But deal is likely to lead to further pub closures While the financial crisis may be over and Britain is now officially in recovery, certain sectors within British industry continue to struggle to lift profits due to consumers remaining wary of spending... Read More
Pets are suddenly making their presence felt on the on the high street in unexpected ways. Last week it was reported that Pets at Home had opened a premium shop for dogs in Cheshire. However, one area in which one would not traditionally expect to find our... Read More
The majority of town centres “were created when people were on horses” and are no longer suitable for any major commercial schemes, a leading developer has claimed. He has also slammed councils who oppose edge-of-town developments as “living in the... Read More
But butterflies can’t break beanstalks says property writer The battle over the future of London’s skyline has escalated with warnings that the current rash of high-rise development schemes will cause irreparable harm to the character of the... Read More
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has confirmed it is taking control of two Liverpool commercial schemes. Both sites are now expected to be put up for sale. The agency stepped in when a 10-year joint venture agreement on both the Exchange Station... Read More
The Crown Estate — which manages almost £9bn worth of property — has halved its Windsor Estate and its rural coastal portfolio legal panels by re-appointing just two of the law firms its uses to advise on its vast holdings. As part of a... Read More
Officials at the Bank of England have raised concerns about the relaxation of lending rules in the commercial property market, according recent minutes from its financial markets watchdog. The minutes from last month's meeting of the Financial Policy... Read More
Europe’s biggest DIY retailer Kingfisher — which already owns French home improvement chains Castorama and Brico Depot — is just days away from sealing its third cross-Channel buy-out after it confirmed it is in exclusive talks to acquire Mr... Read More
As economic recovery intensifies a growing number of British retailers are seeking opportunities overseas in a bid to lift revenues and raise profits whilst consumer confidence is high. Whilst much of this expansion is taking place in markets such as the... Read More
As numerous studies have shown, the British public is more than willing to spend excessive amounts on their pets – with many even spending more on their four legged friends at Christmas than on their partner, friends or family. Pets at Home is now seeking... Read More
