Monthly Archives: February 2013



Stockport Swimming Pool Feels Brunt of Government Cuts

Posted on 18 February, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Economy

An Intensive Training Centre (ITC) in Stockport, which was set up after the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 has its funding cut by British Swimming. Stockport was one of five ITCs set up after the 2008 games, but is the only one which will have funding... Read More

Canadian Officials Launch Plans to Sell London Embassy

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

For some time now, the London commercial property market has bucked the trend by increasing in value at a time when prices have been falling elsewhere. Thanks to international businesses and investors scrabbling for a foothold in the UK’s capital city,... Read More

Families Struggle as Food Inflation Outstrips Wage Growth

Posted on 17 February, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

While Britain may no longer be in recession, at least officially, it has not necessarily meant a return to prosperity for the nation’s families and businesses. Thanks to low levels of consumer confidence and a rise in the cost of utility bills, businesses... Read More

Heathrow Announces Plans to Bump Up Prices

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Aviation officials in the UK have recently spent a significant amount of time debating the future of the country’s airports. At present many do not believe that Heathrow Airport is able to fulfil its role as Britain’s only Hub airport with the current... Read More

Estonian Commercial Property Attracts Finns

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Finnish companies seeking large commercial properties to rent are looking to relocate to Estonia. The market in Tallinn offers several benefits, including relatively cheap prices and favorable terms for tenants. Tallinn Companies who make the move to... Read More

One in Ten SMEs Fear Closure by the End of 2013

Posted on 16 February, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

A majority companies believe that the latest changes to government policies will have no positive outcome on their business, leaving SMEs to manage for themselves, a recent survey reveals. The Viking Small Business Barometer survey communicates with... Read More

Washington DC Community Hub to Nurture Start Ups

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Worldwide Property News

The popularity of shared office space and co-working environments has grown significantly in recent years particularly in the tech and creative industries. In the current economic environment it is seen as a flexible solution to entering into long-term rental... Read More

Gulf Construction Boom Continues

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

According to a new report released by dmg::events in conjunction with consultancy Ventures Middle East, the total value of building projects in Gulf Cooperation Council states will exceed $80 billion this year. The results of the survey found that the... Read More

John Lewis Prepares to Axe 325 Managerial Posts

Posted on 15 February, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Surprise Move Follows Successful Christmas The Christmas trading period was far from the turnaround in consumer confidence hoped for by the retailers of the UK, with many failing to match sales figures from previous year despite the end of the recession. In... Read More

British Land Expands Retail Portfolio

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

British Land has added to its retail portfolio in a deal that sees the property company assume ownership of Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre. The 300,000 sq ft mall is the centrepiece of a £184m deal with Dutch fund Wereldhave which has now withdrawn from the... Read More