Argos enjoyed a hugely successful third quarter of trading thanks to a busy Christmas period. The catalogue-based retailer looked to be a possible high street casualty only a few months ago, when mounting debt and a string of non-profitable stores seemed... Read More
The amount of commercial property sold at auction is on the rise and small investors are increasingly among those looking for a piece of the action. Figures from CBRE show that disposals by banks and administrators are fuelling the auction bonanza because... Read More
The number of crimes affecting retail commercial properties has risen by 15.6 per cent in 2012, but the actual number of reported crimes has dropped according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Retailers should have the confidence to report a crime... Read More
According to data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), US banks and life insurance companies increased their investments in commercial real estate in 2012. Senior lenders are expected to be even more aggressive in 2013 in the mortgage lending... Read More
Only a short time ago, industry experts were predicting that Dixons Retail, owner of both the Currys and PC World brands, could be going the same way as Woolworths, JJB Sports and Comet. Tablet computers proved popular over the Christmas... Read More
Landlords of office buildings will be able to convert their properties to residential use without applying for planning permission under new legislation expected to be announced this week, the Telegraph reports. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles The... Read More
We are all aware of the situation on the high street at the moment. With once-popular brands entering administration and online shopping becoming the retail method of choice, towns and cities across the UK are suffering from an increasing number of empty... Read More
The Australian commercial property market's numbers were not encouraging in the fourth quarter of 2012. Sales plummeted by 33 per cent during the period with the poor showing being blamed on the uncertainty surrounding the country's economy, according to CBRE... Read More
Are you looking for a retail unit, warehouse or office to buy in the UK? You may have already found the ideal commercial property for your business, but do you know what to expect when you go through the buying stage? Movehut have compiled four tips to help... Read More
The results of Colliers International's fourth quarter 2012 commercial property investor confidence survey are in and they show that Auckland retail investors feel most positive about the market. The survey asked participants to share their views about... Read More
