A recent independent review into the HS2 high-speed railway connecting London to the North of England recommends that the project continues, despite its escalating costs. The current estimated price of £88 billion could be exceeded, according to the review, but the government-commissioned dossier believes the project should go ahead with only minor amendments to its original proposals. The alterations include...

Situated to the eastern point of the Manchester Ship Canal is Salford Quays, the site of the former Manchester Docks. It’s here where the city of Manchester underwent one of the biggest urban regeneration projects in the UK, breathing new life into what was a key industrial area of the city prior to the closure of Manchester’s dockyards in 1982...

Contemporary offices are increasingly introducing aspects of our natural environment into workplaces in a bid to enhance the health and productivity of staff. Office designs that focus on connecting the workspace to the outside environment are considered ‘biophilic’ in their approach. Biophilic design is a concept that came to fruition back in the 1980s by a biologist named Edward O...

Many growing businesses often ask the same question as to how much an office fit out costs. It can be difficult for fit out companies and commercial property landlords to provide a definitive answer, simply because different workspaces require different alterations and improvements to get them up to scratch. Understandably, the cost of an office fit out rises as the...

If you are currently occupying a commercial property in some shape or form, there’s a high probability that you may be liable to pay business rates. Whenever a property or part of a property is used for non-domestic purposes, business rates are charged. This means that all kinds of premises like offices, pubs, retail stores, warehouses and yards will be...

If you are a new or growing business, you will appreciate the importance of committing to a new commercial property lease. It’s an agreement that ties you to a premises for a defined period, so it’s vital that you make sure you choose the right workspace for you, your employees and your clients. As an owner-manager of 5.5 million square...

In an ideal world, your next retail unit would be in tip-top condition, ready for you to start selling your goods from day one. The reality can be much more frustrating for growing retailers that want to maintain their momentum and exposure with consumers. In fact, it’s very common for new tenants of retail properties to undertake fit out works...

There are plenty of possible scenarios as to why you may need to end a commercial lease before its official end date. At the positive end of the spectrum, your business may have unexpectedly outgrown your workspace. At the opposite end, your business may be struggling financially and downsizing to smaller premises with reduced overheads seems the only option. However...

Whether you are setting up a new manufacturing business venture or you’re in the process of exciting expansion and seeking an upgraded industrial space to do business, you’ve come to the right place.  This article will discuss the important factors to look for when selecting a suitable manufacturing plant that can help you to blaze a trail for other manufacturers...

If you are looking to entrust a company to renovate your business’ interiors, it’s important to choose an office fit out firm that ‘gets’ your brand ethos and treats your premises with the respect they deserve. Whether you’re moving to a new business space or refurbishing an existing premises, having an office fit out partner you can rely on to...