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5 great commercial properties in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has some of the most beautiful old buildings in Scotland, such as the Balmoral Hotel, the Dome and Edinburgh Festival Theatre.It is also notable for its redeveloped buildings, including the ...
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News by Jo Thornley
How to evaluate potential commercial properties in the U.S.
PropertySales.com has previously revealed that real estate in the U.S. is a top investment choice thanks to the stabilizing economy and growing market.
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News by Drew Davies
How storage facilities are redefining office space
Self storage companies have revolutionised the ways in which small business owners run their operations. Up to 42% of the units in storage facilities are now occupied by commercial enterprises, up fro...
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Blog by Rose Hill
‘Oppressive’, ‘lumpen’ and ‘wretched hulk’: Celebrating two decades of the Carbuncle Cup
Come Autumn, architects around the UK all harbour a secret dread.It’s the time that Building Design Magazine’s Carbuncle Cup will be presented to, ‘the ugliest building in the United Kingdom completed...
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Olympicopolis – the changing legacy of the 2012 games
With its original housing quota almost halved, some observers have complained that the bold regeneration plan for London's East End – Ken Livingstone's dream of an Olympic legacy transforming the area...
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News by Mark Scott
What will the new Capital Gains Tax mean for the UK property market in 2015?
In April 2015, the new Capital Gains Tax, introduced by UK Chancellor George Osbourne last year, will take effect.After this date foreigners with homes in London will face a hefty tax bill if they wis...
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The greatest commercial properties in fiction: Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
The Simpsons animated comedy series has been running since 1989 and, while it no longer seems to be compulsory for university students to own a shirt emblazoned with 'Eat my shorts!', it has retained ...
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5 great commercial properties in Birmingham
As the UK's second largest city, Birmingham has the sort of high profile that many other cities can only dream of. Recent investments have transformed the city centre, with a collection of unique comm...
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5 great commercial properties in Cardiff
The regeneration of the Welsh capital has brought numerous opportunities for investors and local businesses in recent years. Cardiff has risen in prominence, attracting a significant level of investme...
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6 reasons why relocating to a skyscraper is a bad idea
Many business owners dream of the day when they can relocate to a skyscraper. They see it as the ultimate symbol of success - a skyscraper office means that their business has truly arrived. That's on...
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Fictional commercial properties: Stark Tower
The home of 'genius, billionaire, playboy philanthropist' Tony Stark, otherwise known as Iron Man, and the headquarters for the Avengers team, Stark Tower is an impressive skyscraper located in Midto...
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5 great commercial properties in Glasgow
Glasgow, though often considered the ugly sister to Edinburgh and Aberdeen, nevertheless has some very beautiful buildings. Many date from the late 19th century, when the city became famous as the “Se...
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The greatest commercial properties in fiction: Mos Eisley Cantina
When George Lucas's Star Wars hit cinemas in 1977, it changed the movie landscape forever. Blending fantasy and sci-fi elements, the film – the first modern blockbuster – established a cultural legacy...
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5 great commercial properties in Bristol
The development of commercial properties in Bristol offers a showcase from some of the UK's leading architects. With creativity and an awareness of local heritage, the city has been transformed, but t...
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5 great commercial properties in Liverpool
Liverpool has one of the most instantly recognisable skylines in the world. The waterfront holds UNESCO World Heritage status because of the iconic buildings that spread along the Pier Head - includin...