From time to time we produce articles focusing on specific agents and properties. These stories may highlight a successful marketing campaign or encouraging auction results, for example. In addition you may find articles about properties we feel are of particular interest.
In a strategic move to strengthen their market position two independent North West property consultancies have merged to form Legat Owen (Incorporating Lamont). Peter Johnston (left) and Neil Lamont in front of Legat Owen’s “incorporation... Read More
South West commercial property specialist Vickery Holman reports a number of big deals in Plymouth during the first six months of the year as the market continues to improve. Perhaps the most documented property sale of the year for the firm was that... Read More
Malaysian-owned Chartridge Venues has made its fifth UK acquisition with the purchase of a distressed hotel in Royal Wootton Bassett. It paid £1.8m for the landmark Marsh Farm Hotel. The 48-bedroom property was listed by Savills in February after its... Read More
The majority of companies in Scotland could be facing a steep rise in business rates with the upcoming rating revaluation, the country’s largest independent commercial property advisor has warned. Ryden — which has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow,... Read More
One of only eight privately-owned toll bridges in the UK is back on the market — complete with a 236-year-old tax exemption on the £100,000-a-year income it provides. The Whitney-on-Wye Toll Bridge, between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye, is being sold by... Read More
Offers over £1.25m are being sought for a landmark investment and development opportunity in what is described as “one of the best known retail locations” in Gloucester city centre. Bruton Knowles and Prime Retail have jointly been instructed to... Read More
An upcoming auction in will act as a barometer for agricultural land values across the Three Counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire says a specialist in the sector. According to Matthew Peters (pictured), of agents Bruton... Read More
As demand increases for flexible industrial space, small businesses and start-ups are being steered towards ideally sized units on Scarborough's Dunslow Court business park. According to Bruton Knowles's Nicholas Broadway, the identical Units 2, 3 and... Read More
The Railway Inn at Fairford, Gloucestershire is back on the market with Colliers International following country pub operator Gerry Stonhill’s decision to take life a little easier. Located on one of the main visitor routes between Cirencester and... Read More
UK property investors are finding the regional markets have some of the most attractive deals, with the South West in particular generating significant interest. According to Mike Oldrieve (pictured above), Head of Investment at Vickery Holman, the reason... Read More
Sometimes we like to focus on the activities of agents who advertise on our website. These stories may relate to the success they have achieved either locally or nationally. Other reasons may include a particular marketing campaign that has grabbed our writer’s attention.
You will also find articles focusing on particular commercial properties in this section. This may be because we feel it’s a property deserving of attention because of the price or location. It could also be due to its interesting history or because of its architectural merit. Whatever the reason you will find it in Agent News.
