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.


Anniversary upgrade planned for historic Grainger Market

Posted on 13 April, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

Newcastle's historic Grainger Market — which houses the world’s smallest branch of Marks & Spencer — is about to undergo an £800,000 revamp. Opened in 1835 the market celebrates its 180th anniversary this year. At the heart of the city’s... Read More

Europe’s ‘Sexiest Hotel’ opens its Doors

Posted on 9 April, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Amidst the craze for vintage fashion and interior design inspired, in large part, by television shows such as Mad Men, the hotel sector is choosing to play catch-up by introducing boutique trends into major international cities. In Manchester, this has come... Read More

IM Properties completes and fully lets Solihull Business Park in just 18 months

Posted on 8 April, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

IM Properties has completed and fully let its Solihull Business Park scheme only 18 months after initially acquiring the site, the award winning developer has confirmed. Marketing group Innerworkings is the latest company to take up space at the park,... Read More

intu Broadmarsh transformation promises ‘something special’ for Nottingham

Posted on 7 April, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

intu’s commitment to bringing customers the most compelling shopping experience is underlined by the £1.3 billion development pipeline which is set to transform much of its estate over the next decade. This week, the group has submitted a planning... Read More

Santander takes another floor at One Cornwall Street

Posted on 3 April, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Top Properties

AXA Insurance and AXA PPP Healthcare Ltd have let 2,328 sq ft of office space at One Cornwall Street, Birmingham to Santander. The bank currently occupies the third floor at One Cornwall Street, which is used as its Birmingham Corporate Banking Centre, and... Read More

Spacious, Modern, Cutting Edge: New Study reveals the Ideal Office Building

Posted on 2 April, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Top Properties

For the majority of workers in the UK, small luxuries in the workplace include a microwave, kettle and – for the very lucky – a dining area where lunch breaks can be spent socialising with colleagues. However, it seems that those chained to their desks... Read More

Cheesegrater over 75 per cent Let or Under Offer following IT Group Deal

Posted on 1 April, 2015 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

The Leadenhall Building is now 77 per cent let or under offer following the arrival of leading virtual IT systems group IPsoft, British Land and Oxford Properties have announced today. The New York based company has agreed terms on a ten year lease,... Read More

Square Mile poised to become ‘Glittering Billboard’ as Naming Rights Auction begins

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Top Properties

The City of London Corporation has opened the bidding in an auction for the right to brand some of the Square Mile's most iconic buildings. The news follows extensive soul searching by the Corporation which only last autumn blocked a move by... Read More

Cutler and Gross joins diverse occupier line-up at Leeds Victoria Quarter

Posted on 31 March, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Hammerson’s Victoria Quarter is steadily becoming one of Leeds’ premier retail destinations, with strong investment into diversification attracting an increasing number of retailers from the luxury end of the market. This week, the operator has... Read More

Beatles and Shankly themed Hotels in the Spotlight

Posted on 27 March, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets, Top Properties

The only Beatles inspired hotel in the world — the Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool — is being offered for sale with an £11m guide price. Opened in 2008 during the city’s Capital of Culture year, the luxury hotel continues to attract... 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.