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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. Strong market for office space in Manchester

    Strong market for office space in Manchester

    The growing demand for office space in Manchester will maintain the city's position as the UK's biggest regional centre outside London, according to property company GVA. GVA suggests that Manchester should continue to make strides after its "robust" 2010 performance by leading the way in drawing new business to its commercial property space. The agency published its latest report on...
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  2. Leasing new business premises

    Leasing new business premises

    Choosing to lease new business premises is a significant step as your rent generally represents a significant chunk of your monthly overheads. It is important you are sufficiently aware of the process of securing commercial property for your firm. Before signing on the dotted line you must be 100 per cent sure that the new premises are right for your current...
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  3. Sustainable commercial property construction 'chronically underfunded'

    Sustainable commercial property construction 'chronically underfunded'

    The construction of sustainable commercial property has been hindered by a severe lack of funding. This is according to expert, Mike Reardon, who has outlined the various hurdles developers must overcome to create a low-energy building that is attractive to tenants. Mr Reardon, strategic director at the Greater Manchester Environment Commission, said: "It is no surprise that you don't hear up and down the...
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  4. Things to consider when relocating your business

    Things to consider when relocating your business

    When moving your business premises there are plenty of issues to bear in mind to ensure the continued success of your company. There may be a number of reasons you wish to relocate - your target audience may be further afield, your rent may be too high or you may be simply looking to expand and further your business reach...
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  5. According to many industry experts, the London commercial property boom could soon start to decline, with true value on investment more likely to occur elsewhere. Ryan Hughes, fund manager at Apollo Multi Asset Management, said: 'A lot of the value in London, particularly central, has gone.  There have been a lot of foreign buyers moving into the market over the...
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  6. CBI urges Government to make commercial property go green

    CBI urges Government to make commercial property go green

    The Confederation for British Industry (CBI) has asked the Government to change tax laws in order to increase energy efficiency measures in commercial property buildings. The CBI's report, issued this week, said that "both businesses and government still have a long way to go in order to fully unlock the energy efficiency opportunity", proposing that the state should introduce variable...
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  7. UK commercial property on the up

    UK commercial property on the up

    UK commercial property prices rose for the third consecutive month in July, with the office segment demonstrating particularly positive results, according to the London firm, IPD. IPD data showed that commercial property prices declined heavily for 17 months in a row until March. However, the average British commercial property price increased 0.2 per cent last month, with the office market...
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  8. Save energy and increase your office's profitability

    Save energy and increase your office's profitability

    Rising costs is one of the biggest pressures on a firm's profits and saving energy can be one of the easiest ways to reduce your office's overheads. A survey by uSwitch showed that average energy costs as a percentage of turnover went up a massive 70 per cent at the start of this decade; energy bills are also expected to...
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  9. RSA: UK commercial property sector won't fully recover from recession until 2023

    RSA: UK commercial property sector won't fully recover from recession until 2023

    With output values and demand for new commercial property in the UK faltering as a result of the recession, the RSA predicts that positive growth is not likely in the sector until 2014 with no return to pre-credit crunch highs until 2023. The UK's largest commercial insurer discussed the issue of overall output values dropping by almost a third (32...
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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.

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.