Monthly Archives: December 2013



David Beckham joins Celebrity Property Developers Club

Posted on 27 December, 2013 by Neil Bird under Business News, Worldwide Property News

David Beckham has signed a deal with international leisure group and property developer Las Vegas Sands according to women’s magazine Marie Claire. Beckham joins artist Damien Hirst and former Manchester United teammates Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville... Read More

Maltese Property Index Would Close Tax Loophole say Supporters

Posted on 26 December, 2013 by Cliff Goodwin under Worldwide Property News

A new property register for Malta would level the commercial playing field and close a tax loophole, according to supporters of the online database. If it receives government approval the Mediterranean island should see its Property Market Value Index... Read More

The Christmas Gift You Wish Someone Had Given You

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

Let's face it, ever since you thought you saw Santa zipping across the night sky you've been disappointed by what he left at the end of your bed. And it doesn't go away with age. Each Christmas somewhere, deep down, a little spark of envy flickers into... Read More

The Benefits of Opening on Christmas Day

Posted on 25 December, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

T’was the night before Christmas, and Mum was aflutter, as the milk had gone off and she’d run out of butter. Consumers across the UK today will be thrown into a panic as supermarkets close their doors for a 24 hour period, which in the modern world of... Read More

Christmas pushes West End Sales up by Ten Per Cent

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Christmas has finally arrived, giving retailers and consumers a much needed rest following the shopping frenzy of the past few weeks. This window of respite has certainly been earned by retailers in the West End in particular, with bosses in the popular... Read More

Panic Buying costs Millions at Christmas

Posted on 24 December, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

On the night before Christmas it’s not very pleasant to find you’ve forgotten to buy Granny’s present. This is a sentiment shared by thousands across the UK, with an ever increasing number of consumers hitting the shops before closing on Christmas... Read More

Google Remains Cagey about Floating Store Project

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Worldwide Property News

Never a company accused of thinking small, Google is apparently planning to anchor three giant floating stores on both coasts of the United States. Details of the internet giant’s pioneering retail project were leaked recently after suspicions... Read More

Leading Artist turns Property Developer

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Leading artist Damien Hirst has turned to property development after submitting outline plans for a mixed use scheme to North Devon Council. Hirst is one of the UKs most successful artists whose works, which include a pickled shark and a diamond... Read More

Money is Most Wanted Christmas Gift this Year

Posted on 23 December, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With Christmas just around the corner, consumers will be in the midst of a last minute purchasing frenzy aiming to acquire the perfect gift for their friends and family members. However, if you have found yourself in the position of urgently needing to hit... Read More

Number of Working Families living in Poverty Rises

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Many of us will now be getting into the full swing of the festive celebrations and anticipating a few days of over-indulgence. Yet, for those on low incomes, Christmas can bring a whole new set of pressures and push family budgets to the limit. In a... Read More