During the recession, businesses in the regions found conditions more challenging than those in London and the South East. However, as economic recovery continues to build momentum, these same businesses are enjoying the fastest pace of growth in the UK... Read More
Offices, warehouses, hotels and shops valued at 30.8 billion euros changed hands in Germany in 2013. This was the highest level since 2007, as buyers sought to take advantage of low interest rates and sellers benefitted from rising prices. Commercial... Read More
GVA — the UK’s largest independent commercial property consultancy — has sold one of B&Q’s biggest outlets to an overseas investor for £20m. The agent was appointed to market the home improvement site at White Rose Way last September and... Read More
After gathering pace throughout 2013 Britain’s economy is on track for its strongest year of growth for six years, one of the country’s leading economists has predicted. Writing in Deloitte’s UK Real Estate Predictions, Ian Stewart says that... Read More
Mitsubishi Corp, Japan’s largest trading house, has launched an investment fund focusing on London commercial property that has the potential to raise up to £500m from institutions in its home country, as well as other nations. The company has said... Read More
According to the latest report released by the Bank of England, the availability of credit for the corporate sector increased in the last quarter of 2013, sparking hopes that more companies will be able to take advantage of a fortuitous financial climate in... Read More
After years of funding delays Newcastle’s £200m Stephenson Quarter development now looks set to welcome its first tenants by the summer of 2015. The 10-acre site behind Newcastle Central Station — named after the Robert Stephenson train making... Read More
The UK commercial property market has finally turned the corner following six years in the doldrums. However, until recently, the vast majority of activity has been focussed on London and other major business centres such as Manchester and Birmingham, with... Read More
Unemployment has steadily become far less of an issue in the UK’s push for economic recovery, with employment rates steadily rising on a quarterly basis. James Dyson claims he is finding it difficult to recruit qualified engineers However, industry... Read More
High street vacancy rates fell to their lowest level in three and a half years during December according to a survey conducted by the Local Data Company. Last month 13.9 per cent of high street shops stood empty compared with 14.1 per cent in... Read More
