What could you do with a disused depot, tunnel or archway in London? Transport for London (TFL) aims to optimise the value of its extensive property portfolio, while giving adventurous business owners the opportunity to rent or purchase unusual ... Read more
We’re changing the focus for NovaLoca's blog and thought it would be helpful to explain how and why… For some time now, we have been blogging regularly about commercial property deals and sharing news from commercial property agents across the ... Read more
The property industry’s cautious response to this week’s Budget can be summed up in the comment by Liz Peace, chief executive of the British Property Federation, who said the statement contained “more good than bad” for the industry overall. Mark ... Read more
The Scottish government yesterday published the Unoccupied Properties Bill, which proposes to cut the empty property rate relief on some types of empty commercial property in Scotland to 10% from 50%. The move is intended to encourage property owners ... Read more
With tenants prepared to pay more for environmentally-friendly office space, landlords should take a look at RICS’ new version of the Ska Rating. It could also help occupiers to save costs. RICS says the update will help occupiers and owners to ... Read more
An Irish shopping centre deal has collapsed as Ireland’s opposition parties have pledged to ban upward-only rent reviews. There may be implications for property markets across Europe, says Property Week today. The proposed €350m purchase of the ... Read more
It’s the day after the Spending Review and the analysis is beginning to emerge. The British Property Federation is among those noting that the forecast loss of 490,000 public-sector jobs will reduce demand for office space considerably in some areas. ... Read more
It’s World Green Building Week – and today at London’s City Hall Boris Johnson called on banks to support property owners in carrying out environmentally-friendly refurbishments in the capital. Johnson said the Greater London Authority had already ... Read more
Interested to hear how the government plans to stimulate growth through the English planning system, NovaLoca will be attending the Planning for Prosperity Conference in Tower Hill today. NovaLoca was designed with occupiers in mind and provides ... Read more
In today’s complex property market and economic climate, choosing the right commercial property agent is a crucial decision. With so many agents out there looking for your business property owners are often at a loss about how to select the one that ... Read more
