Monthly Archives: November 2014



Land Securities confirms 127,000 sq ft of Retail Lettings

Posted on 26 November, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The UK’s largest listed commercial property company, Land Securities, has confirmed 127,000 sq ft of lettings across its shopping centre portfolio. At Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries, three new restaurant brands and two top fashion brands will take... Read More

Secretary of State impressed with Friars Walk Progress

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Secretary of State for Wales, Stephen Crabb MP, was impressed with the progress of Queensberry Real Estate’s Friars Walk development following a recent visit to the site. Mr Crabb visited the 390,000 sq ft Newport shopping centre with Chief... Read More

Top Retail and Leisure Brands head to Gunwharf Quays

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

The UK’s largest commercial property company, Land Securities, has confirmed the arrival of a number of major brands at its popular Portsmouth retail outlet, Gunwharf Quays. Mint Velvet, Asics, Coast, Watch Station, The North Face, Musto, Pret a... Read More

Qatari Cash About To Board The HS2 Investment Train

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

After weeks of speculation it now looks certain the royal family of Qatar is lining itself up to make a multi-million pound investment in the redevelopment of Birmingham's Curzon Street Station — a key project in the HS2 network. Hints of an involvement... Read More

Owners of Ravenscourt Shopping Centre urged to Redevelop Property

Posted on 25 November, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments

As supermarket groups continue to rein in spending by abandoning proposed developments, local communities are beginning to openly resent affected sites being left in almost derelict states in their wake. This has seen Walsall residents call upon the council... Read More

Siemens progressing with “World Class” Business Park in Didsbury

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments

As the economy continues to grow, overseas firms are expressing greater levels of interest into expanding existing sites within the UK. This has seen engineering group Siemens enter into discussions with Manchester City Council in an attempt to realise its... Read More

High Court Rules Owners Liable For Business Rates

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

Property owners are legally responsible for business rates owed by a tenant who has ceased trading, the High Court has ruled. The precedent came with the court's rejection of an appeal by Schroders Exempt Property Unit Trust (SEPUT) that it could not be... Read More

Food Producers become Victims of Supermarket Price War

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Industry News

As supermarkets continue to squeeze prices in a bid to attract consumers and lift profits, retail industry analysts are becoming concerned about the impact this will have not only on the retailers themselves but also firms in their supply chains. This concern... Read More

Greggs Seas “Fascinating Opportunity” In Floating Shops

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

After 63 years and 1,671 outlets, Britain's biggest bakery chain is about to add another chapter to its history — by selling its fast food afloat. In a pioneering venture with Wightlink, which operates ferries between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight,... Read More

Canadians Buying US Real Estate at Record Levels this Year

Posted on 24 November, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Business News

Canadian investors are turning their eyes south of the border their neighbours for investment opportunities and are finding a lot of them. Sales are poised to reach record levels in 2014 as soon as the country’s second-largest pension fund closes on its... Read More