Monthly Archives: November 2012



Third of UK Workforce Seeking New Jobs

Posted on 25 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With the recession over and the employment outlook improving, life can begin to get back to normal for the workers of Britain. Yet with this stability comes a new dilemma for the average employee – to remain in their job or begin searching for new... Read More

Landlords Urged to Consider the Rewards of Going Green

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Going green can be beneficial to commercial real estate landlords but they tend to focus their attention on projects that are easy on the wallet and that tenants can actually see. A new report released by Jones Lang LaSalle, entitled Global Sustainability... Read More

Play.com Glitch Leaves Retailer Red Faced

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Internet retailing has become one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, as the majority of consumers in this country now have a broadband internet connection which allows for speedy shopping. And with smartphones and computer tablets fast becoming... Read More

Guinness Sales Down in Stores

Posted on 24 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

When tourists visit Dublin, there is usually one destination that many will fight tooth and nail to visit.  While Christ Church Cathedral offers a historic and architectural experience and the National Leprechaun Museum a glimpse into the folklore of the... Read More

US Election Could Have Big Impact on Commercial Market

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

The recent US election will have a major impact on commercial real estate over the next several months. President Obama and Congress are getting ready to negotiate a solution to head off the fiscal cliff that has been making headlines recently by making major... Read More

Posthumous Honour for Burns the Land Surveyor

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

Scottish Bard Receives RICS Recognition The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) this week officially recognised the celebrated poet Robert Burns (1759-1796) for his work as a land surveyor. The bard was awarded the only posthumous membership... Read More

Can Social Media Save the High Street?

Posted on 23 November, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Even if you don’t have a Facebook or Twitter account, you will more than likely know someone who does. So given that the majority of the UK population are connected in some way or another, should High Streets be utilising this technology more than they... Read More

Wine Prices Set to Soar after Poor Grape Harvest

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With the festive season upon us, sales of food and drink are expected to rise sharply in the coming weeks as consumers stock up on nibbles and alcohol in time for Christmas Day. A staple of the Christmas table is traditionally wine and champagne, while Bucks... Read More

Workers Boost Economy by Missing Out on Leave

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

For the majority of workers, annual leave is a welcome relief from the routine of employment. Many use their time off to visit foreign countries, catch up with friends or simply relax in front of the television, knowing that their hard work has allowed them... Read More

Tech City Hampered by Lack of Investment

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News

Last week we reported that London’s tech cluster, based around Shoreditch’s so-called Silicon Roundabout, is growing at twice the rate of the financial sector. This data came from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) which predicted that... Read More