Tag: commercial property



Rents and Vacancy Rates High in Charlottetown Market

Posted on 5 February, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Charlottetown commercial rental rates are the highest in the Canadian Maritimes, according to one of the region's real estate firms. Turner Drake & Partners is a real estate consulting firm offering valuation, economic intelligence, property tax... Read More

Rise in European Commercial Investment Reported

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Investment volumes in the European commercial property market rose to almost 44 billion euros in the last quarter of 2012, according to property consultants Cushman and Wakefield. This figure represents the highest quarterly showing since 2007. Moscow had... Read More

Media City Causes Residential Market to Soar in Salford

Posted on 4 February, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

When a large and influential commercial property is constructed or refurbished, it can have the power to revitalise an area. The UK saw an example of this when the Olympic and Paralympic complexes transformed the East End of London from a relatively poor area... Read More

Eastbourne Agents Paint Sunny Picture of Commercial Property Market

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The outlook is improving for the commercial property market in Eastbourne, according to industry figures. Agents in the south coast town, which boasts the title of the sunniest place in Britain, say the market has “sprung to life” with a number of... Read More

Manchester Building Goes on the Market for only Second Time in History

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

Thanks to movies and TV shows such as The Other Boleyn Girl and Downton Abbey, Britain’s rich history is once again attracting international attention. Visits to historic sites and stately homes are steadily on the rise with listed buildings topping the... Read More

Counting the Cost of Hurricane Sandy

Posted on 3 February, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Despite substantial commercial insurance claims following Hurricane Sandy demand surge has been minimal to date, according to an industry expert. Jason Taylor, assistant vice president of business development for Xactware, stated recently that price rises... Read More

Industry Rules in Ottawa County

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Industry experts in the Michigan city of Holland had good news for those gathered at an annual forecast luncheon. Commercial real estate is expected to continue on its "slow and steady climb into 2013.” According to Tom Postma, of Colliers... Read More

Commercial Property is Priced to Perform say Industry Experts

Posted on 1 February, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Many commercial property investors have seen the value of their portfolios fall significantly over the past five years. Since the onset of the global economic crisis in 2007 investors have witnessed average falls of 11.4 per cent, while some have lost as much... Read More

Vacant New Builds in Scotland Eligible for Business Rates Relief

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Industry News

New commercial properties which are built in Scotland could be eligible for some or all of their business rates cut from April 2013. The move comes after the Scottish Government unveiled the plans to encourage development in Scottish cities. The scheme... Read More

London Office Market Returns to Pre-Recession Levels

Posted on 31 January, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Sales and Lets

International demand for central London offices helped to bring £14 billion in investment into the city in 2012, which brought the market back to its pre-2008 activity level. Two-thirds of this figure came from foreign investors and drove last year's... Read More