Commercial Property News

PZ Cussons, the firm behind brands such as Imperial Leather and Carex, is leaving its Stockport headquarters for new premises in south Manchester.

Sir Howard Bernstein has been appointed chairman of the ReBlackpool regeneration company, replacing Sir Peter Hall who stepped down from the position earlier this year.

Work could start on the £300 million Summer Row scheme in Wolverhampton early next year after a legal challenge against the development was dropped.

Stobart Group has pushed back the deadline for its £15 million purchase of Carlisle Airport after the planning application was called-in by the secretary of state.

Carillion, Laing O'Rourke and Sir Robert McAlpine have been shortlisted as possible contractors for the £193 million Library of Birmingham.

The Wood Wharf Partnership has submitted its plans for a mixed-use development adjacent to Canary Wharf.

Plans for a mixed-use development on Newcastle's quayside have been granted planning permission following a public inquiry.

Industrial estate Redwood Court, built on the site of a former Yorkshire colliery, is attracting interest from firms around the country, the agent says.

A number of tenants have been attracted to a North Yorkshire business park, with more than half the units taken by occupiers.

John Lewis is to anchor the £800 million Eastgate Quarters scheme in Leeds, which is being developed by Hammerson and Town Centre Securities.

Early results from the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to the commercial sector show that buildings score a C rating on average.

Prime minister Gordon Brown and Australian developer Westfield have come to an agreement with the local and Olympic authorities over plans for the development of Stratford City.

A multi-million pound construction of a new eco-office is to take place in Stanley after planning permission was granted to architects Browne Smith Baker (BSB).

Architecture firm _space architecture is seeking out regeneration sites across the UK in which to set up offices as part of a five-year expansion plan.

Gladman Developments has this week received detailed planning permission for 150,000 sq ft of new industrial and office space.

Global real estate advisers DTZ expects to see a further fall in UK commercial property values this year, following an 18 per cent drop on capital values since summer 2007.

The House of Commons passed the planning bill this week, voting 280 to 198 in favour of the new regulations.

Most of the UK's commercial property agencies have put a freeze on recruitment as the credit crunch continues, according to research.

An Italian-based architect has revealed plans for the world's first rotating skyscrapers, which are to be built in Dubai and Moscow by the end of 2010.

A sustainable office development has been approved by Glasgow city council, in what the developer hails "the beginning of a new era".