Monthly Archives: May 2016



St Modwen Sells Birmingham Office Trio for £7.3m

Birmingham office market take up surpasses record
Posted on 9 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

A collection of three Birmingham offices has been sold by St Modwen to an unnamed UK fund manager for £7.3 million. Situated on the St Modwen owned 18-acre Quinton Business Park, the self-contained offices total more than 50,000 sq ft. Senior... Read More

UK High Street Takes Biggest Hit in April Since 2008

Uk high street takes biggest hit in April since 2008
Posted on 6 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

As long standing retailers BHS and Austin Reed entered into administration, the UK high street experienced its worst month since November 2008, according to BDO. High street retailers recorded a 6.1% fall year-on-year in April, with the fashion sector... Read More

How did the Manchester and Birmingham Office Markets Perform in Q1 2016?

How did the Manchester and Birmingham office markets perform in Q1 2016
Posted on 5 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

Q1 2016 has seen a strong start for both Birmingham and Manchester office markets, with a healthy level of activity, according to data from Colliers International. Since 2015 saw Birmingham city experience record annual take-up of 970,458 sq ft, this... Read More

Savills Appointed Advisor for BHS Portfolio

Savills appointed advisor for BHS portfolio
Posted on 4 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

One week after entering into administration, BHS’ administrators have appointed Savills to help with its portfolio. The administrators, Duff & Phelps, are currently attempting to find a buyer for the struggling high street retailer, with concerns for... Read More

Regional High Street Investment Down in Q1 2016 but Outlook Still Positive

Regional high street investment down in q1 2016
Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

New figures from Cushman & Wakefield have revealed investment in UK regional high street retail assets was down by 10% on last year. This however has not tarnished overall performance of the sector in Q1, as a total of 44 assets were transacted at a... Read More

Overseas Commercial Property Investors taking Advantage of Brexit

London office occupiers will head out to regions in next decade
Posted on 3 May, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy, Industry News

With the pending EU referendum causing concern in the London commercial property market, private investors from the Middle East and elsewhere have found an ideal opportunity to buy landmark buildings. One firm for example, 3 Associates, is a UK family... Read More