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London's West End boasts 'most expensive office space in the world'
The West End of London has overtaken Hong Kong as the most expensive city on the planet when it comes to the cost of office space, property agent DTZ revealed in a report published last week.With comp...
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Positive manufacturing forecast 'set to boost commercial property sector'
Britain's commercial property sector stands to benefit from the positive outlook in the manufacturing industry, according to Midlands property consultant D & P Holt.The claim is based on the latest re...
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Leicester commercial property sector 'set for a positive year'
The commercial property sector in Leicester remained relatively stable throughout last year and looks set to enjoy a strong 2013, the latest Innes England annual Market Insite report has claimed.Vario...
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Commercial properties 'could benefit from new planning measures'
New planning measures unveiled yesterday (January 24th) by communities secretary Eric Pickles could potentially benefit Britain's commercial property market.The fresh legislation is designed to remove...
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Boris Johnson appoints experts to advise on London regeneration projects
A panel of experts consisting of architects and designers has been enlisted by Boris Johnson to offer their opinions on major regeneration initiatives in London.As the Mayor's office announced last mo...
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Survey paints positive picture for Britain's construction sector
Britain's construction sector may have struggled in recent years, but the latest quarterly survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has painted a positive picture for 2013.As th...
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London among top European cities for commercial real estate investment, says report
London ranks among the top cities in Europe for commercial real estate investment prospects in the coming year, according to the Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2013 report.The forecast is a joi...
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China invests in UK commercial property
Chinese government bodies have revealed their commitment to the commercial property sector in the UK through extensive investments. The China Investment Corporation (CIC) has been involved in a series...
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Commercial property in Redditch to be converted into new homes
Redditch Council has announced that it may relax guidelines in order to convert derelict commercial property into new homes for local residents.The plans will go ahead if there are no other good sugge...
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Commercial property set to grow in Manchester in 2013
Manchester is set to lead the pack in the UK for office rentals, according to new figures published by Colliers International.Office rents have increased, in what some consider the ‘capital of the nor...
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Boost expected in the commercial property sector in 2013
Legal & General Property (LGP) has estimated that 2013 will see an improvement in the commercial property sector.The firm has suggested that investors could see improved returns this year. LGP believe...
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London Mayor hopes to protect key offices from being turned into homes
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced that he will be aiming to protect specific business areas from being turned into new residential spaces. Current proposals by the UK government may see sect...
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Yahoo 'bans staff from remote working'
Yahoo has told all of its members of staff they will no longer be able to work from home and must relocate back to their nearest office by June. Chief executive Marissa Mayer has made the bold move in...
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Government 'to commit to HS2 date'
Businesses and people in the north of England will soon know exactly when they can expect links to the HS2 project to reach them. The government is intending to draw up legislation that will put a fir...
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UK commercial property 'set for big year'
The returns likely to be enjoyed by owners of commercial property look set to be double what was originally predicted by industry analysts. Aviva Investors has upped its forecast returns for the secto...