Monthly Archives: May 2013



Whiteley Shopping Centre Almost Fully Let as Opening Approaches

Posted on 1 May, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

British Land reports that its Hampshire retail and leisure development, Whiteley Shopping Centre, is over 90 per cent let.  Among the latest names to take space on the site are Fat Face (5,100 sq ft), The Body Shop (1,400 sq ft) and Jones Bootmaker (1,518 sq... Read More

Business Lending Predicted to Rise in 2013

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Since the economy took a turn for the worst in late 2008 and the country was plunged into recession, banks have been increasingly unwilling to lend to small businesses. Taxpayer bailouts have made chains such as RBS and Lloyds careful about gambling with what... Read More

Greggs Bakery Chain Posts Profit Warning

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Recently, things have been looking up for the high street, with consumer confidence on the up and higher footfall rates being recorded in Britain’s town centres than has been the case for several years. However, a profits warning posted by one of the high... Read More

Beneficial Bank Signs 15 Year Lease in Philadelphia High Rise

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Beneficial Bank has signed a 15 year lease at 1818 Market Street in Philadelphia. The city's oldest bank will be moving into 97,764 sq ft of office space on four floors of the high-rise tower owned by Sovereign Capital Management Group. 1818 Market... Read More