Tag: commercial property



Why Mixed-Use is becoming a staple of New Construction

Posted on 29 December, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Developments, Worldwide Property News

Mixed-use and transit-oriented developments are becoming a staple of new construction across the US Southeast. Mixed-use buildings are now so popular that it is becoming increasingly rare to see a new office building being constructed without either a... Read More

Buildings in the Frame: Ten properties used in Film and TV

Posted on 28 December, 2014 by Chris Grigorovsky under Top Properties

Everyone at some point has seen a building they recognise in a film or TV show. Commercial properties are frequently used as locations when producing the latest series or blockbuster movie. It brings in great revenue and exposure, and fans flock to see... Read More

Record Year for Irish Commercial Property Market

Posted on 24 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

Ireland has completed its best year on record for commercial property deals, with almost €4bn (£3.1bn) worth of transactions completed during 2014. Supported by an additional €17bn (£13.3bn) worth of commercial property-backed loans and €8bn... Read More

Staffordshire Industrial Estate expansion provides new Job Opportunities

Posted on 22 December, 2014 by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Developments

With the recent news that unemployment rates have seen a decline, the good news keeps on coming,  as an expansion of an industrial estate in Staffordshire will see the creation of an impressive 464 jobs. The sixteen acre extension of the Hixon... Read More

Winter Storms: Avoiding a Financial Battering

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Building owners and occupiers are being warned that the combination of severe winter weather and the pressure to cut maintenance costs could leave them battered by a financial and legal storm. Citing several recent cases, Prop-Search director Chris... Read More

Bermuda Commercial Real Estate Market Bouncing Back

Posted on 21 December, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Real estate firm Coldwell Banker is reporting that the commercial real estate market in Bermuda is looking up, after going through a difficult period. The firm stated recently that it had either rented or placed in contract close to 80,000 sq ft of... Read More

Offices to Homes Scheme proves Popular in Northamptonshire

Posted on 18 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

More and more landlords are applying to convert empty offices into residential accommodation before a temporary change to the planning system runs out in 17 months’ time, a leading commercial property agent has claimed. Under the Government's... Read More

Falling Vacancy Rates and Rising Rents forecast for US Market

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

The upturn in the US economy should keep interest in commercial real estate steady, according to the quarterly forecast released by the National Association of Realtors®. (NAR) Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, commented recently that commercial... Read More

Waterways Trust to develop two Birmingham Sites

Posted on 15 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

The Canal & River Trust is searching for investors and developers to help it unlock the potential of two Midlands waterside sites. The first scheme involves the £20m regeneration of an industrial site at Wharfdale Park. Birmingham City Council has... Read More

GVA to Lead Ashington Regeneration Project

Posted on 11 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Commercial Developments

Commercial property advisors GVA has been named as the design team leader to mastermind a £74m investment plan for a Northumberland town. Heading a consortium appointed by the Arch, the Northumberland Development Company, GVA will act as team managers... Read More