For many London based companies, the rise in business rates is forcing them to relocate or resize in order to maintain a presence in the capital. This most often means downsizing to a less costly, but less convenient area. At Pall Mall Estates, we try to give businesses the best of both worlds, with properties in good neighbourhoods that enjoy...

During the last few years, Birmingham has been emerging as the leader of the UK's regional cities, and has recently been announced as the fastest improving city in Britain. In comparison with London, it is a much more affordable place to live and work, while its central location is perfect for business meetings in the capital or Manchester and Leeds...

Location can be a crucial factor in the success or demise of a business. Indeed, having a base in a vibrant area can inspire creativity and help to create the 'brand' and ethos of a company. City regeneration areas often present an affordable opportunity within an otherwise expensive locality, and Southwark is no exception. Could it be London's next big...

Keeping pace with new and emerging technology is vital for a company to succeed. Indeed, failure to do so can have a dramatic and even fatal effect on a businesses future - ignoring modern advances has seen some huge retailers forced into bankruptcy. Does anybody remember Borders? They were an international book retailer that made a series of ill-judged mistakes...

Ideally located as a quick distribution facility for the South of England, 25 International Park ticks all the right boxes for a business needing a quality warehouse building. Having previously been used by the renowned Parcelforce fleet, it is situated in Crawley, West Sussex - and the site is arguably one of the best connected in the UK! Location Situated...

In April this year, the Government's new business rates came into force, causing considerable worry amongst the capitals many small business owners. On average, rates rose more than 23%, with some boroughs experiencing rises of more than double this figure. Following a widespread outcry, a £300 million fund was launched to try and help businesses adapt to the sudden increase...

In the last few years, there has been a distinct change in the appearance of the office workspace. The use of traditional cell-style offices and an open plan layout are on the decrease, largely because of dwindling productivity rates and a re-focus on employee well-being. A new breed of workspace is in the ascendancy, and, inspired by the success of...

Despite the Brexit process being triggered, London is looking remarkably resilient in terms of business investment, and the outlook remains positive. Tech companies have received funding of 1.1 billion pounds in just six months, 4 times more investment than the whole of 2013, and double that of any other European city! Google and Facebook have also committed to increasing their...

In the modern day business environment, it is essential companies become more agile in the way they conduct and operate themselves. The last decade has seen massive changes in how businesses are structured and the day to day decisions they make. These changes also apply to their premises. Traditionally, commercial properties would be leased on multi-year contracts with break penalties...

If you are looking for an affordable, well-connected city to locate your business, then Birmingham has to be a leading contender. Birmingham has more tech start-ups than any other region outside of London, while property rents are on average 58% lower than the capital. George Road Business Park is one of our premier sites that represents a fantastic opportunity for...