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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. Can rising London property costs lead to firms relocating?

    Can rising London property costs lead to firms relocating?

    Rising London property costs could lead to some firms relocating but according to property experts, it is unlikely that we will see a mass exodus of people leaving the capital any time soon. Instead some larger companies seem to be splitting their areas of operation between their London based premises and their regional offices which are cheaper to run and...
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  2. How much office space do I need?

    How much office space do I need?

    How much office space do I need? This is a major question that faces most business owners once they have decided to move premises. In many cases this is because of business expansion... hooray - your business is growing so you need more staff. Sometimes it can be for other reasons such as you have decided to relocate to a...
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  3. Jeans Cafe Review - Wolverhampton

    Jeans Cafe Review - Wolverhampton

    One thing that goes down well with ALL businesses is having a good cafe nearby and this is where Monmore Park Industrial Estate in Wolverhampton scores. The business estate is home to several different companies and although there are a couple of reasonable looking cafes in the area, the one that seems to be most popular is Jean's Cafe.  ...
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  4. UK commercial real estate could be more polarised in 2016

    UK commercial real estate could be more polarised in 2016

    Following on from a strong 2015, experts have predicted that the UK's commercial property market could become more polarised during the next year. The latest analysis from Schroders has shown another year of positive performance, with unleveraged total returns likely to be close to 15 per cent, with one of the keys to success being rental recovery. A broad based...
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  5. Commercial property market could ‘overheat'

    Commercial property market could ‘overheat'

    The governor of the Bank of England has warned that a sharp increase in commercial property values raises some concerns about future financial stability in the market. According to Mr Mark Carney, European Regulators are currently monitoring the European commercial property markets closely, with risks to financial stability currently increasing as a result of market's growth. Mr Carney told the...
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  6. UK commercial property lending set for high

    UK commercial property lending set for high

    Lending secured against commercial property in the UK is set to reach a new post-crisis high this year.  It's expected that a rise in new acquisitions of sites outside London will fuel the rise. More than £11bn of loan requests were received by real estate financiers during the second and third quarters of last year, excluding the volumes of off-market...
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  7. British Land exceeds expectations as part of property boom

    British Land exceeds expectations as part of property boom

    British Land, the developer behind London's 'Cheesegrater' skyscraper, has reported higher growth than expected in the valuation of its assets, which rose by 7.5 per cent in the first half of the financial year. The FTSE 100 group has benefitted substantially from the current shortage of London office space, as well as the commercial property boom currently taking place across...
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  8. European commercial property to give highest returns since 2006

    European commercial property to give highest returns since 2006

    It's estimated that European Commercial Property will deliver total returns of around 19 per cent per year, which is the highest since 2006, when it reached 25 per cent. The figures come from the Cushman & Wakefield Forecasts, which cover 121 European Markets which particular focus on offices, retail and industrial.  It's forecast that retail will be the best performing...
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  9. UK investors wary of Scottish commercial property

    UK investors wary of Scottish commercial property

    Investment in Scottish commercial property by UK investors has declined sharply this year, following on from the record levels seen in 2014.  Interestingly, investment from foreigners has also fallen, but by much less, according to new data from property company Savills. Between January and August this year, UK investors put £800m into Scottish commercial property, a substantial decrease from the...
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  10. Commercial property investment reaches highest levels since 2008

    Commercial property investment reaches highest levels since 2008

    In the year leading up to June 2015, global commercial property investment increased by 16 per cent overall, and now stands at its highest level since 2008, and is now only 13 per cent below the pre-crisis peak. The data comes from the new annual survey report from Cushman & Wakefield, and shows that the top 25 gateway cities saw...
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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.