Many of us are still feeling the squeeze of economic pressure, despite the fact that by the end of 2012 we were out of the recession. Christmas put a sizeable dent in many wallets and New Year added a financial headache on top of one caused by too much partying. Now that January has arrived, the focus for most families will be saving and... Read More
It is safe to say that job opportunities have not exactly been overflowing in the British Isles for some time now. With an ever growing population, and the unstable economy leading to employers cutting back positions in their commercial properties, many people are failing to find a full time job which will pay them a proper living wage.... Read More
A new report released by CB Richard Ellis Canada predicts that Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) will drive demand for commercial property this year. Pension funds and foreign buyers will also be responsible boosting the market in 2013. Alberta is expected to be popular with investors The Canadian investment property market saw... Read More
Many people dread going back to work after a Christmas break after indulging in way too much food and booze during the festivities. Some people are lucky enough to have the whole Christmas period off and so when the alarm goes at 7am it can be quite a shock to the body. The Christmas period may feel like a million miles away already... Read More
We as a nation love shopping, but as the internet has become available on more and more devices, such as tablets, mobile phones and now TV’s the way we shop has changed. People still love a browse on the high street, but that is exactly what it is, a browse. If there is a particular item that we want to buy, more than likely we will buy it... Read More
Happy New Year from everyone at Movehut Some of you will be feeling a little fragile this morning as you awake from a night of drink and laughter welcoming the New Year in. But as we say goodbye to 2012, what have been the highlights and what can we expect to see in 2013? This year we hosted a hugely successful Olympic Games, the... Read More
With all the hustle and bustle of shopping in sales, why not give it a miss today? After all, you have had the run up to Christmas and Boxing Day to satisfy your desire to find a bargain. If you are tempted and live in the London area, why not head down to The Parade? London's New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) The Parade has run every year... Read More
Throughout the year we have been bringing you commercial property market news and stories on related topics. Below is a reminder of the ups and downs of 2012. January The year opened with news that, despite the impact of prolonged economic uncertainty on the market, investment in UK commercial property continued to outstrip that... Read More
As 2012 ticks towards its close and the celebrations beckon, where are the best places to begin the New Year? Well, according to a recent report, the city with the best quality of life in the world is Vienna. London is the highest ranked UK city but only makes 38th place internationally. In bottom place, and consequently a destination... Read More
Our New Year’s Eve Highlights So another year’s over and it’s time to say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013.... Read More
One would think that, by the time the Christmas rush to buy presents was over, the majority of UK consumers would actively dread the thought of visiting their nearest shopping centre or outlet village. With tight budgets and a variety of presents to either tidy away or discreetly drop into the nearest charity shop, retailers should logically... Read More
With Christmas over for another year, many consumers will be breathing a huge sigh of relief – not only because the cost of the festive season has left budgets tight, but because entering a shop without hearing “I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day” and “Jingle Bells” on repeat will once more be a possibility. For the Scrooges... Read More
Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced that Scotland will adopt the same policy as the United Kingdom and delay reviewing high street rents until at least 2017. Traders will have no choice but to pay their current business rates for the next several years, and a number of business owners have already described this expense as... Read More
Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over for another year, families around the country will be debating when to get back to normal life; starting with the age old question of when to take down the Christmas tree. However, retailer Debenhams is not so concerned with when families will be consigning their Christmas staple to the... Read More
The government has signalled the next stage of its plans to regenerate the high street is by opening its own pop-up shop to encourage entrepreneurs. The shop was opened in the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Victoria office building by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles just before Christmas. The scheme, launched... Read More
Now that the presents have been opened and turkey curry is rapidly losing its appeal some who are enjoying extended festive breaks may be wishing they were back at the office. After all, with only New Year’s Eve left to look forward to, these few days in between can seem a little flat. So why not get out and about in London? There is... Read More
Earlier this month the distinguished architect Oscar Niemeyer died aged 104. He was responsible for a number of notable buildings throughout the world but his enduring legacy will always be Brasilia, the Brazilian capital where he was able to fully express his vision of what a modern city should look like and how it might... Read More
There have been so many shocking ups and downs this year in terms of record profits and administrations that keeping up with them all has been a tough job. As we say goodbye to 2012 and welcome the New Year, Movehut summarises the high street’s highs and lows from the year. Retailers which struggled in 2012 In January Blacks Leisure... Read More
Earlier this year, Movehut revealed what the most annoying technical malfunctions were in an office environment. Now we can reveal what most gets on your nerves about your fellow colleagues in the office. So what are the top five most annoying office habits as judged by a poll of 2,500 office workers? 1. Noisy eating Eating loudly at... Read More
During the Christmas period many firms shut down completely for around two weeks maximum, while some only shut down for the festive bank holidays. But as a business owner, even shutting down on Christmas Day could cost you your livelihood. For that reason many business owners choose to work throughout Christmas and every day for that matter... Read More
Carey Watermark Investors, a US Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), has acquired the Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley Hotel for $85 million. The deal was brokered by Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.'s managing director John Strauss. The company's senior vice presidents James Stockdale and Samantha Fisher were also involved in this major... Read More
The week between Christmas and New Year is traditionally one of merriment and relaxation with loved ones, with a heavy emphasis on celebrating the previous year before toasting the one just arriving. However, whisky firm Whyte and Mackay is likely to be celebrating more than most this Christmas, thanks to a staggering annual profit... Read More
