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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. London office space construction grows by two million sq ft between Q3 2011 and Q3 2012

    London office space construction grows by two million sq ft between Q3 2011 and Q3 2012

    A new report indicates the quantity of new office space under construction in London has grown from seven million sq ft in the third quarter of last year to nine million sq ft in the same period in 2012. The Drivers Jones Deloitte Crane survey found the amount of new office space in the City rose 15 per cent, going...
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  2. UK beginning to pay debts from property boom legacy, says property lending survey

    UK beginning to pay debts from property boom legacy, says property lending survey

    The latest report from the UK's largest property lending survey from De Montfort University, Leicester, indicates the UK's commercial property sector is paying back its debts from the previous 'boom' years at a slow but steady pace. Loans held against commercial property across the United Kingdom fell by 4.3 per cent in the first six months of 2012, to a...
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  3. Autumn Statement could lead to UK commercial property market growth

    Autumn Statement could lead to UK commercial property market growth

    Chancellor, George Osborne's Autumn Statement last week revealed some promising news for the UK commercial property market, with increasing hope for growth according to global real estate services firm, Jones Lang LaSalle. They claim the decision to exempt all newly built commercial property in the UK completed between October 1st 2013 and September 30th 2016 from empty property rates for...
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  4. London urged to avoid complacency as City of choice for global capital

    London urged to avoid complacency as City of choice for global capital

    London has continued to outperform its rival global cities as the city of choice for global capital, according to Jones Lang LaSalle in the annual Central London Office seminar held this week. However, despite being the most dynamic and desired of the influential cities across the world, it has been made clear the English capital must not become complacent and...
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  5. Investors still committed to UK commercial property sector

    Investors still committed to UK commercial property sector

    Despite a fall in confidence across the UK commercial property sector as a result of the weaker economic backdrop and the continued Eurozone crisis, the country's major business investors remain committed to funding the sector by sourcing opportunities that add long term value, according to a new survey. The latest Commercial Property Confidence Monitor produced by Lloyds Bank Wholesale Banking...
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  6. Lawyers warn UK commercial property landlords over squatter laws

    Lawyers warn UK commercial property landlords over squatter laws

    Commercial property owners across the UK are being warned to be on the look-out for potential squatters in their empty or infrequently used premises, following a change in the law, according to legal firm Adams & Remers. Over the last month squatting in a residential property has become a criminal act and this could see some squatters target other types...
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  7. Nottingham has most vacant retail space in the UK

    Nottingham has most vacant retail space in the UK

    East Midlands city, Nottingham has more vacant retail shop space than any other large centre in the UK, according to a recent report by the Local Data Company (LDC).   LDC counted shop units in the area defined as Nottingham's "retail core", including areas outside of the city centre. As a result it found that the vacancy rate had increased...
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  8. The Olympic Park: What now for the home of London 2012?

    The Olympic Park: What now for the home of London 2012?

    With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games now well and truly over the attention is turning to the long term future of the Olympic Park. Industry insiders have revealed the Olympic Stadium is due to be renamed as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with the area to serve as high quality office space, whilst remaining an international sporting and...
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  9. August UK commercial property performance in line with July

    August UK commercial property performance in line with July

    The UK's commercial property market maintained its performance throughout the summer months with August's figures mirroring that of July. According to the CBRE's latest Monthly Index August recorded total returns of 0.2 per cent, with values again falling by 0.3 per cent. Across the year to date, capital values are said to be down 2.9 per cent with total returns...
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  10. Thousands of UK firms could be due capital allowances tax windfalls

    Thousands of UK firms could be due capital allowances tax windfalls

    Several thousands of UK businesses could be set for a significant tax rebate from the Inland Revenue, according to capital allowances tax specialists, CA Tax Solutions. A variety of landlords of warehouse space and factories to retail space and office blocks have a high probability of receiving a capital allowances windfall of tens of thousands of pounds. Recent research from...
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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.

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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.