Monthly Archives: January 2013



Britannia Sails Away from the High Street

Posted on 29 January, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Britannia may have ruled the waves, but it will not be ruling the high street anymore. The Co-operative, which owns Britannia have announced that all their stores will be rebranded as The Co-operative over the next 12 months. The rebranding will have no... Read More

Rise in Retail Employment Not Set to Last Warns Bond Pearce

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With no change in Britain’s economic outlook, the looming threat of a triple dip recession is becoming increasingly likely. Three retail administrations within the first month of 2013 have added greatly to these fears, as it suggests that yet more retailers... Read More

Outlook is Bright for Leicestershire Commercial Property Market

Posted on 28 January, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Despite difficult economic conditions the Leicestershire commercial property market held firm last year, raising expectations for 2013. The forecast comes following a gathering of property professionals to appraise the state of the market and assess the... Read More

Yorkshire Businesses will get Boost from Grand Depart in 2014

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

In July 2014 the Tour de France will come to Yorkshire, the country’s largest county, having only previously visited the south of England in the past. This will be the time for the North of England to shine. The race will begin in Leeds on 5th July... Read More

Commercial Real Estate Investors Prefer Safe Haven Cities

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The results of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2013 have been released and German cities are the favored location for commercial property investors in Europe. The report, which was prepared by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and... Read More

The Green Deal and the Implications for the Commercial Property Industry

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

The Green Deal, which comes into force today, is a package of measures introduced by the government to help it reach its carbon reduction targets. It is designed to enable owners or occupiers of residential and commercial property to make energy-saving... Read More

Rolls Royce Defence Plant Announces Job Losses

Posted on 27 January, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Over the past few years, austerity measures and consumer cutbacks have made life difficult for many businesses across the UK. With firms buckling under the financial pressure of surviving through almost four years of recession employers and employees alike... Read More

Supermarkets Lead the Bidding for HMV Properties

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

Rival supermarket chains Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s are reported to be among the retailers considering snapping up HMV properties to expand their profitable convenience store ventures. HMV has some prime high street properties Hilco took... Read More

The Easy Way to Shop at IKEA

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Despairing shoppers of the UK take note – there is actually an easy way to shop at IKEA! Rather than steeling yourself for a day-long trail around a store with a layout so confusing that hiring a guide is advisable, simply follow Movehut’s steps for a... Read More

Commercial Real Estate Sales in Ohio Rise in 2012

Posted on 26 January, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Commercial real estate transactions in North East Ohio were up by almost 73 per cent to $702 million in 2012. Last year's figures were so impressive that it was the most successful showing since 2007. These numbers were the result of a sales survey conducted... Read More