Monthly Archives: September 2015



Highcross Welcomes Two International Retailers to Leicester

Posted on 17 September, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News

Hammerson has announced that two new international retailers, Khaadi and Thomas Sabo are making their brand debut at Highcross shopping centre in Leicester this month. The Pakistani multinational fashion retailer, Khaadi, opened its 2,310 sq ft store... Read More

Real Estate Investors reports Record Half Year Results

Posted on 16 September, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Birmingham’s increasingly strong regional commercial property market is a cause of great celebration for investors in the area, with local property group Real Estate Investors one of the major beneficiaries of this trend. This week, the real estate... Read More

Orchard Street Agrees New Lease at 33 Golden Square

Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Sales and Lets

Delivering on its asset management plans, Orchard Street Investment Management has agreed a new 10 year lease with the existing tenant, global media owner, Clear Channel at 33 Golden Square, Soho London. The 17,086 sq ft six storey property, which Clear... Read More

Analysts predict Last Quarter Boom in Shopping Centre Investment

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments

While last year saw record numbers of investors express an interest in the UK’s shopping centre market, this enthusiasm has dampened somewhat during 2015. However, according to a new report released today by Cushman & Wakefield, the final quarter... Read More

Rowan Launches Aldwych House Refurbishment

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Four years after it acquired Aldwych House in a joint venture purchase, Rowan Asset Management has unveiled the first stage redevelopment of the iconic London office building. So far Rowan — which teamed up with GI Partners and Taurus to buy the... Read More

Ouseburn Valley Is First Class Base Mail Service

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

A North-East supplier of mail room equipment has become the latest company to move into Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley business campus. Negotiated by Bilfinger GVA and its letting agency partner, Gavin Black and Partners, on behalf of an un-named client... Read More

Kingfisher to roll-out a further 200 Screwfix stores

Posted on 15 September, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Kingfisher has revealed that it too will soon be seeking retail space for a wide-ranging expansion of its Screwfix brand, the UK’s largest direct and online supplier of trade tools and products. The plan to open 200 additional Screwfix stores follows... Read More

Pharmacy move reflects improvement in North Bristol Fringe Market

Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Sales and Lets

The North Bristol fringe market is showing signs of improvement reflected in the decision by one of the largest independent pharmacy chains in the country to relocate to an office suite in the area. Bestway Pharmacy (Well), which has over 800 outlets... Read More

Milton Keynes Property Seminar calls for Increased Development to Safeguard Growth

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Milton Keynes is an attractive location for businesses with excellent transport links to London and a booming local economy being key factors in its rising profile. However, according to property consultants Bidwells, the city is being held back by a severe... Read More

European Property Values return to Pre-Recession Levels

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

The value of European commercial property held by investors hit a new record of €3.4-trillion (£2.4-trillion) last year — a rise of three per cent on 2013. According to the 41st annual Money into Property report published by the global real estate... Read More