Many people love a bargain and so turn to the internet when it comes to buying certain products that they have in mind. But when it comes to browsing, the internet just doesn’t seem to scratch that itch that the high street does. According to a... Read More
Three of the mutuals taken over by Nationwide during the height of the financial crisis are to be rebranded and integrated into the chain’s existing portfolio, significantly adding to Nationwide’s high street presence. However, this move could come with a... Read More
Skateboarders and graffiti artists are fighting plans to overhaul the Southbank Centre which will result in the loss of one of the key sites in the history of British skateboarding. And, despite promises to build a new skate park nearby, they have lodged an... Read More
Last month, a quarterly growth of 0.3 per cent prevented the UK from slipping into triple dip recession. While this figure may seem so small as to be all but insignificant, it could prove to be the turning point that UK businesses have been waiting for –... Read More
Damian Lloyd, the Director of GVA, has given a lot of thought to whether the commercial property market is making what he refers to as a "positive U turn." Unsurprisingly he begins by noting that, while London has numerous opportunities for investors,... Read More
The overwhelming success of the London Olympics has set the bar for Rio 2016, meaning that organisers are facing a high amount of pressure to complete all development works before international athletes and representatives begin flying in to the city.... Read More
Seven towns have been rewarded for the innovative ways in which they have transformed the fortunes of their high streets. In recognition of their accomplishments, each will receive a share of the £1 million High Street Renewal Fund which was established by... Read More
New York real estate agency Rapid Realty has offered staff who agree to tattoo the company’s logo on their skin a 15 per cent pay rise as a reward for promoting brand awareness. Yet surprisingly, instead of laughing this idea off, dozens of the firm’s... Read More
Beacon Investment Properties working with Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. and Menora Mivtahim Insurance Ltd. in a joint venture, have bought a Class A office property in Minneapolis, Minnesota for just over a quarter of a billion... Read More
Television, broadband and fixed-line telephone provider BSkyB has pledged to create 550 new jobs as the UK demand for its services continues to grow. In the nine months to March 31st, pre-tax profits reached £994 million – a 9 per cent increase from... Read More
