Recent Posts by Kate Aird

Katherine has been an online copywriter and editor since 2004, with a focus on UK business news, commercial property, employee rights and office life.
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Over £20 Billion in Foreign Investment in UK Real Estate in 2013

Posted on June 28, 2013

Deloitte have recently published their annual publication ‘UK real estate predictions’ for 2013, and one of the most interesting foresight’s is the expansion of UK property investment by foreign interests. It is calculated that £20 billion in overseas investment was spent within the UK real estate market in 2012, and with the ongoing expansion of investment by existing investors, new investors, and a fast-growing pool of foreign capital, investment is expected to be higher than this figure for 2013. Over the last few years, one of the most significant trends in real estate (property and construction) has been the large … Read More

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The Office Building of the Future is Born in 2013

Posted on June 21, 2013

Office Trends are Changing in 2013 In the recent publication “UK Real Estate Predictions 2013”, Deloitte has analysed the current state of the UK real estate market, including the state of new office builds. The findings suggest that, apart from in the Capital, office values are currently lower than build costs. Given the many issues causing this lack of development, one of the only potentially effective solutions suggested would be to reduce building specifications – and technology may be the key to making this work. Deloitte’s recent development report ‘London Office Crane Survey’ demonstrates the strength of office development in … Read More

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Focus on: Business in Slough

Posted on June 7, 2013

Slough is an important business centre located in the county of Berkshire, in the Thames Valley region, twenty two miles from Central London. Slough benefits from excellent motorway links and close proximity to Heathrow International Airport, making one of the strongest areas for businesses to be based in the UK. Key industries in the economy of Slough include business services, health and education, manufacturing, communications, distribution, wholesale and transportation. Slough Trading Estate is home to hundreds of major companies including Mars, Incorporated, Nintendo, and Amazon.co.uk. Other key businesses opting to open offices in Slough are Dulux, Furniture Village and Black … Read More

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Globe Business Park

Posted on May 31, 2013

A market town in South Buckinghamshire, Marlow is a popular tourist destination during summer months. First developed in the mid-1980s, Globe Business Park is the largest and most established business park in the town. It is also a major employer and key economic driver for Marlow and Wycombe District. About Globe Business Park Also known as simply Globe Park, the business park has approximately 1,000,000 square feet of office space. Businesses at the site employ an estimated 3,000 people. Stretching from Station Road to the west and the A404 to the east, Globe Business Park sits north of Parkway, the … Read More

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Lakeside International Business Park

Posted on March 26, 2013

Lakeside International Business Park is located in Hersden, near Canterbury in Kent. This 50 acre business park offers flexible office solutions for small and medium sized enterprises of up to 25 employees who do not wish to commit to long term leases. In addition to office space, the Lakeside International Business Park also offers industrial space in a dedicated warehouse and workshop area. On site facilities To suit the needs of prospective tenants, the park offers office space in a variety of sizes, which range between 200 to 500 square feet. Industrial units measuring between 925 and 2,000 square feet … Read More

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Astwood Business Park

Posted on March 12, 2013

Situated amidst a rural setting in the West Midlands, Astwood Business Park features a mix of refurbished industrial and storage units. Tenants at the park represent a mix of commercial and light industry sectors. The business park is located near Redditch, a town in the north-east of Worcestershire and approximately 15 miles south of Birmingham. About the Astwood Business Park Astwood Business Park has been developed on the former yard of Astwood Farm. Tenants at the park comprise of firms from several commercial and industrial sectors, including car dealerships and self-storage businesses. The business park is also the home Imagination … Read More

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Watford Business Park

Posted on February 27, 2013

Watford Business Park offers office, industrial and warehousing space for a variety of tenants. Located to the west of Watford’s town centre, the business park includes firms from a range of sectors, including pharmaceutical and medical services, distribution, and information technology. Watford Business Park is also easily accessible thanks to excellent road, train and tube connections. Facilities Watford Business Park provides tenants with 24-hour access, as well as free on-site parking. The 3-acre site features 130,000 square feet of serviced office and warehouse space. The business park is home to approximately 100 businesses and organisations, including Polaron, Prisim Enclosures, Renault, … Read More

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Scotland’s Premier Business Park: Maxim Office Park

Posted on February 18, 2013

Maxim Office Park in North Lanarkshire is Scotland’s largest business park. The £330 million development can employ between 7,000 and 8,000 people and is located at Eurocentral, one of the largest industrial estates in Scotland. The site offers over 756,000 square feet of office space across ten buildings. The business park is one of the most accessible commercial developments in the country, with convenient links from across West Central Scotland. Maxim Office Park is also within a workforce catchment area of over 1.55 million people, who can commute to and from the site in approximately 50 minutes during peak periods. … Read More

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Focus on: Business in Swindon

Posted on February 13, 2013

The town of Swindon is situated in the Thames Valley region, in the county Of Wiltshire. Swindon enjoys a thriving economy with manufacturing, electronics, engineering, communications, the automotive and IT industry all playing important roles. Swindon benefits from being among the highest for average household income in Britain and it was also named one of the twenty best places to buy a property by The Times. A large number of both national and international corporations have chosen to open offices in Swindon, including BMW, Motorola, Intel, Zurich Financial Services, Honda, Dolby Labs, Patheon and W H Smith. Swindon is well … Read More

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Business Opportunities at Pegasus Business Park

Posted on February 6, 2013

The Pegasus Business Park features newly refurbished warehouse, distribution and production facilities. The business park is located west of Glasgow’s city centre, and is a premier destination for firms looking for warehouse, production and trade space. The facilities create a unique work environment with an industrial and contemporary feel. Some of the tenants found at the Pegasus Business Park include BMW, Makro, Panalpina, Toolbank, and Reid Furniture. About the Pegasus Business Park The site of the Pegasus Business Park includes refurbished accommodation, as well as open storage sites. St. Modwen Properties develops and manages the business park. Refurbished accommodation units … Read More

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