August, 2009

Savills released the latest figures on Birmingham's office market

Commercial property yields in Birmingham 'stabilising'

New research has shown that commercial property yields in Birmingham are showing "positive signs" of stabilising.

The UK's commercial property recovery will be sustained, it has been claimed

UK commercial property recovery 'to be sustained'

A leading commercial property management and development firm has claimed the recovery being seen in the market will be sustained.

Auctions offer good value, it has been claimed

Commercial property investors 'seeking value at auctions'

People are seeking value when attending commercial property auctions, according to an expert.

Commercial properties in Cambridge have been brought to market

Cambridge commercial property comes to market

Light industrial and warehouse units in Cambridge are being brought to market, in news which may interest those involved in commercial property management.

Broadband could play a part in the future of commercial property, it has been claimed

Universal broadband 'could impact on commercial property sector'

New research has revealed that the government's plans to rollout universal broadband by 2012 could have a major impact on the commercial property market.

Wrenbridge is planning to up its investment, according to reports

Commercial property management firm plans spending

Commercial property management firm Wrenbridge has announced plans to consider new investment opportunities in the UK.

A new group of commercial property investors is being put together by Gerald Ronson

New commercial property 'club' to hit the UK

The chief executive of a commercial property development firm is planning to bring together a new range of investors for an assault on the UK market, it has been reported.

SLI's UK commercial property fund is open to wide range of investors

SLI opens up commercial property fund to more investors

A major commercial property fund has been made available to a wider range of investors, it has been announced.

B3 Architects has taken space in Cardiff's Callaghan Square development

Cardiff commercial property let to architecture firm

The developers of a major new commercial property project in Cardiff are celebrating after securing a new 15-year lease for space in the site.

Property is becoming increasingly attractive to pension investors, it has been suggested

Commercial property 'attractive to pension investors'

Enquiries from pension investors about commercial property opportunities are on the rise, it has been suggested.

The availability of high street properties has risen

High street commercial property availability rises

New research has revealed that the number of high street properties available to rent in the UK rose during the three months to August.

Property in London is attracting interest from foreign investors

London commercial property 'attracting overseas interest'

Overseas investors have renewed their interest in London-based commercial property, an expert has claimed.

An expert has claimed distressed assets are attractive at the right price

Distressed commercial property 'attractive at the right price'

Distressed commercial property could be of interest to investors if it is available at the correct price, according to an expert.

CBRE has completed to major investment sales

Sales highlight growth in commercial property investment confidence

Two recent commercial property deals in Leeds have highlighted that confidence in the investment market is on the rise, it has been claimed.

Investors 'may discriminate between prime and subprime assets'

Expert predicts two-tier commercial property market

As confidence is returning among commercial property investors, one expert has suggested that the recovery will lead to a "two tier market".

Commercial property on the up?

Commercial property 'showing signs of stabilising'

The UK's commercial property market is showing signs of improvement as demand rises, it has been claimed.

Share performance of commercial property firms 'improving'

Share performance of commercial property firms 'shows improvement'

The share performance of a number of listed commercial property firms has signalled the beginning of an upturn in the sector, it has been claimed.

Optimistic seen in commercial property market

Investment house optimistic about commercial property

Fund manager Prupim revised its market forecast upwards this week as it anticipates the worst of the commercial property downturn is drawing to a close.

Liverpool development to go ahead

Third phase of Liverpool commercial property development to go ahead

The final phase on an £8.8 million commercial property development in Liverpool is set to go ahead thanks to investment from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and Northwest European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Edinburgh offices prove popular

Office space in Edinburgh proves popular

Commercial property in Edinburgh could be getting a boost, with new figures showing that demand for office space in the city is increasing.

Distressed commercial property sales rise

Distressed commercial property sales rise across the globe

The number of distressed commercial property sales in every region of the world rose in the second quarter, according to new figures.

The BPF has criticised the government's high street plans

BPF criticises high street rescue scheme

A leading property organisation has condemned the government's new plans to help the UK's high streets.

Banco do Brasil has taken up space in London's Pinners Hall

Banco do Brasil takes London commercial property space

Financial services firm Banco do Brasil has confirmed it is to let commercial property space in London.

John Denham announced the commercial property plans

Government releases £3m to tackle empty commercial property

The government has announced plans to release £3 million of funding to cut the negative impact of empty commercial properties on the UK's high streets.

Commercial property for Liverpool

Deal 'imminent' for Liverpool retail park

A deal to transform a new shopping centre in Merseyside and create commercial property space is on the cards, it has been reported.

Commercial property for Durham

Development plans for former ice rink in Durham

A new development to create large amounts of commercial property space in the north-east of England has been revealed.

A property lease for Bow Bells House has been reclaimed

Mitsubishi recovers commercial property lease

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Mitsubishi Estate Company (MEC) have recovered a commercial property lease for their Bow Bells House development in London, it has been revealed.

Commercial property in Prestatyn

Plans for new commercial property in Prestatyn

A derelict site in the seaside town of Prestatyn is being knocked down to create new retail commercial property space, it has been reported.

Turnaround for commercial property management

Commercial property managers 'eager about turnaround'

The prospective turnaround in the commercial property market has seen owners enthusiastic about getting spaces filled, according to one firm.

Salmon Harvestor is to create a new development in Leigh

North-west commercial property development plans unveiled

Salmon Harvester has revealed plans to build a new commercial property development in Leigh Town centre.

Research has revealed commercial property investment in Europe is rising

Commercial property investment activity 'rises in Europe'

New research has revealed that the level of commercial property investment in Europe rose during the second quarter of 2009.

Increase in Western Corridor commercial property take-up

Interest in industrial commercial property based across the Western Corridor has risen in recent months, according to a new study.

The Crown Estate's latest plans have been approved

Piccadilly commercial property plans get go-ahead

The Crown Estate's plans for a new mixed-use commercial property development in Piccadilly, London, have been approved by local authorities.

F&C has bought a warehouse in Daventry

F&C completes first commercial property purchase

F&C Commercial Property Trust (FCPT) has announced the completion of its first acquisition.

Confidence in the commercial property market is rising, it has been suggested

Commercial property investors 'regaining confidence'

Many commercial property investors are regaining their confidence in the market, according to an expert.

CB Richard Ellis published the latest research

Interest in Bristol commercial property 'on the rise'

A rise in interest has been recorded in Bristol's commercial property market, it has been revealed.

Commercial property space in Wales

Commercial property space opening up across Wales

Commercial property space is available across North Wales after new research shows that high streets are changing across the region.

A commercial property in London has been sold for over £9 million

Aviva completes £9.05m commercial property sale

The £9.05 million sale of 34-35 Sackville Street, London has been completed, it has been revealed.

Retail space available

Space available in Northamptonshire retail park

Commercial property space is available at a retail park in Northamptonshire, it has been reported.

Cardiff offices sold

Deal done for Cardiff office blocks

The commercial property market in Cardiff has received a boost after it was revealed that two office buildings have been bought by the National Grid UK Pensions Scheme.

Commercial property prices rise

Commercial property recovery seen, report shows

The price of commercial property in the UK increased during July, according to a new report.

Bristol offices under construction

Office space for Bristol unveiled

A large development bursting with office space is being planned for Bristol's old gasworks site, it has been reported.

Commercial property being developed

New commercial units for Penzance

Work has begun on creating new commercial property space at a business park in Penzance, according to the developers.

Commercial property hunting app for iPhone

Commercial property hunting 'in the palm of your hand'

People across the UK could soon be searching for commercial property on their mobile phones following the launch of a new technology.

Commercial property plans sparking row

Commercial property plans for Plymouth sparking row

Major redevelopment plans which would bring large amounts of commercial property space to Plymouth are causing rows among councillors.

New shopping scheme for Hednesford

Commercial property space planned for Hednesford

A multi-million pound deal has been struck to bring a large amount of commercial property space to Hednesford.

Cheap offices in Liverpool

Liverpool has cheapest office space in UK, study claims

The cheapest office space in the country is available in Liverpool city centre, according to a new report.

Empty shops on the increase

Empty commercial property space 'on the rise'

The amount of empty commercial property space has doubled in the last 12 months, according to a new report.

New uses for vacant commercial properties needed

Commercial properties 'key to flourishing towns'

There is a need to retain business in commercial properties so that town centres can flourish, it has been claimed.

Optimism seen in commercial property market

'Sense of optimism' seen in commercial property market

There is a sense of optimism in the UK commercial property market at the moment, with many companies in the north feeling more positive about the future, according to one expert.