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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. Rugby-based firms intrigued by Rugby Borough Council’s ‘Regeneration Plan’

    Rugby-based firms intrigued by Rugby Borough Council’s ‘Regeneration Plan’

    Rugby Borough Council has submitted proposals for an ambitious Rugby Town Centre Regeneration Plan, designed to revamp and regenerate its town centre. The borough council believes the time is right for a “once-in-a-lifetime” overhaul of the town, with its “bold vision” focused on giving the town’s economy a brighter future. Councillor Seb Lowe, leader of the Rugby Borough Council, says...
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  2. Business Secretary outlines new legislation to settle outstanding Covid-19 commercial rent debts

    Business Secretary outlines new legislation to settle outstanding Covid-19 commercial rent debts

    Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has revealed new legislation and a new Code of Practice designed to handle the issue of outstanding commercial rent debts accrued during the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. The UK government has shielded commercial property tenants from potential eviction until 25th March 2022, giving businesses and their landlords ample opportunity to discuss the way forward regarding...
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  3. Why Redditch is a great place to do business

    Why Redditch is a great place to do business

    The Worcestershire town of Redditch was once the global epicentre of the fishing tackle and needle industry. Positioned due south of Birmingham city centre by approximately 15 miles, Redditch offers an enviable business location, with direct road and rail links into England’s second city and elsewhere in the West Midlands and beyond. At one time, the 19th century saw 90...
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  4. UK government consults on reform of flexible working regulations

    UK government consults on reform of flexible working regulations

    Proposals to reform regulations surrounding flexible working are under consultation, in response to the relevant suggestions within the ‘Good Work Plan: Proposals to support families’ consultation in the summer of 2019. As long ago as 2003, new laws came into force enabling parents and guardians to request flexible working arrangements, surrounding their work hours and patterns. More than a decade...
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  5. What will the post-pandemic office look like?

    What will the post-pandemic office look like?

    The last 18 months have been a testing time for commercial property tenants and landlords alike. Although tenants’ issues and demands naturally ebb and flow over time, few landlords could have anticipated the ferocity and scale of change that has occurred in tenant behaviour since March 2020. The successful roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine has enabled sufficient relaxation of social...
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  6. Small Business Saturday set for 4th December 2021

    Small Business Saturday set for 4th December 2021

    The UK’s Small Business Saturday campaign will roll into Britain’s high streets again this winter on 4th December 2021. The now-iconic campaign, designed to champion the benefits of shopping with small retailers, will see its nationwide tour commence in the coming days, starting with Glasgow ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). In total, this year’s Small Business Saturday...
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  7. Budget 2021 priorities laid out by small business champions

    Budget 2021 priorities laid out by small business champions

    The UK’s largest small business group, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has published a set of measures designed to accelerate the recovery of small businesses and simultaneously save taxpayer funds. Within its submission to Chancellor Rishi Sunak ahead of the Budget 2021, the FSB said small firms have a desire to “turn the page after a torrid 18 months”...
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  8. FSB demands reform of business rates system ahead of autumn review

    FSB demands reform of business rates system ahead of autumn review

    The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has penned an open letter to the UK government, urging them to consider an aggressive overhaul of a business rates system the FSB deems to be “regressive and outdated”.   The FSB insisted to government ministers that small business owners should not be stung with more expensive business rates bills for improving the eco...
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  9. British Property Federation calls on UK government to end commercial property moratoriums

    British Property Federation calls on UK government to end commercial property moratoriums

    The British Property Federation (BPF) believes the time has come for the UK government to draw a close to moratoriums on the commercial property sector. The BPF fears they are beginning to encourage a small section of tenants to withhold rent, starving commercial landlords of income and stunt much-needed investment in town and city centres.   Despite those concerns, new...
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  10. CBI unveils ‘Seize the Moment’ economic strategy for the UK

    CBI unveils ‘Seize the Moment’ economic strategy for the UK

    The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has published its bold vision for transforming the UK economy in the post-pandemic recovery. Its forward-looking dossier, titled ‘Seize the Moment’, describes the UK as having a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to reunite and transform the economy for the “decade ahead”.   The roadmap notes the UK’s new trading relationship with the EU, Covid-19, the UK’s...
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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.

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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.