News & Insight
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Blog by Melanie Luff
Buying commercial premises: pros and cons compared to leaseholds
Like buying your own home, acquiring the freehold on a commercial property has many compelling advantages. But it’s not for everyone, as the drawbacks illustrate.
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All Articles by Nicky Tatley
The Collective: 21st Century flat-share
Nicky Tatley reviews London’s latest ‘co-living’ project – The Collective – as it opens its doors
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Blog by Melanie Luff
The Crossrail effect: London's new commercial property hotspots
Europe’s biggest construction project holds the key to identifying the capital’s latest property hotspots, with developers flocking to previously unfashionable areas.
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News by Melanie Luff
UK property tycoons unmasked in government bid to avoid tax evasion
The government is planning to crack down on offshore companies buying property to launder money and evade tax.
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News by Melanie Luff
Brighton Pier sold to Eclectic Bar Group for £18m
Luke Johnson, former Pizza Express boss buys famous Grade II listed landmark.
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Blog by Melanie Luff
5 weird and wonderful commercial properties
Following news that China is banning all ‘weird’ buildings, PropertySales.com takes a look at some of the commercial properties.
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News by Melanie Luff
Budget 2016: Commercial stamp duty cuts for small firms and planned increase for buy-to-let
The 2016 Budget announced change in the form of commercial stamp duty cuts but there’s no budging with the proposed increase for buy-to-let landlords.
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News by Melanie Luff
UK investors wary of Scottish property investment
Last year UK investment in Scottish commercial properly fell sharply from the record highs of 2014 amid worries about the independence debate. Now it seems ‘Brexit’ is fuelling wider concerns for inve...
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Blog by Nicky Tatley
Budget 2016: A hospitality industry wishlist
As George Osbourne prepares his 2016 Budget, due to be announced on 16th March, the UK hospitality industry is hoping be be high on his agenda.Hotel, pub and restaurant owners have struggled through t...
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Blog by Melanie Luff
Buying a Blackpool hotel: interview with the owner of Number One South Beach
PropertySales.com takes a look at hotel investment – one of the UK’s post-recession success stories – with the help of experienced hotelier Claire Smith.
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News by Melanie Luff
A fifth of commercial properties fall below government energy standards
Nearly 20% of the UK's commercial buildings fall below the minimum EPC rating required by 2018
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Blog by Melanie Luff
Converting commercial property: a guide to warehouse conversions
Converting a commercial property can create the most unique of homes, but what’s really involved?
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News by Melanie Luff
New skyscraper set to rival The Shard
It feels like the Cheesegrater has only just been completed but Singaporean developers Aroland Holdings are filling the gap with their latest ambitious project. Submitting plans for 1 Undershaft, thei...
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News by Melanie Luff
Owner of Kensington’s infamous striped house promises to paint it white on one condition
The 68 year old property developer who painted her £15 million Kensington townhouse with red and white stripes, has promised to paint it white if Kensington and Chelseacouncil stops a ‘monstrosity’ be...
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Blog by Nicky Tatley
A commercial property fairytale: Ventia
Nicky Tatley talks to co-founder of Ventia, Steve Baker, about the remarkable success story of this boutique serviced office provider in the heart of London