The world is continuing to embrace the concept of going greener and zero net energy commercial buildings are growing in popularity. According to the results of a new report released by BCC Research, the global market for zero net energy (ZNE) commercial... Read More
Bradford’s Odeon has fallen into a considerable state of disrepair since closing in 2000, with numerous plans for development falling through. However, the purchase of the commercial property by Bradford Council earlier this year for just £1 has allowed... Read More
Nick Clegg is urging northern cities to copy Berlin by making empty buildings and unused land available to artists and entrepreneurs. Start-up businesses, pop-up shops and charities should all be allowed to temporarily take over vacant buildings as a... Read More
Increasing numbers of shopping centre owners are beginning to invest in upgrading their assets, with redevelopment plans set to bring numerous benefits to local communities. This has seen Clearbell Capital, owner of The Gates Shopping Centre in Durham,... Read More
Bankrupt Detroit has thousands of empty buildings that are being offered for sale at record low prices, and they are proving hard to resist for Chinese investors, who are buying up these unbeatable deals. With office buildings and factories sitting... Read More
One of Britain's biggest business communities — housed in what was once the world biggest carpet factory — is to get another 75,000 sq ft of office space. Work will start next month to convert that last two derelict mills on the 22-acre... Read More
It took 18 months of work by a group of measurement experts, including two global public consultants and 85 drafts, but the first international property measurement standard has been published. International Property Measurement Standards: Office... Read More
Just days after a promised transport upgrade between Leeds city centre and its regenerated docks, a local commercial agent has been appointed to manage one of its pioneering developments. Investment firm Allied London was last month granted... Read More
Shoppers will be treating themselves to Black Friday bargains today rather than bagging Christmas gifts for family and friends. Research from Hammerson, which has a nationwide portfolio of shopping centres and retail parks, reveals that 73 per cent of... Read More
Turnaround specialist Hilco Capital made the news in the UK shortly after the recession, when its rescue of entertainment brand HMV from administration led to one of the most pivotal high street recoveries ever witnessed in this country. Now it is hoping that... Read More
