Lease events drive search for high-quality Thames Valley offices – Lambert Smith Hampton

Lambert Smith Hampton says that the stable levels of offices take-up in the Thames Valley region during 2010 and 2011 may be surprising to some, given the negative macroeconomic environment. But they reflect the main driver of demand – occupier lease ... Read more

RICS and BRC launch new small-business retail lease

RICS has launched a new small business retail lease in an attempt to “inject fresh life into the British high street”. The lease, unveiled on 4 July to coincide with “Independents’ Day”, a celebration of independent retailing in the UK, has been ... Read more

Central London retail to outperform, fringe areas attract attention – Savills

Central London retail property will continue to outperform the rest of the UK this year, says Savills. An Olympics-related bounce in spending is possible in the capital, but the outlook for the rest of the year remains mixed – nevertheless, “Central ... Read more