Southwark Council and property group Lend Lease have announced they will be teaming up for an ambitious plan which they hope will attract 60 creative start-ups to London’s Elephant and Castle. The site, which is presently undergoing redevelopment,... Read More
The sale of a half-empty Manhattan building — for less than $1m of its pre-recession price — is being seen as the final hurdle in the American commercial property market recovery. The six-storey office block at 246 Fifth Avenue was bought at... Read More
As the development drought eases one town has found itself facing a different kind of shortage — a serious lack of industrial property and warehouse space. “Driven by strong levels of investment, take-up of space has risen and there is now a... Read More
In a changing consumer world, retailers are being forced to think outside the box and come up with new ways to increase footfall. This is especially challenging for smaller retailers, with high rents and business rates often stripping back any profits their... Read More
Queens Park Rangers Football Club has unveiled plans for a new 40,000 capacity stadium at the heart of what promises to be “one of the best new urban places in the world." The mixed use development, in the Old Oak area of West London, will create a... Read More
Britain’s regional recovery is underway with 88 per cent of property professionals expecting their assets to rise in the next six months — compared to just 10 per cent this time last year. And confidence is highest north of the border, claims the... Read More
While Chinese investment floods into the UK market, Western developers are cashing in on China’s growing consumerism by investing in warehouses, shopping malls and other western-style retail projects in the country, says the Wall Street... Read More
As London continues to grow in popularity as both a residential and business investment hub for multinational companies, developers have begun to realise the value of creating spaces in which both homes and commercial properties can co-exist. As a result,... Read More
In America, Small Business Saturday is an annual event which was established four years ago, garnering support from celebrities such as Serena Williams and Jessica Alba. Held on the 1st of December this year, the occasion allows small retailers to showcase... Read More
With Christmas fast approaching, consumers across the UK will be hitting their nearest high street in order to purchase gifts for friends and family, greatly boosting the festive spirits of retailers nationwide. However, with the chill of winter settling in... Read More
