Removing the obstacle of planning permission from commercial to residential conversion should be a positive thing. Less red tape, quicker conversions and fewer empty high street premises. The government wins too; increased redevelopment of old ... Read more
It is now possible to convert retail properties to residential use without planning permission, thanks to the new permitted development right (PDR) introduced in the UK last month. If you own a Class A1 or A2 retail property and want to convert it ... Read more
The picture of British high streets in 2014 is often painted as one of empty boarded up shops, desolate streets and all but bookmakers and discounts stores left for the few shoppers that venture away from online shopping. The reality however, ... Read more
During Thursday’s flash of bad weather that swept across the UK, there was one image that truly captured the imagination. A bolt of lightning that struck The Shard in London, Europe’s tallest skyscraper. However, the 87 storey building was not ... Read more
Research undertaken by NovaLoca has revealed the most sought after areas for office space in each region of the UK. Using data from Google Analytics to cross-examine the search term ‘office space’ with the names of over 15,000 towns and areas ... Read more
NovaLoca are proud to have once again been sponsors of the Property Awards in 2014. Over 1,100 guests attended the event on Thursday 3rd April at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, which was hosted by comedian Jack Dee. NovaLoca’s very ... Read more
Technology is constantly evolving the way offices operate and it is vital for any company to have the latest gadgets to hand. We previously explored the unique ways some companies are reinventing the traditional office and here we look at some of the ... Read more
As we looked at in our previous blog ‘Four ways to make your workplace more inspiring and comfortable’, there is a new-found movement towards using innovative methods to spruce up working environments and to create relaxing office spaces. Below we ... Read more
Data released from NovaLoca reveals Oxford and Brighton as most popular areas for offices in the South East. NovaLoca, the leading commercial property search expert, has today revealed the five most sought after areas for office space in the South ... Read more
Relocation is a challenging and fundamental event in the development of your business. Because it’s disruptive and comes on top of the hectic, day-to-day running of your company, it can be tempting to make a quick decision and get back to your ... Read more
