With the economic uncertainties surrounding Brexit, it is imperative that London retains its positionas a leading location for new business. While some companies will no doubt look to base themselves in the EU, London must do all it can to retain and incubate ambitious start-ups. To achieve this, the capital needs to become competitive like never before. No longer can...

Moving office is not a small decision to make.  It could have a substantial impact on your businesses' future, and potentially make or break you over subsequent years.  Because of this, we've put together this list of the key questions to ask yourself when you're considering moving to bigger premises. Do you need to move due to employee numbers? One...

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is charged on both property and land transactions in the UK, whenever the value of the asset exceeds certain thresholds. Up until 4 December 2014, SDLT was paid at a set rate for the entire price of the property.  However, it is now charged at increasing rates for each portion of the cost. If you...

Finding a warehouse tailored to your individual business's needs is essential for efficiency and productivity. Especially when first starting out, companies can make the mistake of only thinking of the basics like location and cost, but if you want to be successful and think smart, there are a few more things to take into consideration. Here's a simple guide to...

Nestled in the centre of the West Midlands, the Coventry area is fast becoming home to some of the UK's most creative and ambitious businesses thanks to its well-connected, excellent value for money business premises. Located in an established retail parade, within one mile of Coventry city centre, Walsgrave Road offers amazing business potential. Whether you're a company that's looking...

Situated in sought-after central Bermondsey, this versatile business space provides exceptional access into the City and Central London, as well Great London and the rest of the country. As a result, these premises would be perfect for a company which directly supports the business community- whether through supplies or services. Here is some more information about the premises, with some...

With the first quarter of 2017 behind us, we thought it would be a good idea to analyse the available data and see what the next few months may have in store. Pall Mall Estates has seen a rise in demand, especially for our industrial units, but is that true of the whole sector - or simply due to our...

For a growing business it is inevitable that at some stage larger premises will be needed. Staying for too long in a cramped environment not only harms productivity, it also encourages arguments and lowers staff morale - exactly what a business does not want to happen. However, it is also possible that you may 'jump the gun' and sign off...

Deciding whether to rent or purchase office equipment can be a tricky decision, especially for startup businesses. Do you commit to a larger up-front cost and buy all the items you need, or pay less money initially but more over the longer-term? We believe that leasing equipment can have some distinct advantages for new businesses, and could be an important...

In 2016, the warehouse sector saw continued growth from the previous year, primarily driven by the increasing popularity of online shopping. However, the year also saw quite a few other changes, some of which may have large future implications for companies operating in this sector. Here are our brief take-homes from the warehouse market in 2016. Supply and Demand The...