High street guru Mary Portas has been frustrated in her bid to rejuvenate town centres. Claims that funding initiatives have failed to work one year after the launch of her campaign have somewhat marred her attempts to turn things around, while some critics... Read More
Investors are being urged to add commercial property to their portfolios as strong returns make it an increasingly attractive asset class. According to the FT the improving economic outlook is persuading many investors - including a rising number of... Read More
The high street is always in the news. Whether it is regarding the number of empty shops or the efforts of the likes of Mary Portas and the Government to try and entice people to shop there. But now it seems that not only are the public put off from... Read More
There has been much debate over the Olympic legacy in the UK, with some critics still claiming that the huge expense of playing host to the Games cannot be recouped quickly. However, recent figures showing a boost in tourism this summer certainly indicates... Read More
Millions of UK business owners and investors are overlooking large chunks of unclaimed tax relief, which is often worth thousands of pounds. Complex rules mean that many people don't know what they can legitimately make a claim for, which means that 96 per... Read More
In the past decade or so, sustainability and eco targets have become huge focuses for the government as Britain aims to meet energy efficiency goals. This has had a huge effect upon commercial properties, with increasing numbers of building firms... Read More
One of the biggest controversies of recent weeks has been the widespread use of “zero hours” contracts currently in use by some of the UK’s most successful companies. Under these contracts, employees have no guarantee of a set minimum of working hours... Read More
It is no great secret that the one-time Great British tradition of popping down to the local pub for a “swift half” after work is a thing of the past in many communities. However, with the Great British Beer Festival in full swing, the effect that this is... Read More
Discount grocery store Aldi has committed to opening a new 16,500 sq ft site in South Yorkshire if a planning application by Gregory Projects gets the green light. The developer is planning to develop a 3.87 acre site adjoining Parkgate Town Centre... Read More
Plans for a prime site in Sheffield city centre are set to go ahead after the council signed an ‘innovative’ agreement with the developers. Council bosses have revealed the authority will buy the block of high quality offices from developers CTP Limited... Read More
