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William Hill Given Green Light for Gambling in the US

Posted on June 29, 2012 10:29 am by MOVEHUT under Business News, Worldwide Property News

UK commercial property bookmakers William Hill have announced that they have been granted non-restricted gaming licenses by the Nevada Gaming Commission, the highest level of license available in Nevada.... Read More


Rent Quarter Day Could Force More Retailers into Administration

Posted on June 29, 2012 8:35 am by Neil Bird under Economy

The organisation representing the UK insolvency industry has warned that more retailers could soon be facing administration.... Read More

Former Leicester Hospital Site Sold for Residential Development

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Sales and Lets, Top Properties

A former hospital in Leicester, known as Towers Hospital has been sold on behalf of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust by Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH).... Read More

Restaurants and Coffee Shops Drive High Street Chain Store Growth

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News

The number of UK shops held by chain stores is on the rise according to commercial property advisor CBRE. ... Read More

Air Guitar Competition – No We’re Not Talking Hot Air

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Misc

For some, breaking out the air guitar on their favourite guitar solo in the middle of a club is compulsory for a night out.... Read More


Summer 2012 Presents Winning Opportunities for UK Businesses

Posted on June 28, 2012 8:45 am by MOVEHUT under Economy

This summer is set to be a bumpy one for the UK. Having experienced the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, we’re currently in full swing of Euro 2012, with the 2012 London Olympics just around the corner.... Read More


Small Businesses Urged to Protect Themselves against Cybercrime

Posted on June 27, 2012 3:10 pm by Neil Bird under Industry News

News from the US should serve as a reminder to small businesses to ensure they are protected from the threat of hacking which is increasingly carried out by sophisticated cybercriminals.... Read More

Asda Creates a Biscuit Good Enough for Peter Kay

Posted on June 27, 2012 2:00 pm by MOVEHUT under Misc

If you are an avid Peter Kay fan, you should have heard his hilarious take on biscuits that can’t handle being dunked in a hot drink.... Read More

Boris Backs New Business Start-Up Fund for London Entrepreneurs

Posted on June 27, 2012 11:00 am by MOVEHUT under Economy

At a time when finance for small commercial property businesses is almost non-existent, a new loan fund in London has opened for business... Read More

Real Life Zombie Game Coming to a Town near You

Posted on June 27, 2012 8:40 am by MOVEHUT under Misc

Many of us have watched Zombie films, such as I am Legend or played video games like Dead Rising, but have you ever wanted to be in a Zombie game yourself? Well now you can in a town near you.... Read More


Landlords have Potential to Cash in During London Olympics

Posted on June 26, 2012 4:05 pm by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

With the anticipated influx of visitors expected during the upcoming Olympic Games in London, space is at a premium.... Read More

2012 Olympic Games Will be Greenest Yet

Posted on June 26, 2012 1:50 pm by Jodee Redmond under Business News

Being selected to host the Olympics means the eyes of the world will be firmly fixed on a city, and a report prepared by commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle states that the London 2012 Summer Games will be the greenest ones to date.... Read More

Croydon’s Biggest Department Store Falls into Administration

Posted on June 26, 2012 11:00 am by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Allders of Croydon, the commercial property department store, has gone into administration, the third commercial property business in which Harold Tillman has been a major benefactor to hit the buffers in as many months.... Read More

NatWest Technical Problems Could Cost the Bank Millions

Posted on 26 June, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy

The technical problems that have caused chaos for NatWest customers for several days could end up costing the bank millions of pounds in additional costs and wages.... Read More

Breaking News: New Look Announces Full Year Results

Posted on 25 June, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

New Look today posted its full year results revealing its commercial properties have made good progress through against the backdrop of difficult economic conditions and lack of footfall on the high street.... Read More

Weaker British Pound Creating Buying Opportunities for Foreign Investors

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Since the British pound has lost some of its value compared to other currencies this year, commercial properties in the UK have become more attractive to foreign investors... Read More


Summer Spell Boosts UK Retail Sales

Posted on June 25, 2012 2:10 pm by MOVEHUT under Industry News

The recent hot weather has given a boost to UK retail sales, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).... Read More


McDonald’s Comes Last in Fast Food Ratings

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

For years, McDonald’s has become synonymous with fast food commercial properties with thousands of commercial property restaurants worldwide. However, the question is whether we really are, as they keep telling us, “lovin’ it”.... Read More

Long Term Unemployment Rises as Unemployment Crisis Eases

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The high street job centres of the UK have been inundated recently, as more and more people in the country struggle to find full time work.... Read More

Dixons Retail Posts Disappointing Annual Sales

Posted on 24 June, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Retail commercial properties tend to suffer more than most during a recession, largely due to a lowering of household disposable income putting many consumers off hitting the shops.... Read More

Indian Developer Plans Two New Commercial Property Schemes for Dubai

Posted on June 24, 2012 2:15 pm by MOVEHUT under Worldwide Property News

Two new developments in Jumeirah Village in Dubai provide further evidence of growing confidence in the emirate’s real estate market just three years after the international economic downturn led to a huge price crash.... Read More

UK Flexible Office Space Provider Offering Guaranteed Interior Climate Excellence to Clients

Posted on June 24, 2012 11:49 am by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Business Environment (BE), the UK-based flexible office space provider firm, has recently introduced a Service Excellence Guarantee Guide for clients. This company has put its standards in writing so that its clients know what to expect in everything from its reception service to the office's interior climate. When BE was conducting... Read More