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Big developments putting culture into the mix
Arts and culture venues are increasingly included in major developments. James Wilmore looks at the value they bring.
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Why now’s a good time to rent in the later-living sector
Older people have traditionally favoured buying rather than renting retirement properties. But increasingly, the rental model makes financial sense for both residents and later-living operators.
Take-up of Birmingham office space showing signs of bounce back
Take-up of office space in Birmingham recovered towards the end of last year as occupiers sought to secure new space ahead of a looming supply shortage.
The future for nightclubs: Party on?
Nightclubs were once key tenants in towns and cities, but with many struggling to stay afloat, James Wilmore asks what the future holds for night-time venues.
Can a traffic ban bring a brighter future for London’s Oxford Street?
Oxford Street is the latest part of the capital set to become pedestrianised. But is this a good thing for occupiers, landlords and developers?
Flex appeal: what impact will growth of flexible workspace have on wider office sector?
The flexible office market continues to grow at a rapid rate. But with so many different providers now offering space, does consolidation look increasingly likely?
The power of the old: How a Berkeley scheme in east London was shaped by its heritage
Berkeley Group is turning Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks – home to seven grade II-listed gasholders – into a major housing development that blends both the new and historic aspects of the site.
Can the BSR’s move into the ministry clear the safety backlog?
Experts say plans to bring the Building Safety Regulator under the housing department and speed up the approval process for higher-risk buildings contain a number of flaws.
Advantages to be found in HMOs
With demand for student accommodation high but supply remaining low, some large-scale investors are adding houses in multiple occupation to their portfolios.
The Birmingham office market bounces back
With take-up 23% up on the five-year average last year, the market is finally recovering from its post-Covid slump.