London is now the primary target in Europe for worldwide real estate investors, according to the latest research from CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate. England's capital receives almost five times as much investment from non-European buyers as its nearest rival. During the last 18 months non-European investors have invested £21 billion into European commercial property and London...

In light of recent reports of damage to homes and commercial properties following adverse weather conditions, landlords are being advised to take action by leading business insurance broker, Swinton Commercial. The firm aims to reinforce the importance of having the correct insurance policy to protect businesses against structural damage to their commercial premises. Adverse weather conditions can severely impact upon...

The UK is unlikely to experience distressed commercial property growth next year, according to a property specialist. It is unlikely the British commercial property will experience a price growth for sites ripe for commercial development in the coming months, says Kelvin Davidson, property economist at the economic research consultancy Capital Economics. Mr Davidson has warned the price growth of UK...

New changes to the United Kingdom's planning regulations could significantly benefit commercial property developers and applicants for property finance alike. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has backed Government proposals for a fresh overhaul of the planning system, which could hand the national economy a much-needed boost. The RICS believes the existing regulations in place have failed to provide...

Recent research from professional financial and commercial organisations indicates London and Leeds are the nation's most stable and thriving areas for commercial property in 2011. Financial and professional services firm Jones Lang LaSalle found that the highest rent found in an individual town or city has stabilised across over half the market, with Leeds said to be top of the...

The value of prime commercial property in Central London is said to have risen according to statistics from one property firm. Knight Frank released its Prime Central London Index for May 2011, which revealed an overall increase in the value of Central London commercial property by 1.4 per cent. The overall increase has contributed to the annual growth rate of...

The UK property investment market is set to be boosted by a raft of new international buyers; it has been suggested by property experts. Experts at Midas Estates have put their weight behind the growth of real estate in the UK despite UK investors being hit hard by the credit crunch. Foreign investors looking for real estate in prime locations...

Commercial property landlords are being advised to consider perimeter protection systems to help deter potential squatters and prevent unwanted repair charges. Measures such as security fencing are ideal for peace of mind for landlords of unoccupied commercial property to let. The Ministry of Justice has revealed legislative changes will soon be implemented to tackle the legality of squatting, but the...

Finalising office layouts can be a difficult process particularly if you are moving premises. There are many pitfalls to consider which can impact on the overall productivity of your employees. The right office layout will maintain a positive working environment and atmosphere; however the wrong setup can also destroy morale and alienate employees. Therefore choosing an office layout is a...