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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. Why Derby is a great place to do business

    Why Derby is a great place to do business

    Are you searching for a new headquarters for your business in the East Midlands area? The city of Derby should be front and centre as one of your first-choice locations. Derby is a city that has long held a proud tradition of manufacturing, primarily in the automotive and rail industries, with major corporations such as Rolls-Royce and Bombardier operating here...
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  2. Why Nottingham is a great place to do business

    Why Nottingham is a great place to do business

    Nottingham used to have a proud reputation for lace-making and bicycle manufacturing, but the 21st century version of this East Midlands conurbation is experiencing growth in all manner of sectors to drive the Nottingham economy forward. Whether it’s digital media, IT, life sciences, carbon-friendly technologies, financial services or light industry, there’s literally nothing that Nottingham’s business community can’t turn its...
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  3. How MediaCityUK changed Manchester

    How MediaCityUK changed Manchester

    Situated to the eastern point of the Manchester Ship Canal is Salford Quays, the site of the former Manchester Docks. It’s here where the city of Manchester underwent one of the biggest urban regeneration projects in the UK, breathing new life into what was a key industrial area of the city prior to the closure of Manchester’s dockyards in 1982...
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  4. Looking for a premises for your logistics company? Make sure you consider these 3 things

    Looking for a premises for your logistics company? Make sure you consider these 3 things

    As a logistics company, it’s your responsibility to help 21st century businesses manage their warehousing and shipping requirements. Logistics firms need to be agile to handle the requests and demands of their clients, whether it’s storing products securely or transporting them to their final destination.   Whichever part of the supply chain function your logistics company controls, you’ll need a...
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  5. Why you should consider moving your business out of London

    Why you should consider moving your business out of London

    There is no doubt that the capital has plenty to offer start-up and fledgling businesses. Most notably, its pool of talent is one of the best to tap into and its technological infrastructure makes it easy for businesses to thrive online. Nevertheless, it’s important for entrepreneurs not to lose sight of the commercial benefits that many other regional cities across...
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  6. The best and worst places for commuting in the UK revealed

    The best and worst places for commuting in the UK revealed

    If your business is at the research stage of finding a new town or city to operate in, choosing a location that’s easily accessible for staff is vital. In fact, a place of work that is easily commutable can even widen your net when searching for talented staff. In today’s hectic modern world, we’re all striving for the ideal work-life...
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  7. Best places for lunch near George Road Business Park

    Best places for lunch near George Road Business Park

    George Road Business Park is a 93,000 square foot estate, situated in the Witton area of Birmingham, four miles north of the city centre. It’s ideally situated for road links, just a stone’s throw from the M6 motorway and the A38(M).  If you are interested in leasing one of the many self-contained offices or workshops within George Road Business Park...
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  8. Why Liverpool is a great location for businesses

    Why Liverpool is a great location for businesses

    Liverpool and the surrounding Merseyside area is fast becoming a hub full of brilliant, innovative businesses. The Liverpool City Region is the UK’s second-largest regional economy and, along with neighbouring Manchester, is set to drive the continued development of the so-called ‘Northern Powerhouse’. There are so many advantages to Liverpool as a business destination. It’s long been the host city...
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  9. Why Manchester is a great location for businesses

    Why Manchester is a great location for businesses

    Manchester has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years as this north-west city has undergone a hugely impressive cultural and digital transformation, cementing it as the leading creative hub for start-ups in the north of England. It’s therefore little wonder that Manchester has earnt the tag of the ‘Shoreditch of the North’. Whether you’re looking to start a new business in...
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  10. Why Milton Keynes is a great location for businesses

    Why Milton Keynes is a great location for businesses

    Milton Keynes is one of the most recent of the UK’s ‘New Towns’ and arguably one of its most successful. Situated centrally in the heart of Bedfordshire and Central England, Milton Keynes has rapidly become a beneficial environment for start-ups to thrive and well-established national and multinational firms to make the most of this new-found enterprise hotspot. There really is...
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Our Property
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.