Town planners have become the latest group to speak out about the government policy to allow the conversion of offices into homes without seeking planning permission. Planning specialists have warned City Hall of “huge unintended consequences” in terms of... Read More
The crude demarcation of the European market What factors do institutional investors consider when differentiating between European primary and secondary property? According to the FT Global Property Insight the market can be split between a few leading... Read More
The outlook for UK commercial property returns is expected to be positive, even though economic growth in the country is "likely to be slow," according to Property Wire. Prices are expected to remain stable throughout 2013 which is an improvement over last... Read More
A major Birmingham commercial property transaction marks the turning point for the city investment market, it has been claimed. Baskerville House, a former civic building at the heart of the city centre, was sold to Hermes Real Estate Investment... Read More
You may be thinking about investing in a commercial property, but do you know what components make up your investment? Obviously money is one factor, but what other aspects are important to the success of your investment? Without getting too... Read More
Two suburban office buildings have recently been sold in Chantilly, Virginia, for $3.21 million. The possibility that they may be developed into office condos suggests that this asset class may be making a comeback. The properties were purchased by Stonecroft... Read More
A delegation from Exeter recently travelled to London to raise awareness of what the Devon city has to offer to businesses and investors. As part of the initiative posters bearing the slogan ‘Expect Success: Invest in Exeter’ will feature at tube stations... Read More
Less than two months after buying the Wilshire Courtyard complex in Los Angeles, property firm Tishman Speyer has successfully signed two leases with two new tenants. The transactions, for nearly 75,000 sq ft of space, bring the two-building complex... Read More
With the UK commercial property market beginning to show signs of improvement now could be a good time for investors to add to their portfolios. Those who are prepared to take a look at the secondary market will find there is less competition for assets... Read More
A 27 storey eyesore is in the process of being transformed to help revitalise City Road in Hackney. In association with the already refurbished Eagle House property, the skyscraper will provide both residential and commercial space to raise employment and... Read More
