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Ladbrokes Results Confirm High Street Bookmakers are Prospering

Posted on August 4, 2012 11:47 am by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy

Recently Movehut reported a strong half yearly performance from William Hill.... Read More


Living Near a Church Could Cost You, Literally

Posted on August 4, 2012 9:35 am by MOVEHUT under Economy

Many people choose where they put down their family roots depending on certain criteria, like good schools, low crime rates and scenic views.... Read More

Santander Reneges on “Free for Life” Business Accounts Promise

Posted on 3 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Small commercial property businesses in the UK are having a particularly tough time at the moment.... Read More

Battersea Power Station Rejuvenation to Create 20000 Jobs

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, said that the £8bn development of commercial property Battersea Power Station will create 20,000 jobs during its construction.... Read More

Babies and Toys “R” Us Side-by-Side in America

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

Toys “R” Us  Inc. have announced plans to transform stores in 13 states in America and open eight new commercial properties in a side-by-side model, which brings Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us together under one roof.... Read More


Google’s London Office to get a Transformation

Posted on August 2, 2012 3:05 pm by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

Google’s head office which is based in Covent Garden, London is to receive a refurb by a top architect firm, PENSON.... Read More


Chinese Developers Build Skyscraper Shopping Centres

Posted on August 2, 2012 12:15 pm by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Major Chinese property developers are turning their attention skyward.... Read More

Have your own Mini Office Olympics

Posted on August 2, 2012 9:47 am by MOVEHUT under Misc

With the Olympics currently plastered all over the TV, some of us may be feeling left out. But not to worry as you can have your own mini Olympic Games right in your office at work.... Read More

GPE Takes Remaining 50 per cent Stake in Jermyn Street Estate

Posted on August 2, 2012 8:22 am by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

Great Portland Estates (GPE) has acquired the remaining 50 per cent stake in the Jermyn Street Estate that it doesn’t already own.... Read More

LSH Takes Control of Regional Office Portfolio

Posted on August 1, 2012 2:45 pm by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has been appointed to oversee a portfolio of regional office buildings, the company reports.... Read More


One in Ten SMEs have considered Shutting up Shop

Posted on August 1, 2012 12:10 pm by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

According to a new SME Risk Index from international insurer Zurich, more than one in ten British small and medium-sized commercial property businesses say they have considered closing down... Read More

Long-term Outlook for New Office Space in Manhattan Bright

Posted on August 1, 2012 10:13 am by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

The short-term outlook for office construction will be sluggish, according to a new report, but the New York Building Congress is forecasting better days ahead over the long term.... Read More

LVMH Post Massive Sales Leap

Posted on August 1, 2012 8:40 am by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

The global economic situation may be in tatters, but apparently this does not mean that luxury brands are suffering accordingly.... Read More

Nationwide Blunder Sees Thousands Out of Pocket

Posted on 31 July, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Britain’s biggest building society has had, debatably, a rough year.... Read More

William Hill Reports Strong Half Yearly Performance

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy

Bookmaker William Hill has announced a successful first half to 2012 during which they enjoyed double-digit revenue and profit growth.... Read More

Bank Charges Crippling Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

A recent survey carried out by recruitment specialist IntaPeople has revealed that commercial property businesses are being subjected to bank charge rises that could seriously impede their future growth prospects.... Read More


Opening Ceremony Rocks Olympic Stadium

Posted on July 31, 2012 8:42 am by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

In the weeks leading up to the official opening of the Olympic Games, critics voiced doubts over whether the London commercial property stadium would be able to put on quite as good a show as we saw in Beijing four years ago.... Read More


Retailers to be Punished if Sell Video Games to the Underage

Posted on 30 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Retailers that have an alcohol licence know all too well that if they sell alcohol to under 18 year olds they could face prosecution.... Read More

Changes to Consumer Law Outlined

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Last week, a Bill proposing alterations to consumer laws was accepted by Government, who wish to encourage spending in a bid to pick up Britain’s lagging economy... Read More

BT and Centrica Create Jobs in Welcome Boost to Economy

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Two FTSE 100 firms are defying the gloomy predictions for Britain’s economy and commercial property businesses by expanding and creating employment in a country desperate for more jobs.... Read More

World Trade Center One Tower is 55 Per Cent Leased

Posted on July 30, 2012 8:17 am by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that World Trade Center One is 55 per cent leased.... Read More

UK Commercial Property Values Fell in First Half of 2012

Posted on July 29, 2012 3:02 pm by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The numbers for UK commercial property values are in, and the market is down by 2.0 per cent in the first six months of 2012... Read More