Commercial Developments


In the Commercial Developments category you can read about UK commercial property either in the planning stage, under construction or newly completed. This includes reports on office and serviced office space, retail developments and much more.


Analysts predict Last Quarter Boom in Shopping Centre Investment

Posted on 16 September, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments

While last year saw record numbers of investors express an interest in the UK’s shopping centre market, this enthusiasm has dampened somewhat during 2015. However, according to a new report released today by Cushman & Wakefield, the final quarter... Read More

Rowan Launches Aldwych House Refurbishment

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Four years after it acquired Aldwych House in a joint venture purchase, Rowan Asset Management has unveiled the first stage redevelopment of the iconic London office building. So far Rowan — which teamed up with GI Partners and Taurus to buy the... Read More

Milton Keynes Property Seminar calls for Increased Development to Safeguard Growth

Posted on 15 September, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Milton Keynes is an attractive location for businesses with excellent transport links to London and a booming local economy being key factors in its rising profile. However, according to property consultants Bidwells, the city is being held back by a severe... Read More

AXA Real Estate strengthens Alternatives Platform with Spanish Healthcare acquisition

Posted on 12 September, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

As part of its wider strategy to strengthen its alternatives platform, AXA Real Estate Investment Managers has completed the acquisition of a healthcare development site in Valencia, Spain. The acquisition has been made on behalf of a joint venture... Read More

1m sq ft Distribution Scheme planned for Swindon Site

Posted on 11 September, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

A distribution warehouse in excess of 1 million sq ft is in the pipeline following the acquisition of a 96 acre site in Swindon by new industrial and logistics joint venture db symmetry, formed following the purchase of a 60 per cent stake in Barwood... Read More

Unibail-Rodamco unveils visionary Polish Shopping Centre

Posted on 10 September, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Worldwide Property News

Europe’s leading listed commercial property company Unibail-Rodamco has unveiled its latest major project – Wroclavia, a €240 million (£174.6 million) modern retail and leisure destination in the Polish city of Wroclaw. The visionary 764,000 sq... Read More

City of London to review Skyscraper Policy

Posted on 9 September, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

In the wake of the Walkie Talkie’s Carbuncle Cup award, the City of London is about to review its policy regarding tall building development bdonline (Building Design) reports. Many have expressed concern about the impact of skyscrapers on... Read More

Collaboration is bringing Investment to Milton Keynes says Developer

Posted on 8 September, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

The completion of the first phase of a state of the art manufacturing facility for French bakery giant Brioche Pasquier on the former Alps Electronics site at Wymbush, is a reflection of increasing investment in the Milton Keynes region says the commercial... Read More

Flagship Stockport Exchange Scheme Underway

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Work has started on the second phase of Stockport town centre’s new gateway development. Eric Wright Construction is delivering Stockport Exchange, the latest part of the joint venture scheme between Muse and Stockport Council. A computer generated... Read More

Tritax forward funds pre-let Northamptonshire Distribution Warehouse

Posted on 7 September, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Tritax Big Box REIT has announced that it has exchanged contracts to acquire the land and provide forward funding for the development of a Northamptonshire distribution warehouse. The £67 million facility, at Warth Park in Raunds, has been pre-let in... Read More

Learn more about our Commercial Developments category

Over recent years urban regeneration projects throughout the UK have resulted in a huge expansion of commercial property developments. Many of these are ongoing and will continue to deliver new business space in the future.

In addition many towns and cities have seen an expansion of out-of-town projects resulting in new business parks, shopping centres and leisure developments.

You will find stories about all of these here together with news regarding new industrial, healthcare and warehouse property. So if you want to read about the latest Grade A office space in London’s financial district or improvements to Sheffield’s retail quarter, the Commercial Development category is for you.