Choosing a retail property is a big decision that could make or break your business, so getting it right is absolutely essential. If you’re looking for the first time, here’s a short check list of critical factors to consider. Location, location, ... Read more
What could you do with a disused depot, tunnel or archway in London? Transport for London (TFL) aims to optimise the value of its extensive property portfolio, while giving adventurous business owners the opportunity to rent or purchase unusual ... Read more
To kick off the new direction of this blog we've been reflecting on the revolution the office has been undergoing over the past decade. Gone are the days of dusty filing cabinets and office cubicles - office space is getting quirky. Leading the ... Read more
The annual cost of a typical air-conditioned UK office is £3 per sq ft in energy use, but this can vary considerably depending on how well a building is managed, says Jones Lang LaSalle. The Real Estate Environmental Benchmark recently launched by ... Read more
Take-up of office space in the West End reached 1.1m sq ft in Q2, says Knight Frank, which is a jump of 54% from the previous year and close to the long-term average of 1.2m sq ft. The figure was down 27% from Q1, but the first-quarter figure was ... Read more
Liverpool city centre could soon face an undersupply of Grade A office space, says GVA. Very few new and Grade A refurbishment schemes have been speculatively developed in recent years, and none are scheduled to start on site in the foreseeable ... Read more
The UK commercial property market improved significantly during June, with total returns at the All Property level of 0.7%, says CBRE. This takes total returns during the second quarter of 2013 to 1.9%. Capital values continued to grow, rising 0.2% ... Read more
Three-dimensional printing is set to transform parts of manufacturing, and as a result will also bring about major changes to the nature of factories and supply chains, says Jones Lang LaSalle. This new technology, which Jones Lang LaSalle says ... Read more
English Heritage is hoping to boost confidence in the prospects for high streets in England with a new report that says historic town centres can be a key part of creating attractive and viable retail environments, if supported by their local ... Read more
Jones Lang LaSalle says businesses in London are increasingly prepared to invest for future growth, as indicated by the latest take-up figures for City office space. The firm says the second quarter of this year was the strongest quarter since Q1 ... Read more
