Monthly Archives: August 2016



A Guide to Listed Buildings in the UK

A guide to listed buildings in the UK
Posted on 30 August, 2016 by admin under Misc

In the UK, if a property is listed, it will be on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. A listed building cannot be demolished, extended or altered without special permission from the local planning... Read More

Decline of shop vacancy rates in Hemel Hempstead

Decline of shop vacancy rates in Hemel Hempstead
Posted on 24 August, 2016 by admin under Commercial Developments, Economy

According to Dacorum Borough Council, there has been a significant decline in the number of empty shops in Hemel Hempstead town centre including Riverside, Marlowes pedestrianised area and Shopping Centre. With the town’s ongoing £30 million... Read More

Thaikhun and Franco Manca to Join Southampton’s WestQuay Watermark

Thaikhun and Franco Manca to Join Southamptons WestQuay Watermark
Posted on 16 August, 2016 by admin under Commercial Developments

It has been announced by Hammerson that a Thai cuisine chain, Thaikhun and Italian pizza restaurant, Franco Manca are the latest restaurants to join WestQuay Watermark in Southampton. It will be the first move into the City of Southampton for both... Read More

Starting a Business on a Limited Budget

start a business with limited budget
Posted on 11 August, 2016 by admin under Economy

In 2015, there were 5.4 million small to medium size businesses in the UK, according to Business Statistics report. If you are looking to embrace having your own business, then you are not alone. One of the major factors that makes would-be business... Read More

The Revival of UK Independent Record Shops

The revival of UK independent record shops
Posted on 3 August, 2016 by admin under Industry News

There has been a boost in vinyl sales despite the digital technology dominating the market. Records shops have seen a surge in vinyl sales, enhancing their popularity and giving them a new audience. In the hay day, there were over 2,000 independent record... Read More