Mixed-use developments are becoming key for the development of urban economies in the UK. These developments create more employment opportunities, raise property values and introduce the local population to a vibrant and diverse “entertainment area”. ... Read more
Many UK towns and cities are currently planning huge retail and leisure schemes. Developers are now creating complex retail led mixed-use schemes and ignoring shopping-only developments. Retail alone seems to no longer be enough for the public and ... Read more
Manchester is one of the Northern Powerhouse ‘key cities’, with the population of Greater Manchester now over 2.55 million. A lot is happening in the city and in the surrounding areas making Manchester a great place to invest and locate your ... Read more
The annual shopping day ‘Black Friday’ has been a huge part of American shopping culture for years. Recently, the frenzy has crossed over the pond to the UK and is now a term well-known in most households. Black Friday , which will take place on ... Read more
1. The Commute to Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is well located in the UK; at the centre point between London, Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge. By train, commuters can travel in from London within 35 minutes. This allows for global opportunities ... Read more
Co-working is a style of work that involves a shared working environment and independent activity. Unlike the usual office space, those co-working are generally not employed by the same organisation. This type of working attracts professionals who ... Read more
Present day consumers expect the world at their finger tips. They want products now, they want the experience to be “their way” and they want to be able to get this wherever they are. They are the "online shoppers". If you own a retail business, ... Read more
Starting up your own leisure business can be a daunting experience, especially if this is your first journey into running a business in a commercial property. Below we have listed some handy tips to start you off: Research your leisure business ... Read more
The ‘Great British High Street’ supports towns working to revive, adapt and diversify high streets. The scheme, sponsored by Boots, Costa, Post Office, Marks and Spencer and Tesco, aims to provide resources for high street regeneration across ... Read more
The Scottish Government launched “The Town Centre Action Plan” in November 2013. The plan was launched in response to recommendations from a national review of town centres and included ideas designed to support town centre revitalisation and plans ... Read more
