“This is a very exciting time for business and I am particularly enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead!” – NovaLoca interview Doug Smart of Smart & Co

Over the past year, NovaLoca have been looking closely into the revitalisation of Scottish town centres through “The Town Centre Action Plan” launched by the Scottish Government. Now we want to see what life has been like for the commercial agents ... Read more

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A guide to commercial property use classes in the UK

If you’re involved in commercial property in any way, it’s worth understanding the different classifications of a property. Have you seen an office with a use class of B1 or a light industrial unit with a use class of B8 and not really understood ... Read more

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Major projects supporting businesses in Plymouth

When considering the UK’s thriving areas for business and commercial property, it is usually mega cities of London and Birmingham that come to mind. However, with plenty of investment opportunities on the south coast, Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, ... Read more

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Are gourmet burger restaurants replacing fast-food chains?

There are thousands of fast food burger restaurants trading across the UK. As well as household names such as Burger King and McDonald’s, the UK is now welcoming the more ‘posh’ burger chains such as Gourmet Burger Kitchen and Five Guys. More and ... Read more

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How to start up a new business!

From boutique clothing stores to online companies with brand new ideas, everywhere you look in the UK there are more small businesses popping up than ever. Many new businesses have found fantastic success by starting up from home or solely ... Read more

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How can Google Analytics benefit your business?

If you’re just setting up your business online, you don’t have a team already keeping an eye on your Google Analytics or you simply want to gain knowledge of how using the free Google tool can benefit your business, then you’re on the right ... Read more

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Why now is the right time to invest in Birmingham!

In January this year, it was announced yesterday that London has dropped out of the ‘top-10 real estate markets with the best prospects’ in the Urban Land Institute and PwC’s annual Emerging Trends in European Real Estate report. Birmingham, however, ... Read more