Last Christmas was something of a disappointment for UK retailers as, although the recession was officially over and disposable income was on the rise, many consumers still felt the need to conserve cash wherever possible. However, following a year in which... Read More
The pub industry has struggled hugely in recent years, with campaign groups such as CAMRA warning that the rate of closures remains high even in the aftermath of the recession. However, there are now signs beginning to emerge that a turnaround is in progress,... Read More
GG Hospitality — the property company owned by footballers-turned-developers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs — has confirmed it is delaying the opening of its hotel venture by four months. Hotel Football, being built in the shadow of the former... Read More
The Yorkshire-based Oakgate Group is converting a 500-year-old building in the centre of York — reputedly the city’s most haunted property — into a high-end restaurant or retail premises. The timber framed medieval Grade II listed 35 Stonegate... Read More
The Scottish high street was one of the worst-hit victims of the recession, as the lower consumer spending power felt throughout the country was particularly pronounced north of the border. Yet fortunately, like most areas of the UK, Scotland is now beginning... Read More
Manchester is becoming an increasingly popular destination for businesses, with the number of office developments beginning to climb within the Greater Manchester area providing affordable space for firms of all sizes to expand. This has seen office demand... Read More
One World Trade Center opens its doors to tenants today, thirteen years after the twin towers were destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The first occupier to move into the building is publisher Condé Nast, which has begun the process of relocating... Read More
Prologis — the global leader in industrial real estate — has signed a 420,000 sq ft build-to-suit deal with Eddie Stobart Logistics, one of Britain’s largest transport, storage and handling companies. The rail-connected facility will be... Read More
During August and September, the news coming from the manufacturing sector was less than optimistic. Due to a combination of problems in the Eurozone, a drop in domestic demand and the strong pound, output had significantly lessened since the boom period at... Read More
A property developer is preparing to take on Playboy in a battle over a disputed London domain name. Michael Ross, a director of Surrey based CNM Estates, registered the address www.playboy.london when the Dot London Domain was launched last... Read More
