Interest rates are set to rise if Central Banks maintain the ultra relaxed monetary policy currently being pursued. Rates are likely to be raised within the year in Western economies, with the Euro zone seen as the most hawkish, and the first to nudge rates... Read More
What’s the catch? Well none really! We are giving away the super cool ipad2, the must have gadget of today. Oh, here at the office we’d love to unpack this beauty and try all the fab features. But no, can’t do. It will stay fresh in the box for its... Read More
The question being asked is, ‘during the worst financial crisis in living memory, why has the commercial property investment market within London, remained so robust’. Of course there are many factors which are unique to this well established and... Read More
New property development firm Almacantar have proved they plan to hit the ground running in 2011, by netting their second commercial property deal in as many months. The firm, which only started trading in 2010, already seems to have a penchant for investing... Read More
According to Jones Lang LaSalle’s 2011 Lenders’ Expectations report, lending for commercial estate sales is still limited by banks. The current financial and debt crisis in Europe is taking its toll on the commercial market. Investors are still optimistic... Read More
There’s no doubt that the economic climate has affected the way we all approach marketing, whether we’re talking about a retail business, a professional consultancy or even the promotion of serviced office space. Our audience has become thriftier,... Read More
As expected, the Chancellor, George Osbourne has announced twenty one new Enterprise Zones across the UK. These zones will have a rate free period to further encourage development. Enterprise Zones have been tried before, with some success, especially in... Read More
When you are looking to rent or buying a commercial property, one of the most important factors to consider is that building’s ‘use class’. Whether a commercial property can be used as premises from which to sell food or as office space, for curing... Read More
After a long fight to save his commercial property business, David Ross has been forced to admit defeat and appoint Jones Lang LaSalle to help ‘review the strategic options’ available for his 30 plus property portfolio that’s currently worth somewhere... Read More
I’m all for anything that gives a boost to our industry and, with many commercial buildings for sale lying unused for far longer than in previous years, the news that the government is expected to give in the budget that commercial property could now be... Read More
