The skylines of China’s rapidly growing cities are constantly changing as new construction projects are progressing. New office buildings, retail malls, and housing projects are being built at such a rapid rate that, according to CBRE, of the... Read More
The Tour de France may have moved on to more familiar territory but Yorkshire’s two-day involvement in the event will attract property investment interest for years to come, according to one expert. Xavier Adam — whose company AMC Network UK is... Read More
Following a surprise slowdown in construction activity recorded during the past three months, building firms are voicing concerns over a skills shortage which could impact on both residential and commercial development. This problem is especially... Read More
After years of delays and the looming threat from an out-of-town retail rival Northampton Borough Council has “terminated” a £250m scheme to extend the town’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre. Signed in 2009 under a Liberal Democrat administration, the... Read More
JPMorgan Chase — the New York-based banking and financial services holding company — has set aside more than £3bn for the “opportunistic” purchase of distressed and lease-expired European property. The three-year campaign to buy up commercial... Read More
With the Federation of Small Businesses claiming that two-thirds of small firms are planning to expand within the next 12 months one East Midlands town says its dwindling stock of commercial property has reached “critical” levels. “As the economy... Read More
For several years now the Sports Direct chain founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has been a dominant force in the British retail industry, with a raft of high street openings and numerous brand acquisitions propelling it to massive success. Yet... Read More
Since the opening of the £1 billion Liverpool One shopping centre in 2008, many retail districts in surrounding areas have struggled to attract consumers in the way seen before the recession hit. However, now that economic recovery is underway, several are... Read More
With the rise of the discounters still firmly a factor within the retail industry, supermarket chains such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda are facing increasing pressure to compete on price. However, this battle may become slightly more difficult in the near... Read More
The Shard is the only commercial building shortlisted for the UK’s top architecture award. The London Bridge Quarter tower - designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano - features alongside two civic buildings, two educational institutions and a pool built... Read More
