It’s important for everyone to do their bit when it comes to the environment and for businesses with a property, there’s an even greater responsibility when it comes to being eco-friendly. Here are five easy ways for businesses to increase their ... Read more
Of all the forms of commercial property, retail is enduring the toughest time in overcoming the ghost of the economic crisis. Office and industrial are ploughing ahead, but take-up of retail space is still struggling and retailers are finding it ... Read more
The British Retail Consortium has called on the government to make reforming business rates a top priority. It is believed that businesses could be faced with a 60% rate of tax by 2022 unless major alterations are made to the current business ... Read more
Many businesses won’t have the option to purchase their own commercial premises, with potentially substantial deposits proving an insurmountable roadblock. Leasing is by far the most common route for businesses in the UK, but for those with the ... Read more
The UK Government has passed the Devolution Bill, which will allow cities, towns and councils to gain more control over local budgets and spending. A statement released by the government states that this move will take powers away from Westminster ... Read more
Demand for commercial property in the UK is at the highest level in years and this has inevitably placed a greater strain on development and supply. Due to this pressure, the government has introduced a number of schemes aimed at bringing unused ... Read more
DTZ have completed a mega-merger with Cushman & Wakefield, creating one of the largest real estate companies in the world. Exor, the investment company of Italy’s billionaire Agnelli family, founders of Fiat, agreed the sale for $2bn to DTZ, ... Read more
One of the most burdensome issues for businesses today is the level of business rates charged on all commercial premises. There was once a time when such business rates were limited to occupied premises, but this is no longer the case. With ... Read more
When considering the UK’s thriving areas for business and commercial property, it is usually mega cities of London and Birmingham that come to mind. However, with plenty of investment opportunities on the south coast, Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, ... Read more
The £3.5bn SIlvertown Quays development has been given outline planning permission from Newham Council. Located on the 62 acre Royal Docks site, the project will create London’s next major business district and will offer 2m sq ft of commercial ... Read more
