Monthly Archives: October 2015



Hotel Specialist reports Strong Demand in Wales

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Posted on 23 October, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

While Wales has enjoyed a year of strong demand as a business destination, particularly in the wider Cardiff area, the tourism sector remains an incredibly popular growth hotspot in the country’s greater economy. This has helped Colliers International... Read More

Muse names Cheadle Royal agents

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Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

Urban regeneration specialist, Muse Developments, has named two commercial agents to handle its Cheadle Royal Business Park. Canning O’Neill and Cushman & Wakefield will now act as letting agents for the south Manchester estate. The complex —... Read More

Wild West End initiative delivers as Broadcaster Jon Snow launches Regent Street Green Roof

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Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

The Wild West End initiative, a partnership between London property owners to promote ecology, is beginning to bear fruit with the launch of The Crown Estate’s latest Regent Street office scheme, 7 Air Street. Broadcaster Jon Snow was on hand to put... Read More

LandAid Day sees Property Industry go the Extra Mile for Charity

Land Aid day sees property industry go the extra mile for charity
Posted on 22 October, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

The property industry has long been renowned for its generosity when it comes to charity as many developers, agents and investors are involved in either giving to good causes or hosting events designed to raise money. However, on this year’s LandAid Day,... Read More

Report reveals Burden of Business Rates and Value of Commercial Property Sector

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Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

According to a report by the Property Industry Alliance (PIA), business rates are an ever increasing burden on businesses compared to rents being charged by landlords in the UK. The Property Data Report 2015 reveals that over the last ten years, the... Read More

Manchester Contractor Chosen for Royal Exchange Transformation

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Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Niche property investor and asset manager, Trinity Manchester, has hired ADT Workplace, to undertake the refurbishment of the Northern offices at the city’s iconic Royal Exchange. ADT will upgrade both the office space and reception areas fronting... Read More

Eco-Upgrade attracts Tenants to 740 Aztec West

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Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

Legal & General Property (LGP) has let the final space at 740 Aztec West. The letting, to Northgate Arinso UK, comes after a multi-million pound energy saving upgrade of the Bristol business complex. Brokered by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), the... Read More

Maven Capital Partners to invest £5.5m into Maidenhead Office Refurbishment

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Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

UK private equity and property fund manager Maven Capital Partners has completed the purchase of a 20,000 sq ft office building in Maidenhead which will soon be the subject of an extensive renovation project. Located in Vanwall Business Park, the... Read More

Green Light for Dudley Castlegate Development

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Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Work will start later this year on a £5m development that will bring three major high street leisure brands to Dudley town centre. The Stoford-led project promises to create at least 80 jobs. An artist's impression of the new Castlegate, Dudley,... Read More

Consumer Confidence hits Four Year High

Consumer confidence hits four year high
Posted on 21 October, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Following the recession, consumer confidence in the UK remained extremely subdued and as a result retailers continued to report falling sales, dropping profits and store closures. However, the situation has gradually improved in many sectors of the retail... Read More