Monthly Archives: September 2014



Arch unveils Flagship Blyth Office Scheme

Posted on 11 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

A North-East development company has unveiled its latest office scheme aimed at kick-starting the re-development of a neglected industrial quayside. Partly financed by the European Regional Development Fund, the Homes and Communities Agency and the... Read More

RBS plans London move in event of a Yes Vote

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Following yesterday’s news that investors in Scottish commercial property are being offered a get out clause on pre-referendum acquisitions, the question of whether or not Scotland will become an independent country is already having an impact upon... Read More

Bristol Property Market upturn highlights Industry Skills Shortage

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The property market in Bristol is buzzing with the number of transactions in the first half of the year the highest since 2005. In addition, a number of residential and commercial developments/refurbishments  are currently underway to meet demand. As... Read More

Whitbread aims to Maintain Momentum with New Coffee Shops and Hotel Rooms

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The Whitbread Group has proven to be one of the strongest players in the leisure and hospitality industries in recent years, with expansion and investment into its subsidiary businesses becoming the cornerstone of its success. Now, its latest quarterly... Read More

TSB defies Bank Closure Trend

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Since the financial crisis banks have been disappearing from high streets across the country, with the vacated properties often opening as cafés or bars. However, TSB has announced this week it will defy the closure trend, and will instead open 30 new... Read More

Pre-Referendum Investors demanding Scottish Exit Clause

Posted on 10 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

As uncertainty about next week’s independence referendum grows, an increasing number of commercial property buyers are inserting “exit clauses” into contracts on Scottish deals, property experts are claiming. While the clauses would give buyers... Read More

Oxford Street gears up for £500m London Fashion Week Bonanza

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Fashion Week is one of the biggest events in the London calendar, with designers from all over the world converging in the nation’s capital to showcase their latest pieces. Attracting numerous prominent celebrities and fashion-forward visitors each year,... Read More

Fordgate Jupiter sale includes Newcastle’s Regent Centre

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets, Uncategorised

Less than seven months after it raised £1bn in a Stock Exchange offering Kennedy Wilson Europe has spent almost £300m on a cross-sector property portfolio. One of the biggest assets of the Fordgate Jupiter portfolio — sold through a commercial... Read More

British Land confident of Leadenhall Building Success

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

British Land is confident of leasing the remaining office space in the Leadenhall Building when it goes onto the open market next week. The joint developers of the £268m City tower, popularly known as the Cheesegrater, have spoken of the... Read More

Peel buys Salford Quays Digital World Centre

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

One of the UK’s largest property investment companies has added to its Salford Quays holdings by acquiring the Digital World Centre for an undisclosed sum. The Peel Group already owns a high-tech hub and a retail complex on the Manchester Ship Canal... Read More