Category: Commercial Property
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AI Boom Sparks Data Centre Gold Rush
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is about to send the data centre market into overdrive, with experts predicting a doubling of demand in just four years. This unprecedented surge could spell a golden opportunity for investors ready to cash in on the next big thing in property. Forget London, Head North! Savills, the international real…
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Overseas Investors Flock to Scottish Property Market Since Referendum
New research shows that international investors are pouring money into Scotland. The Scottish commercial property market has seen a major shift since the 2014 independence referendum, with overseas investors now the dominant force. This is a prime opportunity for UK developers to get in on the action. International Investors Take the Lead Research by Knight…
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Yorkshire Commercial Property Booming While the Rest of the UK Stumbles
Property investors should be looking north, because while the rest of the UK is struggling, Yorkshire’s property market is thriving! According to the global property advisor JLL, investment in Yorkshire’s real estate market is outpacing the national trend by 30%. This means that in the first half of the year, a massive £849 million was…
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Is UK Commercial Property Finally Ready to Boom?
Could this be the time to invest in UK commercial property? Recent market shifts suggest that the sector, battered by rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, is starting to show signs of life. The Long Road to Recovery UK commercial property has been one of the hardest hit sectors over the last few years. In…
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Commercial Property Market on the Up – Investors Eyeing Industrial and Retail
Commercial property values are on the rise for the third month in a row! According to the latest figures from CBRE, the big winners are the industrial and retail sectors. Office Market Shows Signs of Recovery The office market is still a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some positive signs. Overall Picture…
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Central London Offices – Investors are Back!
Investor appetite for London offices is on the rise, but it’s the smaller deals that are driving the market. After a quiet start to the year, the London office investment market is showing signs of life. The second quarter of 2024 saw a significant jump in activity, with £1.54 billion worth of deals completed, a…
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Edinburgh Office Rents Soaring
Edinburgh’s prime office market is heating up, with rents hitting their highest point in almost a decade. The main driver behind this surge is the “flight to quality” – businesses are ditching the old, tired office spaces and opting for swanky, modern digs in prime locations. Since the pandemic, companies are looking for spaces that…
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Green is the New Gold – Sustainable Buildings Drive London’s Office Market
Get ready to ditch the old, grey, concrete jungle – the London office market is going green. Demand for sustainable office space is booming, with financial firms leading the charge. Leasing activity soared in the second quarter of the year, according to Savills, a leading real estate firm. Here’s the lowdown: The shift towards sustainable…
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Retail Property – Footfall Booms as Brits Hit the Shops
The summer holidays are here, and Brits are back to shopping – especially if it means a family day out. This week’s footfall figures show a clear increase in retail activity, and that could be good news for property investors. Family Fun Fuels Footfall The school holidays have kicked off, and people are heading out…
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Europe’s Commercial Property Market – The Green Shoots Are Sprouting!
It’s been a tough few years for property investors, but the latest data suggests the European market is finally turning a corner. Values are on the Up According to Cushman & Wakefield, values are rising across all sectors for the second quarter in a row. Here’s the breakdown: Rents are Climbing Too Not only are…