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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. Healthy Workplaces- How to boost your health at work

    Healthy Workplaces- How to boost your health at work

    With the vast majority of us spending more time with our work colleagues than the people we love, it's important that our workplace is as healthy as possible. Over 130 million working days were lost due to sickness in 2013, and stress and back pains are major offenders.  As a nation we still don't feel comfortable talking about stress; we...
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  2. Get up, stand up! Why too much sitting is bad for our health

    Get up, stand up! Why too much sitting is bad for our health

    With health experts now telling us "sitting is the new smoking" the office world has been thrown into a state of panic. It seems that every day we're told something else we're doing will shorten our lives, but this one does unfortunately seem to make a lot of sense. We know that we need to exercise regularly in order to...
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  3. Location, location, location- why choosing the right retail spot is essential for your business

    Location, location, location- why choosing the right retail spot is essential for your business

    For many new businesses there are a range of factors to take into consideration when it comes to finding the right location, and low rent is often a major one. Whilst finding a place that's affordable is important, if something seems to be too good to be true it usually is. If a retail unit is significantly cheaper than all...
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  4. Tenant Review: McDowell & Benedetti

    Tenant Review: McDowell & Benedetti

    Established in 1996 by Jonathan McDowell and Renato Benedetti, this award winning architectural services company has established a well-deserved reputation for quality and excellence. Known for a huge range of projects from urban design and master planning to commercial properties and housing, McDowell & Benedetti are one of the UK's most well respected and prolific architecture firms, and we're proud...
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  5. Keep it down! What you need to know about noise levels at work

    Keep it down! What you need to know about noise levels at work

    If your line of work involves noisy tools or machinery you'll need to be aware of the dangers of high noise levels in the workplace and your responsibilities as an employer. An alarming 17,000 people in the UK suffer with hearing loss or other symptoms of permanent damage like tinnitus or recurring infections due to work related noise- and once...
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  6. Local Business Review- Coffee#1

    Local Business Review- Coffee#1

    We all know a good cup of coffee can be a real life saver on those dreaded Monday mornings back in the office, and what better way to enjoy it than in a friendly coffee shop that's not only close to stunning countryside but close to work? Coffee #1 in Gloucester is one of 50 branches of the award winning...
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  7. Why every business needs a great plan

    Why every business needs a great plan

    With the new tax year fast approaching, you're likely to be thinking about business planning for the year ahead.  As the old saying goes, "by failing to prepare, you're preparing to fail", and if you want your business to grow, you need a plan. Having a clear mission and strategy and setting clear, measurable goals are essential for developing your...
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  8. Energise Staff With Clever Lighting

    Energise Staff With Clever Lighting

    Many of us blame a drop in blood sugar for feeling tired in the office mid- afternoon but have you considered it could be something else completely? And that's poor lighting. Just ask the Health and Safety Executive who list other symptoms of poor lighting in the office as eye strain, migraine, irritability and an inability to concentrate property. And...
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  9. Client Feature- Booker Wholesale Ltd

    Client Feature- Booker Wholesale Ltd

    With over 170 stores across the UK, Booker wholesale is the country's most trusted foodservice wholesaler. We are very proud to have been working in partnership with Booker for several years, so wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how great they are!   Established in 1835, Booker offer a huge range of services to businesses and catering services...
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  10. Birmingham Interchange Station to change the shape of the city

    Birmingham Interchange Station to change the shape of the city

    There is a buzz around Birmingham as the HS2 becomes ever increasingly nearer to completion. This high speed rail link to London will bring London and Birmingham closer together and with factors such as the rising cost of accommodation and office space in London, many white collar companies are looking to relocate to the Midlands. The newly constructed railway station...
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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.