A conservation group has submitted a letter of objection to the proposed redevelopment of London’s Smithfield Market. Save Britain’s Heritage (SAVE) says that Henderson Global Investors plan to introduce 230,000 sq ft of commercial space “constitutes... Read More
With the relatively recent obesity crisis making headlines in the UK, the number of us choosing to take up gym memberships is skyrocketing as the nation attempts to keep fit. As a result, chains from sports merchandise specialists DW to female-only Curves are... Read More
The office market in Boston has almost returned to pre-recession rates as take-up improves, driving up rents. Within the past three months, the average price of rents in Boston has increased to $46.26 per sq ft, representing an increase of 16 per cent... Read More
A day at the races is one of the most quintessentially British activities, and in the aftermath of the Grand National each year the number of visitors to racecourses around the country skyrockets. Whether you are partial to a little flutter or just enjoy... Read More
Despite the late arrival of springtime, construction of the Leadenhall Building is continuing apace. Over the past three months there has been a great deal of progress on the 736 ft (224m) tall tower which has now surpassed the height of the Gherkin on the... Read More
New research reveals that Yorkshire has some of the fastest growing small businesses in the UK, despite the ever-growing pressures caused by poor consumer confidence and the risk of a triple dip recession. Suzy Brain England, of the Institute of... Read More
In the United Kingdom, when commercial landlords are faced with a situation where rent is unpaid, they have several options available to them. They can: Serve a statutory demand Issue county court proceedings Pursue a guarantor Forfeit the... Read More
While gaining employment may still be an issue for the jobseekers of the UK, the situation has improved markedly since this time last year. And according to the latest figures released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), growth in the retail sector has... Read More
Small businesses have struggled greatly during the economic downturn, with a combination of a drop in consumer demand and lack of lending on the part of Britain’s banking chains putting many in dire straits. Chancellor George Osborne However, the... Read More
Off-shore buyers are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into indirect retail property investment, according to Savills Australia. Major investors include the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, which... Read More
