Tag: commercial property



Commercial Property Deals in Manhattan Reached Record Levels Last Year

Posted on 31 January, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Worldwide Property News

Commercial property deals in the Manhattan area of New York broke a five year record after over 1,000 transactions were made in 2012. The last record dated back to 2007 which saw 999 properties exchanging hands. But 2012 smashed that out of the water... Read More

ITV Buys Prime London Headquarters

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

Broadcasters and media companies seem to have become disenchanted with the capital city recently, preferring Media City in Salford Quays to London bases. Since the conception of Media City, broadcasting groups and journalism collectives such as the BBC and... Read More

Manufacturing Upturn Drives Demand for Industrial Property

Posted on 30 January, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

But will rise in output last? The unexpected rise in UK manufacturing reported recently has had a beneficial effect on the commercial property market according to Coventry based consultants D&P Holt. UK factory production rose to a 15 month high... Read More

Asia Pacific Market Tipped to be Long-Term Winner

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

A new report released by Jones Lang LaSalle has revealed that investors are eager to put more capital into the commercial real estate market. The Asia Pacific market is an especially active one and the company estimates that by the year 2030 direct... Read More

Vince Cable Calls for Business Rates Review

Posted on 29 January, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

Business Secretary Vince Cable has at last responded to calls from industry representatives to examine the benefits of freezing or lowering business rates on commercial property after learning that bill payers don’t believe they will benefit from the... Read More

Outlook is Bright for Leicestershire Commercial Property Market

Posted on 28 January, 2013 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Despite difficult economic conditions the Leicestershire commercial property market held firm last year, raising expectations for 2013. The forecast comes following a gathering of property professionals to appraise the state of the market and assess the... Read More

Commercial Real Estate Investors Prefer Safe Haven Cities

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The results of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2013 have been released and German cities are the favored location for commercial property investors in Europe. The report, which was prepared by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and... Read More

The Green Deal and the Implications for the Commercial Property Industry

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

The Green Deal, which comes into force today, is a package of measures introduced by the government to help it reach its carbon reduction targets. It is designed to enable owners or occupiers of residential and commercial property to make energy-saving... Read More

Supermarkets Lead the Bidding for HMV Properties

Posted on 27 January, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

Rival supermarket chains Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s are reported to be among the retailers considering snapping up HMV properties to expand their profitable convenience store ventures. HMV has some prime high street properties Hilco took... Read More

Commercial Real Estate Sales in Ohio Rise in 2012

Posted on 26 January, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Commercial real estate transactions in North East Ohio were up by almost 73 per cent to $702 million in 2012. Last year's figures were so impressive that it was the most successful showing since 2007. These numbers were the result of a sales survey conducted... Read More