Land Securities, has revealed plans for a further two retail projects in key locations. Oxford and Glasgow are both to benefit from the creation of extensive and modern retail developments, with the initial groundwork expected to start in the coming months in... Read More
After six years in the doldrums commercial development projects in the Republic of Ireland are once again starting to accelerate. Fifty-five commercial land sales — worth almost €155m (£130m) — were completed in the first nine months of this... Read More
As the economy recovers London leads the way in generating growth. However, the capital has been named as one of the worst cities in the country based on one measure of economic success due to the staggeringly high property prices and strong congestion levels... Read More
Tie Rack has become the latest retailer to announce the cessation of high street trading. The chain has now launched a closing down sale in order to shift stock before closing its 44 UK stores, with all trade in town and city centres due to finish by the end... Read More
The commercial development outlook improved this week after UK architects issued their highest workload forecast since 2009. The news comes in the October Future Trends Survey, from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), which also shows that the... Read More
Wearside is to get Europe's first low carbon vehicle research and development centre. Production of the Nissan Leaf has begun on Wearside Work on the Future Technology Centre site has already started and the 10 acre complex is expected to be open for... Read More
Despite the number of empty shops in Scotland reaching a two-year high, the country’s commercial property market is well on the road to recovery. According to the Scottish Retail Consortium just over 11 per cent of retail premises north of the border... Read More
Land Securities has made the decision to increase the floor space of the food court located in the White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds. A £7 million investment will see the facility triple in size, taking the food court from the present 7,000 sq ft to a space... Read More
Pressure is mounting on the Chancellor after the Telegraph yesterday added its voice to the growing chorus calling for a freeze in Business Rates. In making the call, the newspaper joins the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the British Chambers of... Read More
Although UK store administrations have slowed dramatically since the start of the year, several brands are finding a lack of consumer demand and shrinking profit margins challenges which prove to be insurmountable in the long run. As a result, administrations... Read More
