In recent years the warehouse sector has seen a seismic shift in both the level of demand, and the types of businesses that are looking to increase their warehouse portfolios. Previously, industrial sites were almost exclusively used for manufacturing purposes, whereas nowadays the need for storage space means e-commerce retailers also require warehouse properties. This competition is quickly leading to...

A recent Pall Mall Estates survey of business owners and managers in and around the Birmingham area found a broad spectrum of opinions regarding the impending arrival of HS2 to the West Midlands. The new high-speed rail link, which will offer faster connections between Birmingham and London and the north of England, came under fire from some sections of the...

Recently, we have made 3 of our London premises available to clients on a short term basis, which gives businesses the chance to test these locations out, and see whether they are a good fit for their company's needs. All of the properties are within a few miles of Central London, and provide affordable and convenient bases in the capital...

A recent Pall Mall Estates survey of business owners and managers in and around Birmingham found that almost three-quarters (71%) anticipated their respective companies to grow in line with the UK average or experience above average growth in the next five years. The study, which was carried out to determine the views of the Second City’s business community ahead of...

As the largest infrastructure scheme in Europe, HS2 was never going to please everybody. With any construction project on this scale, there will be a vast amount of opposition from environmental protestors, concerned about the effect on the UK's wildlife. Residents are also bound to be angry, with compulsory purchase orders and disruption to their lives. However, when HS2 is...

During the last few months, the UK has seen a surge in industrial production growth, with rises of double the rates that were predicted. This is largely due to the manufacturing sector performing ahead of expectations, and at Pall Mall Estates we have noticed a knock-on effect as demand for factory premises also increased. In this article, we discuss the...

For many London based companies, the rise in business rates is forcing them to relocate or resize in order to maintain a presence in the capital. This most often means downsizing to a less costly, but less convenient area. At Pall Mall Estates, we try to give businesses the best of both worlds, with properties in good neighbourhoods that enjoy...

During the last few years, Birmingham has been emerging as the leader of the UK's regional cities, and has recently been announced as the fastest improving city in Britain. In comparison with London, it is a much more affordable place to live and work, while its central location is perfect for business meetings in the capital or Manchester and Leeds...

Location can be a crucial factor in the success or demise of a business. Indeed, having a base in a vibrant area can inspire creativity and help to create the 'brand' and ethos of a company. City regeneration areas often present an affordable opportunity within an otherwise expensive locality, and Southwark is no exception. Could it be London's next big...

Keeping pace with new and emerging technology is vital for a company to succeed. Indeed, failure to do so can have a dramatic and even fatal effect on a businesses future - ignoring modern advances has seen some huge retailers forced into bankruptcy. Does anybody remember Borders? They were an international book retailer that made a series of ill-judged mistakes...