Are you an entrepreneur seeking cost-effective commercial space south of the Thames, whilst retaining exceptional links to Central London? The Bermondsey area of Southwark should be near the top of your list.   Formerly at the heart of the capital’s river trade, Bermondsey underwent extensive regeneration through the 1980s and today it’s an area that “epitomises the modern urban good...

Canvey Island is an iconic corner of Essex, situated in the Thames estuary. This reclaimed island boasts an area larger than seven square miles and a population approaching 40,000.   Despite being separated from South Essex due to its network of creeks, Canvey Island remains an important commercial hub for industrial and retail businesses seeking to forge links across London...

For businesses looking to grow or establish themselves in the West Midlands and in close proximity to England’s ‘Second City’ of Birmingham, Dudley is an area that regularly flies under the radar.   The capital of the Black Country, Dudley is a mere ten miles north-west of Birmingham city centre and only six miles outside of Wolverhampton.   Aside from...

The East Cambridgeshire city of Ely is one of the most historic in the country. Its cathedral dates back to 1083, when William the Conqueror broke ground on the construction which eventually concluded some 116 years later.    With almost a millennium of heritage, this cathedral city is one of the most picturesque in Cambridgeshire and also one of the...

Birmingham City Council proudly proclaimed that England’s ‘Second City’ is “on a journey to cleaner air”. With Birmingham’s population fast increasing, significant investment being made in its rail and metro network and the 2022 Commonwealth Games on the horizon, the council has devised an innovative Clean Air Zone bringing cleaner air to the heart of Birmingham.   The UK government...

If you are based in the West Midlands area and are looking to take your business to the next level, it might be worth checking out Oldbury in the Borough of Sandwell for well-connected, cost-effective commercial space. Instead of looking at commercial property in the UK’s ‘Second City’ of Birmingham, industrial heartlands like Oldbury offer high-value, low-cost commercial properties a...

New and established businesses looking to move base in the West Midlands may want to take some time to read this article, which shines a spotlight on the market town of Alcester in Warwickshire.    There are many reasons why businesses choose to locate themselves in and around the Alcester area. We’ve uncovered a handful of them below, with a...

Chatteris is situated in north-east Cambridgeshire. This quaint market town is a prominent part of the Fenland region, which has a combined population of just over 100,000 people. Although it is often considered a commuter town for nearby towns and cities elsewhere in Cambridgeshire, Chatteris is also a credible base for any light industrial business seeking value business space and...

If you are looking for an area of Greater London that offers an affordable work-life balance for businesses, Bexley may hold the key to your commercial property search. This corner of south-east London remains something of an untapped gem, with a diverse, expanding population and one of the most bustling town centres in the entirety of Greater London. Why should...

Last year, the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce described Solihull as one of “Europe’s hottest investment opportunities”. There is no doubt that Solihull is increasingly on the map as one of the best-connected areas for commerce. If you are seeking a new business location in the West Midlands, read on to discover whether Solihull’s unique assets can give your company...