Overview: The Commercial Property Industry in 2017

In a year that saw Article 50 being triggered, business rates re-evaluated, and one of the UK's most controversial elections triggered, commercial property agents and businesses have had a wealth of factors to contemplate in 2017. Here's a selection ... Read more

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Half a Year On, What is Happening with Business Rates?

In February, we took a look into 2017’s new business rates, a controversial new reform which attracted the ire of most independent business owners and now, half a year later, is yet to leave the collective conscience. The reason, unfortunately, is ... Read more

Vote with Your Wallet: What are Labour and Conservative Promising your Business?

Theresa May’s unpredictable announcement of a General Election came as a shock to many, but with it, both major parties have at least had an opportunity to reiterate their plans for the UK; not least, their plans for the small business ... Read more

2017’s Business Rates: Impactful, Imposing, and Impending

The impending business rate revaluations might not have been a shock to many, but the recent hike – estimated to raise £29 billion in total – has been hit with disdain amongst smaller businesses and, in some instances, claims of illegality. Amongst ... Read more

The advantages of renting commercial property

When searching for commercial property on a property portal like NovaLoca one of the first choices will be whether you are renting or buying. Following our recent blog looking at the benefits of buying business premises, here we are looking at ... Read more

Strong start to 2015 for shopping centre footfall

Shopping centres in the UK have seen an increase in footfall in the opening months of 2015, according to a report from Experian and the British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC.) The Footfall Monitor reports that overall footfall for the country ... Read more