Monthly Archives: July 2014



Work to finally begin on Selly Oak Battery Park Redevelopment

Posted on 2 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

During the recession, many upcoming development projects ground to a halt as banks and investors were reluctant to pump money into commercial schemes.  Fortunately, economic growth has provided a kick-start to long-stalled projects – one of which is the... Read More

Liverpool welcomes Property Professionals to the International Festival for Business

Posted on 1 July, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Property professionals attending the International Festival for Business, which opens today, will have the opportunity to take in three events over 36 hours. Scheduled speakers include Liz Peace, chief executive of the British Property Federation (BPF),... Read More

Thwaites Brewery plans New Lancashire Farm HQ

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

Daniel Thwaites has plans to build its new headquarters at a farm north of Blackburn. The brewery will be moving from its current home in the Lancashire town centre to a seven-acre site located at Sykes Holt, Mellor Brook. Thwaites is expected to... Read More

Plans for Farnborough Shopping Centre Expansion Revealed

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

As the High Street recovery continues to build, with sales of non-food items growing steadily for the first time since the recession, local authorities and shopping centre owners are keen to examine opportunities to further lift footfall levels within town... Read More

CBRE retained to manage Commonwealth REIT portfolio

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

CBRE has been retained by CommonWealth REIT to provide property management services for the trust’s 42.9 million sq ft portfolio, which consists primarily of office buildings located throughout the United States. As part of its business plan,... Read More

Dudley launches Investment Zone Incentive Scheme

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

A West Midlands council has launched a campaign to attract businesses to one of its prestige developments by offering a series of business rates incentives. It’s hoped that as many as 1,600 jobs could be created at The Waterfront in Brierley by... Read More