Monthly Archives: March 2013



Nottingham Shopping Centre to Receive Substantial Refurbishment

Posted on 5 March, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Nottingham’s Victoria Shopping Centre is to undergo £36 million worth of refurbishment work in a bid to draw consumers back to the city centre. This will be done as part of a £206 million investment owner Intu Properties – formerly known as Capital... Read More

Over Half of SMEs Unhappy with the UK Tax System

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

And 94 per cent say Business Rates are too high! As the Coalition reaches the halfway-point of its five-year term of office, research among Forum of Private Business (FPB) members shows that more than half of small businesses in the UK disapprove of the... Read More

Tishman Speyer Completes Two More Leases at Wilshire Courtyard

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Less than two months after buying the Wilshire Courtyard complex in Los Angeles, property firm Tishman Speyer has successfully signed two leases with two new tenants. The transactions, for nearly 75,000 sq ft of space, bring the two-building complex... Read More

Hackney Plans Fashion Development Underneath the Arches

Posted on 4 March, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

A new development planned for the London borough of Hackney will create a ‘prestigious’ fashion destination underneath the railway arches on Chatham Place. The scheme will also include new commercial properties around an existing Burberry store, Building... Read More

Worlds Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Worldwide Property News

Dubai is quickly becoming the luxury destination of choice for many holidaymakers, which has led to a huge boom in leisure property construction. Last week, the 1,164 foot tall JW Marriott Marquis hotel  opened for business, taking the title of “World’s... Read More

New Seattle Skyscraper to get SLS Boutique Hotel

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

SBE Entertainment Group has announced that it is rolling out its SLS hotel brand in Seattle. The Corporation is teaming up with Stockbridge Capital Group and Daniel Real Estate to put a 184-room luxury hotel in Daniels' $400 million, 43-story mixed-use... Read More

Investment Opportunities in the UK Secondary Market

Posted on 3 March, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

With the UK commercial property market beginning to show signs of improvement now could be a good time for investors to add to their portfolios. Those who are prepared to take a look at the secondary market will find there is less competition for assets... Read More

Good News for Farmers as Tesco Pledges to Sell More British Meat

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The horse meat scandal has rocked public faith in supermarkets, with families increasingly turning to butchers for their nutritional needs. While this may be good news for small independent retailers, it has meant that chains such as Tesco and Asda have seen... Read More

Tax Plan Could Result in Savings for Philadelphia Commercial Properties

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Under Philadelphia's tax reform plan, taxes would be paid based on the property's actual value instead of the outdated figures currently used by the city. This is good news for the 10 largest commercial taxpayers in the metropolis, which include Franklin... Read More

Rural GP Surgeries Facing Closure

Posted on 2 March, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The Family Doctor Association has warned that rural surgeries with three or fewer GPs in residence may face closure as the NHS attempts to save money. This would mean that many patients living in the countryside will be forced to travel to larger surgeries in... Read More