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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.


Traders see Red as the ‘Thee Rs’ take the Gloss off Bristol’s Golden Mile

Posted on 26 May, 2015 by admin under Agent News

Although the situation on the high street has improved slightly since the end of the recession, small retail businesses in town and city centres are still facing pressure from a number of factors which analysts claim are stifling growth. This is particularly... Read More

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Pension Property Investment

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Since April this year anyone over 55 and with a big enough contribution pot has the option of taking up to a quarter of their State pension as a one-off tax-free lump sum. While investing in property has its attractions, getting the right advice is the key to... Read More

DTZ marketing South Wales Warehouse Unit following Logistics Firm Switch

Posted on 21 May, 2015 by admin under Agent News

A national freight logistics firm is moving into the former City Link hub in South Wales. Rhys Davies Logistics has taken the 51,630 sq ft unit, on Moy Road Industrial Estate in Taffs Well, on a ten year lease. The industrial estate is only 1 mile from... Read More

Naylors Appointed to Oversee Refurbishment and Marketing of ‘Your New HQ’

Posted on 20 May, 2015 by admin under Agent News

A private London investor has commissioned Naylors to oversee the £1.25m refurbishment of a Tyneside office building. The Newcastle-based chartered surveyors purchased the property on behalf of the anonymous owner last year. Talipot House, on... Read More

Musical Talent is Hot Property for Northamptonshire Charity

Posted on 12 May, 2015 by admin under Agent News

The musical talents of a trio of Northamptonshire property consultants have raised in excess of £7,500 for two hospices in the area, after taking part in a major rock, pop and blues event. The ‘A Second Later’ event – which is loosely based on... Read More

DTZ lets Cwmbran Unit to Global Manufacturer

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DTZ has announced the letting of a 35,000 sq ft industrial unit in South Wales to global label manufacturer Spear Europe Limited.  The expanding company has taken space at Units 48-50 at Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran which comprises three refurbished terrace... Read More

Daventry Adds The Web To Its List Of Attractions

Posted on 11 May, 2015 by admin under Agent News

Situated just four miles from the historic Watford Gap, Daventry is a town working hard to close a gap of its own — with commercial and industrial development attempting to keep pass with a record breaking 56 per cent rise in new house sales. As well... Read More

Vickery Holman Now Has Biggest Valuation Team In South West

Posted on 8 May, 2015 by admin under Agent News

One of the South West’s biggest property consultancies has added two more surveyors to its valuation team. Vickery Holman is crediting the appointments to a surge in business and an “exceptionally high workload”. The addition of the Royal... Read More

Landmark Gloucester Docks Property for Sale

Posted on 5 May, 2015 by admin under Agent News

Commercial property consultants Bruton Knowles have been appointed to market one of the last remaining development opportunities provided by the regeneration of Gloucester Docks. Gloucester City Council is seeking a developer or occupier to refurbish... Read More

Vickery Holman: Are you getting the most from your Property Investment?

Posted on 1 May, 2015 by admin under Agent News

If you’re a multi-property landlord it’s vital to adopt a strategic approach to the management of your portfolio to maximise both your rental income and capital growth. And with the last 12 months seeing a rise in market confidence and returns,... Read More

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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.

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