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JJB Sports Shares in Dramatic Slump

Posted on September 3, 2012 10:22 am by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

It seems that many British high streets are soon to become ghost towns. Retail commercial properties, even those belonging to large chains, are struggling to cope with the current economic climate... Read More


Allsop Auction off 396 Commercial Properties in Six Months

Posted on September 3, 2012 8:45 am by MOVEHUT under Top Properties

Allsop, have released figures showing their auction history in the last six months. The property consultant sold 396 commercial properties from January – July of this year, an increase of 24 lots when compared to the same period in 2011... Read More

More Government Cash for High Streets

Posted on 2 September, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Local Government Minister Grant Shapps is urging MPs, representing towns that missed out in the Portas Pilot competition, to apply for a share of a multi-million pound fund to improve their high streets.... Read More

NAR Says Commercial Real Estate Recovery Slow, Despite Supports

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has released its quarterly commercial real estate forecast, and the information is very interesting.... Read More

Green Building Certifications Becoming More Common

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Over the past three years, the number of new office building projects in Hungary has decreased. New projects which have gotten off the ground are going green and seeing certification in higher numbers than ever.... Read More


Tough Economic Climate Takes Toll on Co-Op

Posted on September 1, 2012 2:50 pm by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The Co-Operative has been a central high street presence in the UK for decades now, providing a local service to towns and villages throughout the country both in the grocery and banking industries.... Read More


Michael Palin Joins ‘No to Costa’ Chorus

Posted on September 1, 2012 11:15 am by Neil Bird under Business News

Movehut recently reported that residents and independent retailers in Totnes had united in an attempt to block the opening of a branch of Costa Coffee in the town.... Read More

A Hefty Price-Tag for a Full English Breakfast

Posted on September 1, 2012 9:20 am by MOVEHUT under Economy

The first meal of the day may be the last for those travelling around London on a tight budget.... Read More

Deportation Debacle for London Metropolitan Students

Posted on August 31, 2012 2:45 pm by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Every year, thousands of international young people flock to Britain’s shores for the chance to study at universities in this country.... Read More

Transfer Deadline Day Brings Speculation, Last Minute Deals and Drinking Games

Posted on August 31, 2012 11:44 am by Neil Bird under Misc

It wasn’t always this way. There was a time when football clubs could sign a new centre half or a goal scorer on any day of the week.... Read More


To Phone or Not to Phone that is the Question

Posted on August 31, 2012 10:05 am by MOVEHUT under Economy

If you no longer needed an appointment at your local doctor’s or the hospital would you call to inform them or simply leave it?... Read More

Holidays off to a Flying Start if you Leave Mid-Week

Posted on August 31, 2012 8:50 am by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With the current economic situation leaving the average family struggling in terms of disposable income, it seems that foreign holidays are a luxury few can afford.... Read More

Russian Commercial Real Estate Investment Transactions Could Top $4.5 Billion in 2012

Posted on August 30, 2012 3:16 pm by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

According to global real estate advisor CBRE, commercial real estate transactions in Russia could be worth $4.5 billion this year.... Read More

Olympics Prove Unsuccessful for Hotels in Scotland

Posted on 30 August, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

Edinburgh’s tourism industry has been hit badly by the impact of the Olympics clashing with the capitals festivals-even with ticket sales rallying since the end of the games.... Read More

Have you Lost Faith in your High Street Bank?

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

Movehut recently reported that Marks and Spencer is to launch its own current bank account.... Read More

800 Jobs to be Axed at Aviva

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

In a bid to save £400 million, bosses at FTSE 100 insurance company Aviva have announced that up to 800 jobs will be axed at their commercial properties throughout the UK.... Read More


Retailers Rethink Hypermarket Model

Posted on August 29, 2012 2:55 pm by Neil Bird under Business News

Leading retailers including Carrefour, Walmart and Tesco are being forced to rethink the out-of-town hypermarket model in the face of changing consumer habits.... Read More


Tesco Release Property Assets in South Korea

Posted on 29 August, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Worldwide Property News

Tesco PLC, one of the big four supermarkets has agreed to sell and leaseback four commercial properties in its subsidiary.... Read More

Property Developer Hammerson Supports Retail Expansion

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

Property developer Hammerson, which owns Birmingham’s Bullring and London’s Brent Cross, is forging ahead with new shopping centres in the UK and France.... Read More

Pricing Plastic Bags Proves Popular with Shoppers

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

If you live in Wales, you will know that a trip to the nearest supermarket has altered somewhat in the past few years.... Read More

Analysts Predicting Growth in Zambia Commercial Property Market

Posted on August 28, 2012 2:40 pm by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Analysts are predicting Zambia's real estate market will record sustained upward growth in the seven per cent range.... Read More

Australia’s “Fig Tree” Office Tower Opens in Brisbane

Posted on August 28, 2012 11:58 am by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

One One One Eagle Street, Australia's best office tower has officially opened. The 54-level building is situated in Brisbane's Riverside district.... Read More