Osborne

An end in sight

Economic uncertainty will always be accurately reflected in the commercial property market so it is little surprise that the scheduled delivery of office space in the City of London will be the lowest in more than 10 years at 443,000 sq ft next year

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CEBR warn Vickers report could damage EU property market

As Europe’s economy continues to teeter on the brink of disaster, the UK market still finds itself at a set of crucial crossroads

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‘Indian summer’ yields mixed blessing for retail

September and its late sunshine had a varied impact on the UK’s beleaguered high streets, according to Springboard’s National High…

Westfield

Westfield malls and the future of town planning

With the fate of the eurozone still hanging in the balance, the British property market could still feel the pinch of discussions in Brussels

Investor demands shifts leisure yields

UK commercial leisure property has hardened by 50 base points over the past two quarters, according to research from Savills….

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Keep a level head

August is supposed to be silly season when nothing much happens. Politicians and the City’s finest flee en masse to…

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Attacking the void

Empty properties can be the bane of the property industry, costing businesses millions in lost revenue. However, innovative ways of tackling this problem are springing up across the UK says Mark Hughes-Webb

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Road to recovery

David Hudson investigates whether the commercial property industry is now on the path to a long-awaited renaissance

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The local solution

Stephen Stoney looks at the implications of the Localism Bill and how it could help spur change in sectors needing development

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A new dawn

Stewart Hotston takes a look at what is on the horizon for commercial property

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Last orders

Peter Carroll looks at the array of challenges the pub sector needs to tackle in order to survive

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The power of ten

The commercial property sector faces many challenges in the coming months. Chris Titley looks at 10 key things that could change this year

Rob Cohen

A minute with Rob Cohen

Rob Cohen Commercial Director at Colliers International, speaks with Estates Review about his firm, the state of industry, and where he sees things headed over the next few months

Westminster

Public image

Koray Malhan assesses the changing shape of public sector property in the UK

Forsale

Engaging developments

The Coalition Government feels that the planning regime’s top-down and target-driven approach has alienated communities and is the stimulus to much of the opposition to new development. The recent Localism Bill aims to reverse this, says Abby Dodson-Parker

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A budget of growth or diversion?

George Osborne’s Budget announcements have been phrased as good news for the property industry. So why do so few people see it that way?

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Northern lights

A look at how the North-Eastern property market has coped with the widespread economic turmoil, and how it may emerge stronger from it

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Power balance

Just what are the effects that the recent lifting of a ban allowing local authorities to sell surplus electricity to the National Grid on the property industry

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The quadrant theory

When investing in property, it’s vital to understand your exit strategy. Buying is the easy part. How do you make your property perform?

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Caught out

Throughout 2010, millions of pounds worth of property was transacted with fraudulent titles and details

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Perfect harmony

Can property developers and public sector professionals ever work hand-in-hand? Stephen Nicol examines this marriage of convenience

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Local news

Simon Randall looks at the recent Localism Bill and its potential impact on commercial property throughout the country

The latest

Businesses at risk from substandard lightning protection

Organisations are putting their premises at risk through sub-standard lightning protection services that could result in repair and insurance costs totaling thousands, a leading provider has warned

Specialist service sparks business growth for Darlington company

Darlington-based Stone Technical Services has become one of the UK leaders in the specialist field of lightning protection after securing a number of new contracts and thanks to being one of the most accredited in the specialist area

French Connection to shed stores

Clothing retailer French Connection is set to close 14 of its UK stores. Shops to close include high profile shopping…

Kent’s county town and business capital

Maidstone is the administrative and commercial centre of Kent. It is also the county town. Yet Maidstone’s excellent location and communications links, coupled to a readily available supply of quality office space mean that it’s true potential remains untapped

Foreclosure rates of commercial properties across the EU soar

Commercial property rates hurt, says RICS

Q4 property recovery stalls on eurozone crisis

Minimal economic growth and lack of available funds in part attributable to the eurozone crisis saw 2011 end on a…

Admiralty Arch heads to market

HM Government has announced it is to sell the long leasehold interest of the iconic Admiralty Archway. The Grade I…

Battersea falls before first hurdle

Administrators have been appointed on behalf of Lloyds Banking Group and Irish National Management Agency to oversee the repossession and…

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