Although a number of shopping centre developments have been approved or pitched lately, in the UK overall shopping centre development has remained at a level first seen at the beginning of the financial crisis. However, West Yorkshire has somewhat bucked this... Read More
As the north comes more prominently into focus with property investors from both the UK and overseas, local authorities in regions such as Greater Manchester are keen to highlight the positive impact an acquisition in the area could have. Along with providing... Read More
Investment into retail commercial properties is beginning to reach pre-recession levels once more, indicating that businesses and individuals are becoming more confident about a long-term recovery within the retail industry. Shopping centres, in particular,... Read More
Supermarkets have experienced a poor run in 2014 so far, with all of the Big Four reporting consistently falling sales as consumers turn to discount brands for their weekly shop. Unfortunately, it appears that this negative fortune is set to continue as... Read More
Less than two years after it went into administration a West Yorkshire-based clothing retailer has unveiled multi-million pound expansion plans — making it one of the fastest growing companies on the high street. On the brink of bankruptcy — and... Read More
Calgary had a total return of 11.1 percent for the year ending June 30, according to the REALpac/IPD Canada Quarterly Property Index. This figure was high enough to make it the best in Canada. Edmonton, at 10.8 percent, and Toronto, at 10.1 percent, both... Read More
During the Olympic Games, an influx of visitors to the UK provided a welcome boost for retail businesses, with tourism spending for 2012 rocketing as a result. In part, this was due to the relaxation of Sunday trading laws, allowing larger stores to open for... Read More
High Street retailers may be enjoying a relatively profitable period at present due to the upturn in the economy, but this does not necessarily mean that their future successes are guaranteed. Factors such as changing consumer spending habits, high levels of... Read More
First it was the world’s tallest building, then a hotel shaped like a sail. Now, even before work has finished on its palm tree shaped archipelago of luxury properties, Dubai has unveiled plans for its biggest project yet - the world’s largest shopping... Read More
Retail acquisitions have risen hugely in recent months as developers seek to cash in on the improving consumer climate, with a number of high profile deals being completed in regional areas throughout the UK. This week, London based property firm Clearbell... Read More
