One of Birmingham’s tallest buildings, Five Ways Tower, has been placed in receivership after standing empty for more than a decade. Corporate recovery specialists Craig Povey, David Oprey and Richard Toone, from accountancy firm Chantrey Vellacott, have... Read More
As the referendum for Scottish independence looms ever closer, commercial property market analysts are finding the challenge to predict future trends somewhat difficult due to the number of variables in play. It may come as a surprise to some, then, to... Read More
Stoke-on-Trent,which last year saw 14 international companies move into the area, is hoping new links with China will attract inward investment and create hundreds of jobs. Already one of the fastest growing areas of the UK, the city is now courting... Read More
The fate of Ireland’s tallest commercial building is once again in doubt after the 22-storey Belfast office block was put on the market with a guide price of £5m. Owned by the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), Windsor House is situated in the... Read More
The second phase of the redevelopment of Longbridge has been approved. The latest scheme involving St Modwen’s 468 acre site, the former home of MG Rover, will see the construction of a 150,000 sq ft Marks & Spencer store along with 45,000 sq ft of... Read More
Since the end of the recession, the number of high street retail administrations has reduced markedly, leading many analysts to hope that recovery is in full swing within the retail sector. Unfortunately the latest news from La Senza indicates that there is... Read More
Despite strong denials there is increasing evidence that ING Group — the Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation — is preparing to shift at least a part of its operations to London. Reports in the Dutch financial daily,... Read More
Local firm Exchange Street Properties has this week approached Wyre Forest District Council with a planning application regarding the former premises of carpet maker Brintons, located in Kidderminster town centre. Should the plans be given the green light by... Read More
South Yorkshire is getting its first IKEA after planners approved plans for the £60m regeneration of a former Sheffield wire manufacturing site. It’s hoped the scheme will create at least 400 jobs. The Swedish furniture giant — which each year... Read More
“Ugly” sixties and seventies buildings to be hidden from view It has been popular in Venice for centuries, but now one British city is planning to use the European technique of trompe l’oeil to cover up some of its ugliest buildings. From next... Read More
