Category: Commercial Property
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Office Landlords Facing Bleak Future – One in Seven at Risk of Closure
Things are looking bleak for office landlords. A new study by infinitSpace reveals a worrying trend: more than one in seven are facing a very real risk of shutting down their businesses within the next five years! The Numbers Don’t Lie The research paints a stark picture of the challenges landlords are facing. Here’s the…
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UK Office Values Melting Away – Property Boss Warns of “Ice Cube” Market
Investors are being warned to steer clear of UK office buildings, as their value is rapidly declining. Andrew Jones, CEO of LondonMetric, one of the UK’s largest listed landlords, has compared the office market to “melting ice cubes”. A Shift Away from Offices LondonMetric has completely exited the office market after seeing a significant drop…
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London Commercial Property – Is Now the Time to Buy?
Forget the doom and gloom, savvy investors are eyeing up a property rebound in London! While the global property market took a hit in 2022 and 2023, with big deals drying up, some experts reckon it’s time to get back in the game. The Big Freeze – What Happened? High interest rates, like a cold…
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High Street Revival? Shoppers Flock Back as Footfall Surges
Hold onto your hats, investors! Retail property might be back in fashion as shoppers return to the high street in droves. New figures show that footfall in UK retail destinations saw a healthy 3.7% jump in May compared to April, putting a smile back on the face of struggling retailers. High streets are back in…
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Property Investment in the Post-Pandemic Market
Since the COVID-19 outbreak four years ago, the property market, a long-standing favorite among affluent investors, has experienced significant turbulence. Notably, the office sector has taken a considerable hit. With the persistent trend of remote working and a challenging economic environment characterised by rising interest rates, office buildings, especially in major cities, have seen their…
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London’s Commercial Property Sector Bounces Back
London’s commercial property market is showing robust signs of recovery after experiencing significant challenges over the past few years. A major move by one of London’s leading landlords, Great Portland Estates (GPE), is signaling a positive shift in the market dynamics. On Thursday, GPE announced plans to raise a substantial £350 million through a rights…
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Commercial Property Holds Steady Amid Economic Shakes
Commercial real estate has been a beacon of stability for investors, according to a recent study by APRAO. This analysis, delving into government property transaction data, highlights how non-residential properties are outperforming their residential counterparts in terms of market resilience. Overview of Market Trends The property market has seen its fair share of turbulence, influenced…
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Scottish Office Stocks a Golden Opportunity for Investors?
In recent times, the commercial investment market has seen its fair share of ups and downs, heavily influenced by various macro-economic factors. This trend has been particularly notable in the office sector, which witnessed a significant drop in transaction volumes last year due to a lack of confidence among investors and an uncertain economic environment.…
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UK Commercial Real Estate Lending Plunges to Decade Low
During 2023, the UK’s commercial real estate sector faced a significant downturn as new loans reached a historic low. According to a report from Bayes Business School, total loan origination plummeted to £33 billion, marking the lowest level in ten years. This drastic decrease reflects the challenges posed by declining property values, rising debt costs,…
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American Buyers Boost London Property Market to Eight-Year High
U.S. investors have dramatically increased their acquisitions of London’s commercial real estate, marking the most robust period of American spending in the UK capital since 2015. This resurgence comes as the real estate market in London shows signs of a quicker recovery compared to the more sluggish scene in the United States. Over the past…