Taking account of costly developments

Vicky Fowler and Tim Smith answer some of the important questions that businesses will need to know in regards to the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy

An industry in motion

Parkex 2010, Europe’s largest dedicated parking exhibition will take place at Earls Court, London from the second to the third of March 2010. Sophie Barnes explains what’s in store

Sporting excellence

In the run up to the London 2012 Olympics, there’s been a concerted focus on providing high-quality sporting facilities that both
nurture future sport talent and aid in combatting rising obesity. As Bob Rendell explains, this can present a challenge to owners

Vacant profits

The UK’s love affair with the car has given rise to the lucrative industry of car parking. Helen Lartey explores what it takes to own, operate and manage a car park, both for businesses and as an alternative property use

East Manchester: on the rise

In a landmark area of the North West, where traditional industries have long disappeared, a new prosperous business community is emerging, explains Jeni Quirke

Tearing down the costs for businesses

While most industries suffer during the recession, demolition and regeneration booms as businesses cash-in on their redundant buildings and holdings, as Lee Demolition explain

Regenerating Swindon

Swindon is in the middle of a multi-million pound regeneration programme which will re-create a vibrancy and animation
that has been missing from the town centre for a long time, Phil Young explains

Commercial conversions – making the most of your assets

Alan Pemberton, managing partner at building and property consultancy Tuffin Ferraby Taylor LLP, looks at the
growing trend for converting empty commercial property in to residential units

New competition rules for supermarkets

Hugh Picton Phillipps and Ilan Sherr examine how the Competition Commission’s attempt to increase competition in the grocery market could limit supermarket’s abilities to protect their local market position and effect real estate as a result

Clyde Waterfront – flowing with opportunities

The River Clyde’s revitalisation continues to buck most economic trends, with 65 percent of the 200 plus developments announced to date complete or under construction, creating many opportunities for businesses and the public alike

Widnes Waterfront – four years on

Four years after the original Widnes Waterfront masterplan was created, the area has been transformed with over 285,000sq ft of office and industrial space constructed

County Durham – encouraging innovation and real investment

County Durham Development Company (CDDC) encourages innovation and strategic investment on behalf of Durham County Council and plays a central role in shaping the County’s future economic profile

Unexpected rewards from life outside the Wharf

When architect Will Alsop announced his ambition to turn Croydon’s bleak landscape into a ‘third city’ rivalling London and Westminster, investors and developers alike began to take notice of the capital’s southern suburb

Luton – the first choice for business

Finding the right location is one of the most important considerations for any business. A growing economy, excellent communications and access to a skilled workforce are all major factors – so is there anywhere that fits the bill?

Innovators of design are creating the fusion workplace

Look how far technology has moved in the last 25 years, and how this has affected the way that we work. 25 years ago there were no PCs, mobile phones, PDAs, and we had just taken delivery of a fax machine

The conference market: All the fun of the fair

With the UK conference and events market worth a massive £8bn, Bridget Baker finds unusual venues and innovative facilities are becoming increasingly popular

Driving and sustaining the move to urban areas

Successful regeneration is about more than building houses – it’s about creating high quality sustainable communities where people want to live, work and spend their leisure time. Paul Spooner, English Partnership’s director with responsibility for URCs talks to Estates Review

Unlocking the potential of Brownfield land

The role of Brownfield land is playing an increasingly important part in the Government’s housing agenda – as Jane Forshaw, Head of Environmental Policy at English Partnerships, explains

To be beside the seaside

With British seaside resorts and hotels looking to beat the recession, Bridget Baker (pictured) packs her bucket and spade and sets off for the coast to investigate

Grab the regeneration lifeline

Gordon Carey of Carey Jones Architects describes how working with the UK’s leading Regeneration Trade Association can help you nurture stronger links across the Public Sector and beyond

Clyde Waterfront – a river reborn

Clyde Waterfront is undergoing a renaissance, with more than 200 developments at varying stages collectively transforming the waterfront of Scotland’s most famous river, into a world class location in which businesses and the public can invest, locate and live

Connectivity, catchment and cost appeals to new business

St. Helens is building a reputation as one of the most attractive potential business locations in the country thanks to its three Cs – connectivity, catchment and cost and can now truly boast to be at the heart of the North West

The latest

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

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…

Rising London development masks slowdown in delivery

Commercial property development in Central London has risen by 12 percent since the summer, Drivers Jonas Deloitte’s Winter 2011 Crane…

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