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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. The most common UK commercial property insurance claims revealed

    The most common UK commercial property insurance claims revealed

    Recent research by a damage restoration business has revealed burst pipes, leaking taps and fire damage are the most common commercial property insurance claims across the UK.   ServiceMaster Clean revealed as part of its study of insurance claims by commercial property tenants that escape of water claims amount to 36 per cent of all claims made across the country...
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  2. Lack of Grade A office space hinders Scottish cities

    Lack of Grade A office space hinders Scottish cities

    A dearth of top-quality office space in Edinburgh and Glasgow has seen the Scottish cities outperform their competitors south of the border, according to a report published today. It was revealed that Scotland's two biggest cities accounted for almost half (42 per cent) of all office space rented out within the 'regional' market in Q2 2012, with demand far outstripping...
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  3. UK commercial property experiences gradual reprieve in July

    UK commercial property experiences gradual reprieve in July

    Performance of UK commercial property experienced a minor improvement last month as the value of work space fell by 0.3% in comparison to a decline of 0.5% in June, according to CBRE's latest UK Monthly Index. Overall total returns reached 0.2% for all property, with Central London again experiencing the strongest total returns in July of 0.7%, including particularly strong...
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  4. New advice for commercial property tenants to avoid flood damage

    New advice for commercial property tenants to avoid flood damage

    After new reports revealed the unrelenting wet weather across the UK has been costing British firms millions of pounds every day, insurance broker Swinton Commercial has offered fresh advice to tenants on how to minimise damage caused by flooding. A recent study from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) showed that flooding caused by the recent freak wet weather is...
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  5. Eurozone problems encourage greater interest in cheap UK property market

    Eurozone problems encourage greater interest in cheap UK property market

    The number of UK property businesses looking for bargains within the nation's uncertain real estate market has increased according to data from Lloyds Banking Group's quarterly 'Commercial Property Confidence Monitor'. The crisis in confidence within the Eurozone has seen the net balance of major businesses intending to make property purchases in the next six months rise from 52 in February...
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  6. Brief respite for UK property market in latest CBRE monthly index

    Brief respite for UK property market in latest CBRE monthly index

    The UK commercial property market saw a minor improvement last month with values falling by 0.5% as opposed to falling by 0.6% in May, according to CBRE's latest monthly index. The small improvement has helped to flatten the overall total return figure in June, following a small decline of -0.1% in May. Throughout 2012 commercial property values have declined by...
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  7. Edinburgh in danger of running out of grade A office space

    Edinburgh in danger of running out of grade A office space

    The Scottish capital Edinburgh could run out of available high-quality office space to rent within the next 18 months, according to a report by commercial property consultants GVA. GVA revealed there was very little new grade A commercial property under construction within Edinburgh's city centre and consequently demand will soon outstrip supply. The lack of construction has been blamed on...
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  8. UK commercial property rental growth in office sector to exceed industrial and retail sectors

    UK commercial property rental growth in office sector to exceed industrial and retail sectors

    New research from Jones Lang LaSalle has highlighted that the pace of rental growth in the UK commercial property office sector will far exceed industrial and retail sectors over the next five years. Despite the sluggish economic recovery continuing to take its toll on markets, it is said London's West End will continue to lead rental growth in the UK...
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  9. UK commercial property values crash for seventh consecutive month

    UK commercial property values crash for seventh consecutive month

    Commercial property values across the United Kingdom fell for a seventh straight month in May 2012, with a decline of -0.5 per cent - the steepest monthly decline since values began to fall in November 2011. Income return remained steady at 0.5 per cent, however this was no longer sufficient in order to offset the negative capital movements, according to...
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  10. UK described as a 'safe haven' for potential commercial property investors

    UK described as a 'safe haven' for potential commercial property investors

    The state of the UK commercial property market has been described as a 'safe haven' for potential investors in comparison to other European countries, following recent research by the CBRE. Amid financial problems concerning the Eurozone the UK continues to provide some stability, with Central London still the standout performer. There has been significant investment in the West End and...
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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.

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Highly secure yards with hard standing and direct links to key motorways.

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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.