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Keep your fingers firmly on the pulse of the UK commercial property industry with up-to-date news and views relevant to your business. We’ll also cover key aspects of business support from the UK government, as well as in-depth location guides of the towns and cities where our high-value, low-cost business space is situated.

  1. The benefits of freight and storage space for logistics businesses

    The benefits of freight and storage space for logistics businesses

    If your business relies on the shipping or transportation of goods nationwide or beyond, having your own storage facility could make life a whole lot easier. Instead of relying on drop shipping or using someone else’s storage space, there’s nothing better than being in control of your own destiny. Logistics is the name of the game. Without rock-solid logistics and...
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  2. Affordable workshop space for side hustles

    Affordable workshop space for side hustles

    Lots of people are looking to earn additional income to supplement their full-time earnings. The cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated this need. Meanwhile the Covid-19 pandemic opened the eyes of many to the importance of doing what you love most. Are you planning on starting a new side hustle that you hope to turn into a fully-fledged business one day? If...
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  3. Office downsizings: What’s needed for businesses to embrace the hybrid working model

    Office downsizings: What’s needed for businesses to embrace the hybrid working model

    According to industry research from Gartner, less than 12% of workers wish to return to the workplace full-time for office-based roles. The last couple of years throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has been a proving ground for remote working, both in terms of the volume of worker output and the quality of worker output. The upshot is that many firms have...
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  4. The value of external studio space for work-from-home creatives

    The value of external studio space for work-from-home creatives

    What is the purpose of office or studio space if we can simply work from home? That’s the question on the lips of many since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Although remote working does work for many creatives, there are several benefits to work-from-home professionals having a separate studio space they can escape to and call their own. Although we have...
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  5. Shoppers are throwing their weight behind independent retailers

    Shoppers are throwing their weight behind independent retailers

    As the cost-of-living crisis ensues, it appears that small, independent retailers are getting more attention from high-street shoppers. More than half (52%) of small businesses surveyed by American Express said their customers are choosing to support them while challenging trading conditions remain. With supply chain issues and the cost of materials and imports on the rise, the UK’s local and...
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  6. Why Slough is a great place to do business

    Why Slough is a great place to do business

    Slough has comprehensively brushed aside the tired, lazy view of this Berkshire town, reinventing itself as a hub for world-renowned brands on the cusp of the capital and the Thames Valley. If you’re wondering what it’s like for businesses based in Slough, read on as we explore why the town is experiencing increasing demand from firms seeking to get a...
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  7. Midlands still the UK’s number-one start-up hotspot

    Midlands still the UK’s number-one start-up hotspot

    The Midlands is still the most vibrant region of the UK for early-stage businesses. That’s the view of Clarity, a brand-new data asset launched by business advisors Quantuma. Within its report, analysing the distress of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ranked by the age of each firm, it showed the number of Midlands-based SMEs in distress in the 0-3 years...
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  8. Why Blackfen is a great place to do business

    Why Blackfen is a great place to do business

    The area of Blackfen is located due north of Sidcup town centre in the London Borough of Bexley. It offers exceptional road links into and out of Greater London, with the A2 and M25 just a stone’s throw away. Blackfen was a region of south-east London that experienced significant development in the 1930s, when the capital underwent an extensive period...
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  9. How can small businesses cope with rising energy bills?

    How can small businesses cope with rising energy bills?

    In April, the consumer price index (CPI) hit highs of 9%, reaching levels not seen in the UK in over four decades. Soaring inflation is heavily linked to the escalating costs of gas and electricity, amid the crisis in Ukraine and as the world returns to a semblance of post-Covid normality. Many small businesses like yours will be affected by...
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  10. Common types of commercial lease incentives revealed

    Common types of commercial lease incentives revealed

    Commercial property landlords may be prepared to offer some form of concession or incentive to encourage prospective tenants to sign a new lease or convince an existing tenant to extend their current lease. Commercial lease incentives have become an integral factor in the negotiation stage for new or extended leases. In fact, commercial lease incentives are a useful bargaining tool...
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Types

Industrial

Industrial units to suit every need in many of the UK’s thriving commercial hubs.

Retail

Hand-picked retail units with great amenities in areas boasting significant footfall.

Office

Bright and spacious office space, ideal for fostering collaboration and innovation.

Studio

Creative studios in characterful buildings, designed to inspire.

Yard

Highly secure yards with hard standing and direct links to key motorways.

Workshop

Fully serviced workshops, ideal for hands-on businesses and individuals.

Residential

Desirable rental properties for hard-working families and professionals alike.

Trade

Versatile units, ready to go as customer-facing trade counters from day one.

Land

Blank canvas open land for large and small businesses.