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Coventry office development to introduce new creative quarter
Published by Lou on Friday, 19 March 2010 at 12:21 PM
A major new office property development in Coventry, scheduled to start this week, is set to bring around 50 new jobs to the area.
The new Scala office building, which is part of the Far Gosford Street Regeneration Initiative (Fargo), is set to complete a trio of projects which form the £3.5m first phase. The scheme is expected to transform one of Coventry's most historic areas into a cultural quarter specially earmarked for creative industries.
University of Wolverhampton start-up scheme celebrates 1st anniversary
Published by Jo on Friday, 19 March 2010 at 10:40 AM
A graduate start-up support scheme that was created at the University of Wolverhampton has recently celebrated its first anniversary.
The initiative, called Student Placements for Entrepreneurs in Education West Midlands (SPEED WM), gives students the opportunity to start their own business whilst they are still at university.
How will the record fall in lending affect the serviced office market in 2010?
Published by Simon on Friday, 19 March 2010 at 9:20 AM
Reports from The Bank of England have revealed that lending to small to medium-sized businesses fell by record levels in January 2010. So in an industry that heavily relies on SMES, will this drop in lending affect the number of new tenants entering serviced offices throughout the UK after a period which had shown such promise?
officebroker.com streamlines enquiry procedures for office providers with latest RJ Metis software
Published by Jo on Thursday, 18 March 2010 at 4:46 PM
officebroker.com is streamlining the process of managing enquiries by collaborating with RJ Metis, the UK's leading supplier of serviced office management software.
This process will ensure that the CentreCharge software supplied by RJ Metis to office providers interacts seamlessly with their system.
The new 'Accept/Reject Upgrade', which will be linked to existing CentreCharge lead DADI software already in operation at officebroker.com, will speed up the process of handling initial enquiries by automating communications between the two systems.
Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills Runs Mile Up Landmark Buildings in London
Published by Simon on Thursday, 18 March 2010 at 3:32 PM
Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills yesterday completed a vertical mile in the latest of his “Miles from Hell” challenge in aid of Sports Relief. The challenge, which saw him climb the stairs of 5 landmark buildings in London – several of which are home to serviced office listed with officebroker.com.
Profile update for serviced offices in Alloa, near Stirling
Published by Vicky on Thursday, 18 March 2010 at 12:44 PM
A serviced office property in Alloa, located to the east of Stirling, has recently had new photos added to its office profile on the officebroker.com website.
The property is located on a popular business park on the edge of Alloa, with close proximity to a number of major road networks, offering easy access to the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Next Phase of Glasgow Central Quay Business Park Moves forward
Published by Simon on Thursday, 18 March 2010 at 11:18 AM
Goodman Property, who provide “Strategically located, individually developed, proactively managed” business parks and offices throughout the UK, have appointed Keppie architects to review the development process for the next stage of its waterside business park Glasgow Central Quay.
Manchester Spinningfields office property sold for £183.5m
Published by Jo on Thursday, 18 March 2010 at 10:30 AM
Spinningfields office property 3 Hardman Street has been sold by owners Allied London, to European fund manager Ærium, for a reported £183.5m.
The property has a total of 350,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, and its prime location in the acclaimed new Spinningfields business district has attracted interest from many financial and professional services firms, including current tenants Pinsent Masons, Barclays Bank, Shoosmiths, The General Medical Council, PKF and Beachcroft.
officebroker.com adds Tanzania to global serviced office locations
Published by Jo on Thursday, 18 March 2010 at 10:08 AM
A new location has been added to officebroker.com's global office space search - the coastal city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, in central East Africa.
There is currently one serviced office centre available in Tanzania, occupying a prime location in the central business district of Dar es Salaam, close to the seaport.
City Council office buildings top “Team Nottingham” agenda at MIPIM property show
Published by Simon on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 at 2:54 PM
Harley Therapy expands into City of London with help from officebroker.com
Published by Jo on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 at 2:25 PM
Psychotherapy and counselling firm Harley Therapy, currently based in London's West End, have recently acquired an additional office in the City with the help of officebroker.com.
Harley Therapy has been established in the West End for four years, at their aptly named Harley Street centre. Following expansion of their practice, Harley Therapy acquired the additional location in order to increase their coverage in London and become more accessible to clients.
Serviced office tenants amongst those hit by lasting effects of winter
Published by Simon on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 at 10:32 AM
Small and Medium-sized companies, who are often tenants of business centres offering serviced office space, were amongst those severely affected by the cold winter weather according to a new study reported in the Business section of the BBC Website.
£40m Birmingham Innovation Village unveiled at MIPIM Cannes property event
Published by Jo on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 at 9:48 AM
The MIPIM international property event currently in full swing at Cannes, on the South coast of France, has provided the setting for a number of UK-based development announcements, including one £40m scheme earmarked for Birmingham.
The plans outline the creation of a new ICT village, to be constructed at Birmingham Science Park Aston, and which will incorporate four new buildings totalling 10,000 m sq with a 4280m sq 'iCentrum' as the main piece.
Profile update for Grade II listed office property near Stirling
Published by Lou on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 at 5:09 PM
A stunning Grade II Georgian office property located in Menstrie, a few miles outside of Stirling in rural Scotland, has recently had a number of new photos added to its profile page on officebroker.com.
The updated images show the property's attractive stonework exterior and scenic surroundings, along with the more practical business features such as on site car park, entranceway and meeting room facilities.
New Soho business centre boosts office provider’s London portfolio
Published by Jo on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 at 4:39 PM
A new serviced office centre has been launched in Soho, Greek Street, in the heart of central London. Despite only being launched in February, the prime location and facilities available have resulted in the centre becoming 50% occupied after just one month.
The new centre is located within an attractive Georgian property on the eastern borders of cosmopolitan Soho.
Serviced Offices in Iconic Buildings
Published by Simon on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 at 2:47 PM
The Serviced Office Sector has grown to become a worldwide industry that continues to be an important part of the business community and a noticeable player in the commercial property market.
With this in mind we thought we would take a look at some of those iconic building offering serviced office space both here in the UK and around the world.
Scenic offices located near Plymouth now available on officebroker.com
Published by Jo on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 at 11:17 AM
A business centre located opposite Roche train station, based near the city of Plymouth in scenic Devon, has recently been added to the officebroker.com serviced office website.
The offices are fully furnished and based within a modern property, with large windows offering plenty of natural light. The centre provides a range of on site facilities including conference rooms, car parking and 24-hour access to the property, along with broadband internet access, a staffed reception and admin support.
London Office Becomes UK’s First “Outstanding” Property
Published by Simon on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 at 11:11 AM
The new “More London” offices for PricewatherhouseCoopers (PwC) has become the first office building in the UK to be awarded the BREEAM “Outstanding” rating after the professional services firm chose to raise the bar in sustainable office design.
Leeds ‘City One’ office development submitted for planning
Published by Jo on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 at 10:39 AM
A major city centre office development in Leeds city centre, which has been a 30-year dream for businesswoman Jan Fletcher, has finally been submitted for planning application.
The project involves plans to build ten new high-rise properties in the centre of Leeds, along with a 25-storey tower in Leeds called 'City One'.
Major plans in pipeline to redevelop industrial site in Leeds
Published by Vicky on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 at 9:45 AM
An ambitious mixed-use development has been earmarked for a former industrial site in Leeds, which is set to include houses and up to 300,000 sq ft of office space.
The Kirkstall Forge scheme has been created by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley - RIBA Sterling award winners - and will transform one of the oldest industrial sites in the country. The scheme is set to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating for the offices and business space.
Old buildings to receive new life as eco-friendly havens
Published by Simon on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 at 8:59 AM
A report in The Times property section explains that up to 50 buildings are to be targeted by a new Trust that aims to retrofit old buildings and turn these properties into eco-friendly, de-carbonised buildings – a move that would go some way to helping government targets to be met within the property industry.
Birmingham Office Space Prices Bounce Back
Published by Dan on Monday, 15 March 2010 at 4:26 PM
Serviced Office Space Prices Set for Increase?
Published by Simon on Monday, 15 March 2010 at 11:36 AM
The cost of renting serviced office space throughout the UK may be about to rise for the first time since 2008 according to early indications from serviced office specialist officebroker.com.
Regus takes Business Centres in France to 50
Published by Simon on Monday, 15 March 2010 at 10:30 AM
Regus, the world’s largest supplier of serviced office space has aquired 11 business centres from property investors Affine, taking their total number of business centres in France to 50.
Forsyth launches new serviced offices in Euston
Published by Jo on Monday, 15 March 2010 at 9:50 AM
Serviced office provider Forsyth has recently opened a new business centre in Euston. The company have signed a 10-year lease on the property, and now control a total of 27,000 sq ft of serviced office space there.
The centre is located on the pedestrian approach to Euston Station, and offers businesses fully furnished office space based on flexible terms. A range of services are on offer, including meeting rooms, a staffed reception, telephone answering, secretarial services and virtual offices.
