Monthly Archives: March 2015



Peel confirms First Port Salford Tenant

Posted on 29 March, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

A leading infrastructure, transport and property investment group has confirmed the first tenant of its multi-million pound Manchester development, after council planners cleared the way for it to push on with the logistics scheme. In 2009, the Peel... Read More

Birmingham Industrial and Campus Portfolios for sale

Posted on 28 March, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

Two of Birmingham’s biggest property packages are being offered for sale. The largest contains more than a million square feet of industrial space, with the second offering around 100,000 sq ft of educational and office space. Consultants Colliers... Read More

Jaguar Land Rover investment signals confidence in West Midlands

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Investment into the UK automotive industry has been gradually climbing since the end of the financial crisis, with firms including Bentley and Vauxhall having channelled increasing amounts of money into improving their nationwide facilities. This week, Jaguar... Read More

British Heart Foundation urges Office Workers to get on their Feet in fight against Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on 27 March, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Uncategorised

According to research undertaken by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), 45 per cent of women and 37 per cent of men in UK offices spend less than 30 minutes a day walking – potentially placing their health at risk. The BHF is partnering with Get... Read More

Beatles and Shankly themed Hotels in the Spotlight

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets, Top Properties

The only Beatles inspired hotel in the world — the Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool — is being offered for sale with an £11m guide price. Opened in 2008 during the city’s Capital of Culture year, the luxury hotel continues to attract... Read More

Surge in CPOs an Indicator of returning Confidence says Law Firm

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

The number of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) issued to push forward large scale developments increased by two-thirds last year, according to national law firm Bond Dickinson. Fifty-eight applications for CPOs — allowing certain bodies to obtain... Read More

Free Phone Charger Initiative helps intu Shoppers stay Connected

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

intu Properties is to provide free phone chargers in all its branded shopping centres following a successful trial late last year. The chargers are being installed by ChargeBox, the world’s leading secure mobile charging company, in the biggest... Read More

Trinistar Manchester plans to bring Royal Exchange into 21st Century

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

The Royal Exchange, which incorporates a theatre along with 220,000 sq ft of office and retail space, has long been recognised as one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings. This week new owner Starwood, along with joint venture partner Trinity Investment... Read More

EU Referendum would hit London Office Values say Industry Experts

Posted on 26 March, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

Industry experts have warned that central London office values could fall if Prime Minister David Cameron holds a referendum regarding the UK's European Union membership. If he is still in power after the election on 7 May, Mr Cameron has promised a... Read More

UK’s “Unhealthiest High Streets” Revealed

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Uncategorised

No-one, least of all landlords, likes to see empty shops blighting the high street. However, many of the occupiers taking up space around the country are not contributing to the overall health of local communities, a new study into the country’s... Read More