Monthly Archives: December 2014



Land Reform To Keep Scottish Land With EU

Posted on 8 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

The Scottish government has launched a double-edged land reform consultation which will make it easier to trace landowners — but severely restrict who the land can be sold to. Existing methods can make it laborious to trace and contact landowners, claims... Read More

Anfield Stadium Expansion to begin this Week

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

For a number of years now, Liverpool FC owners have been promising fans that a stadium expansion will allow a greater number than ever before to attend home games and cheer on their favourite team. However, thanks to financial difficulties and the longest... Read More

NAMA Unveils Dublin “Silicon Dock” Scheme

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Dublin planners are expected to fast track a National Asset Management Agency-backed scheme to transform a derelict dockland mill into a multi-million pound high-tech office complex. The €150m (£118m) redevelopment of the capital's historic Boland’s... Read More

Developers coming out of Hibernation in Northampton

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Despite the reluctance of private developers to gamble on speculative builds, activity is returning to Northampton a leading commercial agent has claimed. "Many developers have come out of hibernation and are now heavily promoting sites which are... Read More

Mander Centre sale paves way for Refurbishment

Posted on 7 December, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

Wolverhampton’s Mander Centre has been successfully acquired by private equity real estate fund manager Benson Elliot, with the new owner already putting into motion plans for a multi-million pound refurbishment. The 620,000 sq ft shopping centre... Read More

Work starts on Aldi’s Kent Super-Depot

Posted on 6 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

German discount chain Aldi has confirmed it is reviving plans for a half-a-million square foot distribution depot in Kent. If approved the new facility would create at least 400 jobs. The Isle of Sheppey site, near Neats Court, was named by the... Read More

Bentley reveals further Investment for Crewe HQ

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments

Car manufacturing companies have played a significant part in the UK’s recovery, with firms such as Jaguar Land Rover and Vauxhall investing heavily in their facilities. Now, luxury brand Bentley has announced it will invest further in its Crewe... Read More

Five Ways Tower sold to Mystery Buyer

Posted on 5 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

A mystery buyer has snapped up a near-derelict 23-storey Birmingham commercial block that has stood empty for more than a decade. Described as a "challenging" sale by David Oprey, a partner at accountants Chantrey Vellacott acting as receiver, he said... Read More

Manufacturers and Distribution Firms compete for Dwindling North West Industrial Supply

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Manufacturers are being forced to go head-to-head with distribution and haulage businesses as the shortage of North West industrial property deepens. The drought in readily available space has been highlighted by defence and missile systems maker,... Read More

Bank Staff asked to “fix up” Dilapidated Branches

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

Concerns have been raised over claims that staff employed in one of Britain's biggest banks are being be asked to redecorate dilapidated branches — in their own time. The head office suggestion that staff help out with "painting, tidying up and... Read More