“Google is very much the marketing key at the moment” – NovaLoca interview with Simon Fraser from Fraser Commercial

With many agents enjoying a buoyant year so far in the commercial property market, has there ever been a better time to start your own agency? This is exactly what the Managing Director of Manchester based agency Fraser Commercial, Simon Fraser ... Read more

Scotland’s commercial property market set for upturn after independence no vote

There was a collective sigh of relief within the commercial property market last week as Scotland voted no to independence. In the uncertainty leading up to the vote, many commercial property deals involving those north and south of the border had ... Read more

Which buildings can save you money on business rates?

Last week it was revealed that thousands of retailers across the country were benefitting from government business rate discounts. Some retailers can enjoy £1,000 off business rates, but there are a number of other measures in place that can reduce ... Read more

5 ways to ensure a successful office move

Last week we considered the reasons why a business may need to move office. If the signs are all there and you are ready to move, here are five ways that you can make your office move a success. Plan, plan plan! A solid plan is the key to any ... Read more

Which areas of the UK felt the 60% summer increase in enquiries?

Land, office and industrial were the biggest beneficiaries as commercial property enquiries on NovaLoca rose by 60% over the summer. Research looking into the number of calls, email enquiries and internet traffic showed that both were up 60% in ... Read more

Five signs now is the right time to move office

There may come a time for every business owner when they have to consider moving office. Although potentially costly and stressful, an office move can provide many benefits for businesses. Here are five signs that it may be time to consider that all ... Read more

Improved disabled access could increase high street business

Retailers could be turning away one in five people by not catering for disabled people and potentially losing out on valuable business. The Minister for Disabled People Mark Harper said: “We want businesses up and down our high streets to realise ... Read more

Guest Blog: Is co-working the future of the office?

Coworking is an office environment shared by a group of independent businesses. Unlike stereotypical office work the hours are generally much more flexible and the atmosphere much more casual. It has been increasing in popularity dramatically over ... Read more

London’s Floating Village: Damp squib or dream location?

The dream of a floating village in the heart of London took a step closer to reality last month, following the announcement that Carillion Igloo Genesis had won the opportunity to design and build the ambitious development. The aim of the plans is ... Read more