Monthly Archives: September 2014



Birmingham retains Top Tourist City Crown

Posted on 25 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Birmingham has been named the Best UK Destination for Tourists for the second year in a row. The award was presented to Visit Birmingham representatives in a ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole yesterday by the leading publication for group... Read More

Kering and Jupiter join Land Securities’ Victoria line-up

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

Land Securities has confirmed Kering and Jupiter Asset Management (Jupiter) as the latest high profile tenants in Victoria. Kering, a global leader in luxury sport and lifestyle brands, has signed a 15 year lease for 12,000 sq ft at 62 Buckingham Gate,... Read More

Technology Park Development fundamental to World Class Worcestershire drive

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

Worcestershire County Council and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) have awarded developer Stoford the contract for a £120 million technology park which could prove to be a “game changer” in boosting the county’s... Read More

Rising Rents forecast as North-East Commercial Space Shortage Tightens

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Demand for commercial property in the North-East has become so critical that even a 200,000sq ft development underway on the region’s biggest industrial estate will do little to ease the pressure, a senior agent has claimed. After four years of... Read More

British Land welcomes new occupiers to Whiteley and the West End

Posted on 24 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

British Land has announced wave of new lets, with Rock Up, Glow & Co and Fussy Nation agreeing terms at Whiteley Shopping Centre in Hampshire. Rock Up, an indoor climbing adventure operator, has taken a 4,786 sq ft unit on a 10 year lease, with the... Read More

It’s Go Home on Time Day – but what time will you leave the office?

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Staff in the UK are accustomed to working long hours, and while this level of productivity may be a source of pride to some, others believe there is a risk that overworking can be damaging to family life and even to our health. In response to this, the... Read More

Intu announces £100 million Watford Extension

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Intu is a major player in the retail property market, with a number of high profile acquisitions boosting its returns significantly in the past two years. The property giant currently owns 15 branded shopping centres in the UK - along with Manchester's... Read More

The Shard confirms a Diamond Tenant

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

Only days after global broadcaster Al Jazeera moved into to its new European headquarters on the 16th floor of The Shard, another prestige company has agreed terms to relocate to the Stirling Prize shortlisted skyscraper. The latest occupier is the... Read More

Buoyant Yorkshire Market is a “Land Of Opportunity”

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Less than three weeks after it announced the signing of two more tenants at its 70-acre Burnley Bridge Business Park, the Eshton Group says its expects to see its turnover top £10m by 2016. The Guisley-based developer — currently reporting a... Read More

Rapid Bristol Office turnover generates 9% Profit

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

A Cheshire based property and investment company has notched up an impressive £4m profit from a rapid double office turnover. Equity Growth Partners (EGP) acquired the adjoining Grade A Bristol office buildings earlier this year from the receivers... Read More