Commercial property values in the U.K. increased for the third straight month in July with office buildings leading the way, according to Investment Property Databank (IPD). The average value of shops, warehouses and offices increased by 0.2 per cent... Read More
At the height of the recession, a spate of administrations affected both large and small businesses alike, with the high street suffering from the losses of HMV and GAME particularly. Although the economic forecast has picked up somewhat, it is clear that... Read More
UK manufacturing SMEs are at their most confident for 18 months and are ready to invest in preparation for an expected upturn in demand. Over half of small manufacturers questioned in a recent survey expect to be spending over the coming six months as belief... Read More
British households are still experiencing a squeeze on their incomes despite the upturn in the economy. Low wage increases, the rising cost of food and the still-high rate of inflation mean that sticking to a budget remains a key factor in the weekly shop,... Read More
Blackstone has sold its 50 per cent stake in Broadgate, the office and retail complex, at the heart of the City. The £1.7 billion sale comes four years after the US private equity firm paid £1.07 billion to buy its share from British Land. The identity of... Read More
The latest addition to Edgbaston Medical Quarter has moved a step closer after it was announced that construction of Birmingham Dental Hospital will begin next month. The £34 million development will house a range of public services alongside research... Read More
Vacancy rates have played a huge role in the decline of the high street, with both independent and chain retailers abandoning their premises under the tough economic conditions. Faced with competition from out of town retail parks, where free parking and... Read More
There was a time when you would need to visit the bank to make any changes on your account. Aspects like setting up a direct debit, making a payment to someone or checking your balance were all done solely in branches. But as the online market grew, the banks... Read More
The commercial property market in New Zealand is showing positive signs, as sentiment is running high and the market has pulled away from Australia, according to the latest regional report released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors... Read More
After universities raised fees in 2012, there were concerns that young people would reject entering higher education due to the levels of debt which could be accumulated. However, according to admissions body Ucas, this has failed to deter students from... Read More
