''Office design does not really matter. As long as it is warm then our workers will be happy enough. Right?'' Wrong. The layout and facilities on offer in your workplace have a major impact on employees productivity and creativity. Used correctly, office design can also help to improve morale, and increase loyalty to your business. Want to know more? Then...

The West Midlands has long been a proud part of the UK's business heritage, playing a major role in the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Its influence continued into the 20th century, with many of the World's biggest car brands having a manufacturing base in the area. The past two decades saw growth stall, but recent years have witnessed a...

Ensuring the safety of your employees is an obvious requirement of any business, but what does it actually mean in practice? Are rapid 'tick box' sessions and training quizzes really enough? In reality, they are not. Robust, pro-active workplace safety measures are required to keep employees healthy and avoid the risk of future litigation. At Pall Mall, we have vast...

Start-up businesses are increasingly finding it difficult to gain a foothold in the London property market. High rents and massive local competition are just two of the factors that hinder entrepreneurial success. This has led to a growing number of businesses seeking to relocate outside the capital, with Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham favoured destinations. All these locations offer cheaper leases...

Thanks to the booming growth of e-commerce, warehouse space is in demand like never before. Retailers are beginning to realise that less physical selling area and more storage capacity are a necessity to truly take advantage of the digital age. London has long seen a high appetite for warehouses near to the capital's trading districts, but now the effect is...

The main factor when deciding on commercial premises to rent is obviously location. Most businesses want a property close to their main customer base and suitable for their current and possibly future needs. Location also impacts on transport links - a priority for many companies. But what next? At Pall Mall, we find that lease length is another major consideration...

It's a rare thing to find a café that not only serves delicious food but does real good in the community, so the Good Hope Café is a great find. If you take just a moment to check out the reviews. You'll see that people are raving about this quirky little gem which many are calling the best café in...

How accessible your company is can make the difference between profit and loss. ‘Accessible’ can be interpreted in a number of different ways. If something is ‘accessible’ it can be easily accessed by people. And the benefits of a business being easily accessible are real and they’re many. Accessibility (essentially how easy your business is to reach) whether it’s physically...

Finding the right space for your business can be harder than you think at first. There are a lot of factors to consider. But we can help you. We own and manage over 5 million square foot of commercial property in prime business locations across the country that’s valued in excess of £450million. Our impressive property portfolio is made up...

Here are some of the most exciting innovations that the Logistics and Distribution sectors are experiencing at the moment. The Logistics and Distribution sectors are undergoing a lot of changes and innovations thanks to the growth of new technology, new ways of working and different ways of thinking about the way we complete projects. With that in mind, here are some...