Monthly Archives: December 2012



Pillow Emails on the Rise as we Take Work to Bed

Posted on 2 December, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Workaholics have been around for as long as anyone can remember, with the majority of people having at least one colleague unable to switch off their computer and leave tasks until the following day. However, it appears that many staff now find it difficult... Read More

US Commercial Real Estate Recovery Possible in Late 2013

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Economic uncertainty continues to have an impact on US corporate decision-making and, consequently, on the commercial real estate market. This is likely to remain the case until the latter part of 2013, according to a report released by Jones Lang... Read More

Asian Money Boosts London Office Market

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

An Asian investment spree has helped to cement London’s position as the top office market in the world. Billions of pounds from China, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea have been pouring into the capital pushing the market to levels not seen since before... Read More

Banks to Take Hit on Overvalued Commercial Property

Posted on 1 December, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Banks in the UK and Europe are currently preparing to take a major hit on their assets as they prepare to lessen their exposure to commercial property. Financial institutions have offloaded their best assets but are left with the problem of making the choice... Read More

Three Million Workers Underemployed

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With the employment crisis gradually abating and the end of recession here, life can begin to get back to normal for the British population. Yet unfortunately, as inflation is still relatively high and energy prices are set to rise this winter, many families... Read More

NYC Commercial Market Will Bounce Back from Sandy

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Local real estate executives say New York City's commercial property market will recover in the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, just as it has from previous disasters. Peter Hauspurg, the chairman and chief executive officer of... Read More