Retail recovery now more than just a London story

Shopping centres in the UK provided total returns of 14% in 2014, more than double the performance of 2013. The annual UK Shopping Centres Investment Report by MSCI and Colliers called 2014 “an exceptional period for the sector” and stated that ... Read more

5 offices that will make you smile

It’s a growing trend for modern offices to be stimulating and imaginative for employees. However, some companies have taken this one step further and injected a little humour into their surroundings; putting smiles on the faces of us and their ... Read more

£500m Crystal Palace project stalls as developers face ultimatum

Developers of the £500m Crystal Palace regeneration face a 20th February deadline to retain exclusivity over the project. Bromley Council issued the ultimatum to the Chinese ZhongRong Group, after the original agreement timed out at the beginning ... Read more

6 buildings that define originality

Without innovative architecture many of the greatest towns and cities around the world would not stir as much interest as they do. This is our tribute to those buildings that define imagination and force you stop and get your camera out. Just imagine ... Read more

HS3 sparks debate: Will it benefit businesses of the North?

Whether you agree with the need for the accelerated rail link or not, we can all agree that the proposed HS3 railway plans are still sparking widespread debate across the country. As part of the government’s long-term economic plan for the North, ... Read more

London’s Royal Docks transformation boosted by £12m of goverment funding

An iconic former flour mill at the centre of London’s Royal Docks is set to be transformed into a thriving area for business and enterprise. Local Growth Minister Penny Mordaunt announced that the project would receive £12m of government funding, ... Read more

London commercial property investment in 2014 close to 2007 peak

Commercial property investment in London in 2014 amounted to £20.5bn, matching the peak levels of 2007. Research revealed this week from Cushman & Wakefield reported that the City of London & Docklands finalised transactions of £5bn in Q4 ... Read more

5 trends to expect from the commercial property market in 2015

2014 was a great year for the commercial property market in the UK, with many commercial agents reporting a year full of activity and positivity. With the market still enjoying a certain momentum, here are five trends that we can expect to see in ... Read more