Monthly Archives: October 2014



Midlands Property Management Team confirms Water Firm Estate Role

Posted on 14 October, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Leading property and facilities management provider Bellrock has agreed a new contract with UKDN Waterflow to manage its warehouses, offices and storage properties throughout the UK. Bellrock will be responsible for the management of rent payments and... Read More

Port Sunlight plans demonstrate Unilever’s commitment to Spiritual Home

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

The Anglo–Dutch consumer products manufacturer Unilever is building a £24m “super factory” at Port Sunlight, its spiritual home on the Wirral. Bigger than a football pitch, the conglomerate’s Advanced Manufacturing Centre will be attached its... Read More

TestTown initiative seeks to tackle High Street Vacancy Rates

Vacant retail shop to let
Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Despite recent reports indicating that retail rents are finally showing signs of growth, the sector remains deeply polarised with high vacancy rates still a feature of many regional markets. However, a new initiative has been launched this week... Read More

Mixed use Buckinghamshire Scheme promises a ‘Lasting Legacy’

Posted on 13 October, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

A Buckinghamshire council has awarded the contract to manage the construction of a £150m commercial and leisure complex to Mace Real Estate. Wycombe District Council claims its 17-acre Handy Cross Hub development will attract major office occupiers... Read More

UK Manufacturers forecast Growth Slowdown for rest of Year

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

As UK growth first started to gather momentum following the recession, the manufacturing sector became one of the country’s best performing areas, feeding demand for industrial property. However, recent weakening in global demand has seen both... Read More

North East Surveyors to undertake £1 million Team Valley Office Refurbishment

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The North East’s largest independent firm of property consultants has been instructed to undertake the refurbishment of Talipot House at Gateshead’s Team Valley. Naylors Chartered Surveyors will be carrying out the work on behalf of the landlord, a... Read More

British Land invites Shoppers to savour Eats from the Street

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

British Land is inviting shoppers to savour flavours from around the globe at four of its shopping parks. The new initiative celebrates the best of British street food and will run every weekend for the rest of the year. Eats from the Street kicked off... Read More

British Airways and John Lewis commit to Didsbury Business Park

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

High street retailer John Lewis and British Airways have demonstrated their commitment to a Manchester business park. The airline, which first took space at Didsbury’s Towers Business Park in 2000, has extended its lease on 55,000 sq ft for a further... Read More

New Business Park will “energise” Aberdeen Corridor

Posted on 12 October, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Work has started on a new business campus aimed at attracting world class companies to Scotland’s latest development zone. Enerfield Business Park lies within the Energetica corridor — a 30 mile area extending from Aberdeen and Peterhead and... Read More

US Healthcare Property Investor concludes Half-Billion Dollar Deal

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Maryland based real estate investment trust Sabra Health Care, has acquired a portfolio of 21 independent living facilities from Holiday Acquisition Holdings. The REIT paid $550 million in cash for the portfolio, which is made up of 2,850 units. It... Read More