Monthly Archives: February 2013



Outlook Bright for UK Commercial Property Market

Posted on 15 February, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Double-Digit Returns Forecast by 2015 The UK will benefit from improving global economic conditions after 2013 and will see net trade improve as a result, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate. The firm's global head of market economics, Paul Mortimer-Lee,... Read More

Symbolic Atlanta Skyscraper Stands Half Empty

Posted on by Neil Bird under Worldwide Property News

Life Imitates Art on Peachtree Street  In a case of life imitating art, Atlanta’s tallest building stands half empty a year after becoming the city’s costliest foreclosure. The story of the troubled Bank of America Plaza echoes that of Croker Concourse... Read More

Farmers and Landowners call for Fair HS2 Compensation

Posted on 14 February, 2013 by Neil Bird under Business News

Farmers and landowners affected by the proposed high speed railway (HS2) are calling for full and fair compensation settlements. The compensation scheme, which the government describes as ‘generous’ and ‘comprehensive,’ is complex for both... Read More

Office Romances and Three Guidelines You Should Follow

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Misc

A Valentine’s Day Guide to Avoiding Trouble There are plenty of opportunities to start a budding relationship in the office, like work parties and social events, as well as cosy chats by the vending machine. But before falling head over heels, you should... Read More

Wrexham Free Shop Hailed as Boost to the High Street

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

Can giving away items encourage people back to the high street? It may sound bizarre but this is exactly what is happening in Wrexham to try and boost the local economy. But is it working? Well so far, so good. A stall in the People's Market in... Read More

Valentine Bouquets and Proposal Pizzas

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Will Commercial Properties Woo Romantics Today? Traditionally, the 14th of February is the day to pamper your Valentine by presenting them with cards, gifts and a romantic candle-lit meal for two. Retail properties are overflowing with themed teddies and... Read More

Demand is Strong in West End Market

Posted on 13 February, 2013 by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Deals Include Luxury Brands, Restaurants and a Public Loo! Luxury brands competing for Bond Street properties, a shortage of space for Soho restaurants and a public loo that is set to become an ice cream parlour are among the market stories making the... Read More

Redundancies for Barclays Staff

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

Barclays Bank has said it will make 3,700 redundancies following a strategic review, as it aims to cut costs by £1.7bn. Nearly half of those job losses will come at its investment bank. Barclays also reported a fall in pre-tax profit to £246m in... Read More

Post Office Announces New Spate of High Street Closures

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

One of the biggest factors in the decline of the high street has undoubtedly been internet shopping. With millions of items simply a click away, cyber catalogues galore to browse and no need to trail around the shops for hours on end, the number of consumers... Read More

Sheffield Arena Has First Revamp in 21 Years to Keep Leeds at Bay

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Top Properties

Sheffield Arena, also known as the Motorpoint Arena is to have its first revamp after 21 years of hosting events. Sheffield Arena has hosted local band Arctic Monkeys The arena which opening in 1991 and is owned by Sheffield International Venues (SIV)... Read More