A Jones Lang LaSalle study has ranked Manchester among the top 50 cities in the world for property investment. Taking into account the size of its economy in gross domestic product the study placed Manchester 15th globally, ahead of Paris, Beijing and Milan. David Lathwood, director and head of...
The Green Deal, which intends to revolutionise the energy efficiency of buildings by eliminating the upfront cost of energy efficient measures, is coming and it is time for buyers of property to start thinking about its impact. Rather than paying up front for energy efficient improvements...
Ask for a rent free period . Given the state of the property market at the moment Landlords are anxious to get Tenants into occupation and will frequently agree significant rent free periods to avoid having to pay business rates themselves. Think carefully about who is taking...
As the increased strain on the public finance of housing associations continues, those organisations responsible for provision will have to source alternative income streams in an effort to meet the targets set for suitable properties. Combine this with further pressure from increasing...
Figures recently released by the Local Data Company reveal 48,000 empty retail units in the UK in 2011, a figure which equates to 14.3% of all shops on the high street, in retail parks and shopping centres. This is predicted to rise further in the next couple of years with weak consumer...