Monthly Archives: November 2014



Goodman unveils Derby Warehouse Plans

Posted on 28 November, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

One of Australia's biggest logistics property groups claims it will create hundreds of British jobs if its plan to build a Derbyshire "big hut" is approved. Goodman — which owns, develops and manages warehouses and large scale logistics... Read More

UK Commercial Property is the best performing Asset of the Year says Lloyds

Posted on 27 November, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Investment returns on UK commercial property were the highest among nine key asset classes in the year to October, according to research from Lloyds Bank. The figures show that returns rose by 20.1 per cent, easily outperforming global equities, which... Read More

Poundland plans expansion as Sales Surge

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With Christmas fast approaching retailers are gearing up for their busiest time of the year, with many hoping that the festive season will allow them to put behind the woes of a particularly poor first half. However, at discount chain Poundland it is truly... Read More

London Delegation targets further Far East Investment

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

London is one of the world’s most desired destinations for business, with overseas investors from across the globe channelling millions of pounds into commercial property in the capital. However, in order to maintain and expand this current pace of growth,... Read More

Historic BAE Site snapped up by New Partnership

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

The Humberside site on which British Aerospace developed its Hawk jet trainer — used by the RAF's Red Arrows display team since 1979 — has been sold in a £10m deal. East Yorkshire’s Humber Enterprise Park, on which BAE Systems still has a... Read More

Business Rates U-Turn Welcomed

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Fears that reforms to the business rates appeal procedure would only generate more bureaucratic red tape have been eased by an apparent Government U-turn. In an open letter, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has now... Read More

Village Urban Resorts portfolio acquired by KSL Capital Partners

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has agreed a deal with hotel group De Vere for its Village Urban Resorts hotel brand. The deal includes a total of 28 branded Village hotels, with locations including Coventry, Dudley, Walsall and Solihull. However,... Read More

Grand Central leases all Restaurant Units 10 Months ahead of Opening

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

The Grand Central retail and dining scheme in Birmingham is forecast to become one of the UK’s most exciting development launches of next year, with thousands of consumers expected to flock to its opening next September. Fortunately, it seems that... Read More

Argos to open first London Underground Store

Posted on 26 November, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Supermarkets have increasingly begun to focus on convenience retailing as they adapt to changing consumer habits, with most now cutting back on larger store openings to focus on smaller local stores. Now it appears that non-food retailers are beginning to... Read More

Crown Estate unveils Silverlink expansion

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

After the surprise closure of a Tyneside hotel the landowner — property giant The Crown Estate — has now unveiled plans for a shopping park on the site. In July, staff and guests at the Travelodge on North Tyneside's Silverlink retail park,... Read More