Government announces review on retail rates

The government has announced it will be undertaking the biggest review of national business rates in a generation. This announcement comes as statistics revealed that more stores closed than opened in 2014, making business rate discounts even more ... Read more

Improving digital engagement could make high streets billions

A government report has stated that high streets could increase footfall and make billions of pounds by embracing new technology and improving digital engagement with shoppers. The Digital High Street Report 2020, initiated by the government and ... Read more

The benefits of relocating your business to Birmingham

There has never been a better time to relocate to Birmingham. It was recently recognised as the most investable city in the UK in a report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute (Emerging Trends in Real Estate, Europe 2015). In fact, in 2015 there will ... Read more

Battersea Power Station’s impressive new offices

Images have been released of London’s newest office host spot, the former site of Battersea Power Station. More than 1m sq ft of new office space is now available for letting, including 470,000 sq ft in the regenerated power station itself. ... Read more

Retail recovery now more than just a London story

Shopping centres in the UK provided total returns of 14% in 2014, more than double the performance of 2013. The annual UK Shopping Centres Investment Report by MSCI and Colliers called 2014 “an exceptional period for the sector” and stated that ... Read more

5 offices that will make you smile

It’s a growing trend for modern offices to be stimulating and imaginative for employees. However, some companies have taken this one step further and injected a little humour into their surroundings; putting smiles on the faces of us and their ... Read more

5 things that make a great high street

High streets in the UK face constant challenges to survive and thrive in the modern era. Competition from online retailers and the changing habits of consumers means that it is the most creative and understanding towns that attract people to their ... Read more

6 buildings that define originality

Without innovative architecture many of the greatest towns and cities around the world would not stir as much interest as they do. This is our tribute to those buildings that define imagination and force you stop and get your camera out. Just imagine ... Read more

The dos and don’ts of social media property marketing

Why Social Media Matters for Property Marketing. Social media is a necessity of modern marketing and something that the property industry is increasingly using in a very positive way. However, considering the importance of social media marketing, ... Read more

5 of the most weird and wonderful offices in the world

Previously we have looked at ways to add creativity to the office and calmness to the workplace, but here we are delving into the world of the weird and the wonderful. If you can find the method in the madness, these offices might start to seem less ... Read more