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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. What’s going to happen to business rates in the UK?

    What’s going to happen to business rates in the UK?

    In the build-up to the UK’s general election, Labour’s shadow chancellor – and now chancellor – Rachel Reeves, said the party wanted to reform the country’s business rate framework. Reeves said a Labour government would look to cut overheads for small retailers on the high street, while asking larger corporations and multinationals to “pay their fair share”. Business rates are...
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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. RICS: Demand for office space is becoming increasingly bullish

    RICS: Demand for office space is becoming increasingly bullish

    A new report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has indicated that nationwide demand for commercial property has now exceeded pre-pandemic levels. In its Q4 2021 commercial property survey, the RICS noted a shift in demand to office space, suggesting that fears of long-term repercussions from the Covid-19 pandemic are beginning to wane. Nevertheless, the survey did show...
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  6. Birmingham’s GVA forecast to be up 7.5% in Q4 2021

    Birmingham’s GVA forecast to be up 7.5% in Q4 2021

    England’s ‘Second City’ of Birmingham is said to have recorded an increase in gross value added (GVA) to its economy of 7.5% in Q4 2021. That’s according to a joint study undertaken by Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics & Business Research (Cebr) titled ‘UK Powerhouse: Overcoming Disruption in 2022’. In addition, the report states that Birmingham’s employment forecast...
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Birmingham ranked comfortably inside the UK’s top ten for work-life balance

    Birmingham ranked comfortably inside the UK’s top ten for work-life balance

    England’s second city of Birmingham has been named the UK’s eighth best city for work-life balance. That’s according to a new study from Shawbrook Bank, which researched the 15 cities offering the best blend of work opportunities and a comfortable standard of living.   The report assessed a host of metrics including average monthly salaries, weekly working hours and average...
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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.