Monthly Archives: January 2013



International Investment Hot Spots for 2013

Posted on 13 January, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The majority of respondents to a survey conducted by the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) have indicated they would prefer to buy property in the United States this year. Turkey is expected to be another hot spot in 2013, while... Read More

Ministers Consider Fuel Discount Scheme for Rural Commuters

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

It is no secret that life in the UK is becoming more expensive for everyone. To make the situation even tougher, the prices of essentials such as food, drink and heating bills are expected to rocket in the next few months, putting further strain on the... Read More

Big Defaults on Las Vegas Commercial Property Loans

Posted on 12 January, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

More than $120 million in commercial loans in Las Vegas went into default in November, according to a report released by the Nevada Title Co. The $37.9 million loan on the Rainbow Promenade shopping centre is included on the list. JP Morgan is the original... Read More

Expansion of Oxfordshire Business Park Divides Opinion

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The expansion of an Oxfordshire business park could boost the local economy by £10.5 million a year by the end of the decade officials believe. However, residents of nearby villages are concerned about the impact of the development and insist they have not... Read More

Samsung Predicts Further Quarter of Record Sales

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Until the end of 2012, it seemed that no company in existence would be able to challenge Apple’s dominance in the smartphone market. The iconic iPhone range has literally millions of fans all over the world, with new release the iPhone 5 seeing thousands... Read More

Jessops Becomes First Casualty of 2013

Posted on 11 January, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

2012 was a tough year for small and large businesses alike, with many popular high street stores struggling to attract customers through their doors. In fact, trading was so poor that many high profile brands such as JJB Sports, Clinton Cards and Peacock’s... Read More

Cambridge Commercial Property Demolition Unearths Surprise for Charity

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News

The demolition of a former industrial building in Cambridge has unearthed a surprise which could spell good news for a local charity. Workers pulling down an 80 year old cement works, that closed five years ago, discovered an old briefcase containing... Read More

York Business Leaders Optimistic About 2013

Posted on by Neil Bird under Economy

While many areas of the country are still struggling to emerge from the long recession, business leaders in York are feeling optimistic about the year ahead. York was recently named Britain’s most beautiful city and its heritage and culture attracts 7... Read More

Disney World Brings Magic to Paying Scheme

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Misc

With money tight for many families at the moment, a luxury holiday to Florida may not be top of the household agenda for everyone. Yet even at the height of the worldwide financial issues, Disney Parks in all corners of the globe managed to turn fairly... Read More

Commercial Properties Must Display EPCs under New Rules

Posted on 10 January, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

Certain commercial properties which currently have an energy performance certificate (EPC) are now required to display it following legislation which came into force yesterday. The new requirement applies to properties over 500 sq. m. in size which are... Read More