted – very publicly – that the UK was up to the challenge. After all, Britain was struggling to cope with economic issues, concerns regarding London’s... Read More

Cheesegrater Architect Joins Calls to Save Preston Bus Station

Posted on 4 June, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Prominent architect Richard Rogers has joined the calls to save Preston Bus Station from demolition. His intervention into the long-running saga comes as English Heritage considers the latest request to get the 1960s building listed. The founder of... Read More

Amazon Plans Futuristic US Headquarters

Posted on 26 May, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Can design influence productivity? Internet companies have somewhat broken the mould when it comes to office design, as many businesses which require constant adaptation to technological advances and place a high value on forward thinking also take that... 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.