November, 2008

The difficult financial climate is creating opportunities in the commercial property market, according to an expert.

Muse Developments has been awarded a major contract to carry out work on a major regeneration project in Swindon.

Commercial property investors could find the energy efficiency of their portfolios checked regularly under new proposals.

The UK's commercial property market is showing some signs of recovery, according to new figures.

New Star has announced that it is suspending dealing from one of its commercial property funds.

New figures have suggested that commercial property investors could benefit from looking at options in Norfolk.

The commercial property market is expected to show some signs of recovery next year, an expert has claimed.

Proposals to redevelop Warwickshire County Cricket Club's Edgbaston ground and its surrounding area have been submitted to Birmingham city council.

An expert has claimed that changes to the rate of VAT could be beneficial for commercial property investors.

The government's decision to increase the threshold for empty property rates relief will impact on the commercial property market, it has been claimed.

Derwent London has revealed it is cutting the amount of new developments it has underway in the capital.

Xafinity has announced the launch of a new offer for commercial property investors who have one of their self-invested personal pensions (Sipps).

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has completed a major commercial property deal in the Sheffield area, it has been reported.

Islamic-style investments have played a major part in the UK's commercial property market "for a long time", an expert has claimed.

An expert has claimed that a "slowdown in demand" is one of the reasons why commercial property developer confidence is low.

Those involved in the commercial property sector could be attracted to Sunderland in the near future, a report has claimed.

Commercial property investors could be set to benefit from a slowdown in the construction of new sites, it has been claimed.

The current conditions of the commercial property market have made it the most "exciting" it has been for a number of years, according to an expert.

A leading commercial property investment firm in the UK has lowered its portfolio valuation.

An expert has claimed that commercial property investors should consider returning to the market now.

The government's decision to abolish empty property tax rate relief earlier this year could be impacting on the commercial property market, it has been claimed.

Workspace has announced that its commercial property portfolio fell in value over the six months to the end of September.

A range of commercial properties could be built in Croydon if new proposals are given the go-ahead, it has been announced.

The capital value of commercial property fell by a record amount during last month, it has been claimed.

A £200 million mixed-use development proposed for Newcastle has been given the green light, it has been announced.

Commercial property investors may be interested to know that green buildings still command top rents, according to a study.

A leading commercial property building firm has announced it is looking to sell and leaseback hundreds of its show homes, according to reports.

The Investment Management Association's decision to create a property sector has been welcomed by a leading industry body.

A commercial property firm has announced it is preparing to invest in the UK market.

The level of activity in the commercial property development sector fell last month, according to new figures.

A leading real estate investment trust has announced the appointment of a new chairman.

Regeneration plans for the Widnes Waterfront project are to be updated, it has been announced.

A commercial property group has announced it has received extra funding to help it through current difficult market conditions.

Commercial property contracts are "inflexible" for a number of reasons and are affecting the stability of the sector, it has been claimed.

Those involved in commercial property deals must ensure they have an energy performance certificate (EPC) for their interests, an expert has suggested.

A leading real estate investment trust (REIT) has announced that work on its new developments will not begin before the end of next year.

A leading real estate group is set to cancel a proposed demerger due to current problems in the commercial property market, it has been reported.

New research has suggested that commercial property markets across the world have been affected by the financial downturn.

Many holders of self-invest personal pension (Sipp) plans are turning to commercial property investments, it has been claimed.

A leading property expert has claimed that "one hell of a bounce" is set to occur in the market when it fully recovers.

The commercial property market is entering into a "difficult and dangerous" time, an expert has suggested.

Conditions in the commercial property sector mean it is now "a good time" for investors to enter the market, according to an expert.

Waterfront regeneration has been identified as a key area for development, including commercial property, according to the head of development consulting at Colliers CRE.

The UK has been found to have the most accurate valuations of commercial property in Europe, according to a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) survey.

A commercial property fund run by Aviva has been forced to stop trading because of a lack of liquidity due to weaker market conditions.

Airport operator BAA has announced that it is to put over £200 million into London's Crossrail project with a view to improving access to Heathrow.

Plans for a £1 billion golf course funded by US tycoon Donald Trump have got the green light from the Scottish government.

Demand for commercial property fell at its fastest rate in a decade in the third quarter of this year, according to a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) report.

Football club Leeds United has announced plans to expand its Elland Road stadium to develop a range of leisure facilities at the site.