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

Hammerson agrees John Lewis deal for Leeds as H1 income and dividend grow

Hammerson on Monday reported 2.4% growth in like-for-like net rental income for the half-year to 30 June, at £141.6m, and said its EPRA net asset value per share had risen to £5.35 from £5.30 a year earlier. During the period the group sold 75% of ... Read more

Office take-up slips in Edinburgh, improves in Leeds – Jones Lang LaSalle

Occupier take-up of office space in Edinburgh reached 152,000 sq ft in the third quarter, which was 12% lower than the total a year earlier, says Jones Lang LaSalle. While Q3 take-up was consistent with the previous quarter, JLL says supply levels ... Read more

Rising demand for Leeds office space – Colliers International

Demand for office space in central Leeds is rising, according to the latest research on the city by Colliers International. The firm says total absorption rose by 141,482 sq ft during the first half of 2011 – the largest increase in office occupancy ... Read more