Commercial Property

Thanks to increasing globalisation, businesses worldwide are relocating offices, factories, warehouses, and sometimes their entire operations to new countries or regions. Domestically, too, companies may need to relocate, perhaps in order to find the most cost-effective premises or tap in to a local talent pool.

Whatever the reason for a corporate relocation, organisations need comprehensive, up-to-date information on trends, locations, prices, and a host of other topics if they are to make the right decisions on where to base their operations, as do those setting up a business abroad. Read more

The commercial property market, like its residential counterpart, acts as a useful barometer of conditions in the wider national and global economies, so it’s important for any company, whether or not it is considering an office move or a corporate relocation, to keep up to speed with the latest commercial property news and market intelligence.

Through articles, news, and expert comment and advice, including ‘how to’ tips, this section helps you to support your business by bringing you the latest on commercial property investment, purchase, rental and removals. It also covers economic background and current relocation hotspots.

See also our Brexit, Corporate Finance, Enterprise, and Mobility Industry sections. For details of organisations in the global mobility industry that provide commercial removals and storage, as well as a range of support services for corporate relocations, see our Directory. Keep informed by subscribing to our newsletters and other publications.

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Latest Commercial Property News

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UK farmers challenge Autumn Budget tax measures

More than 10,000 farmers descended on central London on Tuesday to protest over changes announced in the government's Budget for a new inheritance tax, which many fear could destroy much of the country's agricultural industry.
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Businesses buoyed by permanent UK tax break
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UK retains second spot in Europe for FDI
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Satellite offices to aid hybrid working?
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Manchester 'best UK city' for expats

Birmingham 'set to host new audit watchdog'

The UK government is to move hundreds more civil service jobs from London after choosing Birmingham as home for the nation's new audit regulator, according to a report in the Financial Times.
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UK extends tariff breaks to developing world

The UK is to introduce a new system that will cut or even abolish import tariffs on hundreds of products from 65 developing nations in Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
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Visa overhaul ‘needed to tackle skills shortage’

Official labour market figures published on Tuesday have led to renewed calls from two of the UK's largest business organisations for further relaxations in immigration rules to help overcome the nation's skills shortage.
Upskilling now finance firms’ priority

Upskilling now finance firms’ priority

UK financial services firms are encountering such problems recruiting the talent they need that almost three-quarters of them are making upskilling and retraining existing staff a top priority.
Housing market surprises with another record

Housing market surprises with another record

Despite the rising cost of living and increases in mortgage rates, average house prices across the UK hit another new record last month, according to the latest index from the Halifax.
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Hong Kong still costliest for expats

For the second time in a month, a major survey of living costs in cities across the globe has identified Hong Kong as the most expensive location for employees sent abroad to live and work.
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Global prime rents recover from COVID-19

Rents on prime properties in ten global cities have bounced back strongly after the sharp falls seen during the height of the pandemic, according to a new report from Knight Frank
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‘Give migration experts visa powers’ - CBI Head

The panel of experts that advises the UK government on immigration matters should be given independent powers to relax visa requirements to solve current skills shortages, according to the head of the nation's largest business organisation.
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More U.S expats eye renouncing citizenship

A quarter of American expats across the world are considering renouncing US citizenship because of the tax burden imposed on them by Washington, according to a new survey
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UK-India tech sets out trade agenda

The two largest trade bodies representing the tech industries of India and the UK have set out on what they want to see on data transfers included in the free trade agreement (FTA) currently being negotiated between the two nations.
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UK businesses welcome legislative moves

Businesses have welcomed government ambitions outlined on Tuesday to take greater steps to 'level up' the UK economy, to boost financial services and to reform and reduce taxation.
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Finally, signs of a slowdown in home prices

Annual house price growth in the UK remained in double digits in April but, after a year of rocketing prices, there were signs the market might be beginning to cool.
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Surging UK house market set to calm?

House prices in the UK over the past year have increased at their fastest rate since 2004, according to the latest index from Nationwide, one of the country's largest mortgage lenders.
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More Hong Kong expats head for the exit

Almost half of European companies with hubs in Hong Kong are planning to relocate to other centres overseas this year, according to a new survey.
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Budget chiefs unhappy over ‘mini-budget’

Leading business leaders in the UK gave a mixed reaction to measures aimed at boosting economic growth and productivity outlined to parliament on Wednesday by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.
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UK Budget aimed at 'an age of optimism'

A £150 billion boost in UK government spending over the next three years was unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, as he delivered his autumn Budget to parliament on Wednesday afternoon.
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UK house prices hit new record high

Average house prices across the UK reached a record high in August, even though the annual rate of price inflation slowed slightly, according to the latest property index from lenders Halifax.
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Prime property prices rising globally

Prime real estate markets in cities across the globe are on course to see price rises over the course of this year, according to international estate agents Astons.
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ASAP calls for action from UK Government on self-contained serviced apartment opening date

ASAP is calling on DCMS to recognise serviced apartments as safe to open on April 12th as self-contained, professionally-managed holiday accommodation.
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Metro mayors 'should lead levelling up plans'

The government's commitment to “spreading prosperity across every part of the UK” will not be realised by simply relocating civil servants from the prosperous South East to less affluent regions, a new report has warned.
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Currency rises push up expat costs in Europe

European cities now comprise 40 of the one hundred most expensive places in the world for expatriates, according to the annual 'Cost of Living' report from global mobility specialists, ECA International.
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UK house prices hit new high

House prices in the UK reached a record high last month, with the average topping £250,000 for the first time in history.
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Pandemic speeds 'revolution' in office working

What is the mood of the UK workforce - and how are companies adapting workplaces to a Covid-19 world?
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Hong Kong turns its eyes on London property

Growing numbers of Hong Kong residents have been seeking to buy property in London in recent weeks, according to several reports in the past week.
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Lockdown relaxation sparks property surge

The easing of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK has led to a surge in the UK property market, according to an analysis by estate agents Knight Frank.
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South East dominates 'quality of life' index

House-hunters looking to settle in the UK could do worse than considering the eastern half of Hertfordshire, which has just been awarded the nation's best place to live in an annual quality of life survey.
Bristol tops property searches outside London, according to new research from Rightmove.

Bristol tops property searches outside London

Bristol emerged as the popular location outside London for online property searches among both buyers and renters during 2019, according to a new year survey.
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London rated 'most dynamic' city again

Why has London topped the list? Which other cities make the top 10?
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London office investments top of the global league

In spite of Brexit the London property market has attracted more investment globally than any other city.
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Spring issue coming soon!

The next issue of the leading international magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals will explore the big themes and see what 2019 has in store for mobility.

Latest Commercial Property Features

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Isle of Man remains safest place in the British Isles

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Where people and purpose mean business

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Opening Ceremony brings Birmingham to the world

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’Second City’ aims for commonwealth gold

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Smart, Safe, Sustainable: 3 tips to help corporates travel with confidence

Instant Home Remote Working

Specialist Skills are in demand, how to attract talent post pandemic

Whilst the pandemic is far from over, here in the UK we are working our way to a more normal life, with all restrictions being lifted and work life being eased back to normality.
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UK relocation residential property update for July 2021

Residential property picture in UK during the busy relocation period, as employees and families are on the move, ready for the start of the new academic year. Latest following Nationwide July House Price Index.
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Coronavirus and commercial properties: what do you need to know as a landlord?

Rebecca Cleal from the Commercial Property team at Ipswich law firm, Prettys, answers important questions about Coronavirus and commercial real estate.
Radisson Hotel Group expands portfolio in Oman.

Radisson Hotel Group expands portfolio in Oman's capital

The Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman.
We find out how global relocation, information and logistic management services company Paxton International continues to helps refugees affected by the Syrian Civil War.

Paxton International supports Syrian refugees

Paxton International is actively involved in the Syrian Refugee Project, providing a range of support including donations of boxes, time, manpower, trucking, storage, consolidation and transportation since 2013. 
VISIONAPARTMENTS has intensified its presence in central Switzerland by renovating the Hotel Fox in the heart of Lucerne.

Lucerne hotel is transformed into modern serviced apartments

VISIONAPARTMENTS has intensified its presence in central Switzerland by renovating the Hotel Fox to include 60 fully furnished rooms in the heart of Lucerne.
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has increased its presence in Japan with the opening of its first Citadines serviced residence in Osaka.

Ascott serviced apartments expand into Japan

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has increased its presence in Japan with the opening of its first Citadines serviced residence in Osaka.
Luxury hospitality brand Cheval Collection launches its first Cheval Maison in Germany

London hospitality brand expands into Continental Europe

Luxury serviced apartments company Cheval Collection launches its first Cheval Maison in Germany.
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Liverpool Quest lays groundwork for UK expansion

While visiting the UK for the opening of the Quest Liverpool apartments, Paul Constantinou spoke to Relocate about the company’s plans to improve the UK serviced apartment market.
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Think Global People, Think India webinar

Catch up with Relocate’s first webinar on how to support employees to flourish on an international assignment to India.
Encouraging short-term rental professionals to come together

Encouraging short-term rental professionals to come together

A world-first global alliance launches to build trust in home-sharing and accelerate the professionalisation of the short-term rental industry.
Dedicated office service line helps UK landlords.

Dedicated office service line helps UK landlords

Savills has launched a new UK service line designed to help landlords and owner-occupiers.
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Flex and the City report provides insights into the flexible office market

New report on flexible office market in London, published by Hubble HQ
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Cycas enters German market with management of Element Frankfurt Airport hotel

Cycas Hospitality expand into Germany with a deal to manage the privately owned 133-suite Element Frankfurt Airport hotel.
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Top trends for Asia Pacific real estate in 2018

Investment in Indian real estate is expected to be one of the highlights of real estate news in the Asia Pacific for 2018. Alternative real estate and technology are also predicted to impact the region.

Economic Background

Does the Autumn Budget ‘fix the foundations’?

Employers bear much of the financial burden for providing the conditions for the UK’s economic growth in Labour's first budget this parliament. Yet its measures seek to benefit individuals, boost near-term growth and shore up efforts to safeguard workplace wellbeing and inclusion.
A tipping point year for UK free trade agreements

A tipping point year for UK free trade agreements?

During the 2019 general election campaign, one of the ruling Conservative party’s less plausible political commitments was that by 2022, 80% of the UK’s post-Brexit trade would be covered by free trade agreements (FTAs). David Sapsted reports.
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Latest UK growth surge 'confounds forecasts'

A survey of almost 1,000 company directors has suggested unexpectedly strong growth throughout the UK economy last month.

UK financial services spread beyond London

UK extends tariff breaks to developing world

Visa overhaul ‘needed to tackle skills shortage’

Upskilling now finance firms’ priority

Housing market surprises with another record

India-UK trade deal ‘ready by autumn’

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‘Give migration experts visa powers’ - CBI Head

The panel of experts that advises the UK government on immigration matters should be given independent powers to relax visa requirements to solve current skills shortages, according to the head of the nation's largest business organisation.
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Businesses demand action on UK inflation

Business chiefs called on the government to take immediate steps to boost investment in the economy after official figures showed the UK inflation rate had reached a 40-year high of 9.1%.
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More U.S expats eye renouncing citizenship

A quarter of American expats across the world are considering renouncing US citizenship because of the tax burden imposed on them by Washington, according to a new survey
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UK-India tech sets out trade agenda

The two largest trade bodies representing the tech industries of India and the UK have set out on what they want to see on data transfers included in the free trade agreement (FTA) currently being negotiated between the two nations.
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UK seals first state deal with Indiana

The UK expects to complete at least five more trade accords with individual US states this year, having signed the first one with Indiana at the weekend.
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Smart, Safe, Sustainable: 3 tips to help corporates travel with confidence

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UK businesses welcome legislative moves

Businesses have welcomed government ambitions outlined on Tuesday to take greater steps to 'level up' the UK economy, to boost financial services and to reform and reduce taxation.
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London top city for job satisfaction

London has been rated as the best city in the UK for job satisfaction, with Brighton, Bristol, Oxford and Manchester snapping at its heels.
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More Hong Kong expats head for the exit

Almost half of European companies with hubs in Hong Kong are planning to relocate to other centres overseas this year, according to a new survey.
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Brexit moved to EU much lower than expected

Far fewer jobs in financial services based in the UK have relocated to the European Union than originally anticipated in the wake of the Brexit referendum almost six years ago, according to the latest survey.
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Budget chiefs unhappy over ‘mini-budget’

Leading business leaders in the UK gave a mixed reaction to measures aimed at boosting economic growth and productivity outlined to parliament on Wednesday by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.
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Pressure grows on companies over climate change

Global asset managers Fidelity International has said it will hold company directors to account next year if they fail to deliver on issues of climate change and boardroom gender diversity, according to a report in the Financial Times.
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'Urgent' need to change workers 'isolation rules'

The English economy became free of most pandemic restrictions on Monday but business leaders warned that the government must do more if the recovery was to regain momentum after 16 months of lockdowns.
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UK economy 'poised for record growth'

The latest economic forecast is predicting the UK will experience the strongest GDP growth this year since records began more than 70 years ago.
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Call to G7 to reopen global travel

The G7 heads are facing calls to restart air travel across the world to spur a global economic recovery.
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CBI launches plan for 'dynamic' economy

The UK's leading business organisation published its blueprint on Monday aimed at making the nation "the most competitive, dynamic and future-focused economy in the world".
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New India-UK migration route for young professionals

The UK and India have agreed to introduce a new "bespoke" immigration route that will allow thousands of young professionals from each country to spend up to two years working in the other's nation.
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UK sees 'turbo-charged' rise in business optimism

After a winter when the UK economy suffered a hammering not just from the Covid-19 pandemic but also from the end of the Brexit transition period, there were clear signs on Tuesday of a widespread recovery.
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Government review backs new fintech visas

A government-backed review of the UK's burgeoning fintech industry has proposed a new visa stream to attract overseas talent.
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Professional hiring recovering from COVID slump

After an unprecedented slump last year in professional recruitment because of pandemic lockdowns, there was a marked pick-up in the UK market last month, according to a new survey.
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Singapore tops global city rankings again

For the fourth year in a row, Singapore has held on to the top spot in fDi Intelligence’s 'Global Cities of the Future' rankings.
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London ousted as Europe's share trading capital

The effects of Brexit resulted in Amsterdam overtaking London last month as Europe’s largest share trading centre.
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Call for more to join 'superstar' UK exporters

UK companies that dip in and out of the export market could add billions to the trade balance if they could be encouraged to join the nation's 'superstar' exporters, according to a new report.
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Manufacturers fear loss of foreign skills

Manufacturers in the UK fear that their ability to attract overseas talent will decrease now that the Brexit transition period is over, according to a major survey.
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UK directors voice fears over government meddling

The UK government's National Security and Investment Bill, which had its second reading in the House of Commons this week, poses risks to inward investment into Britain, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).
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Make UK an innovation superpower, says CBI

The government should prioritise a drive to establish the UK as a "global innovation superpower", according to a report published by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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UK services 'resilient' as eurozone slumps

A mixed picture on the fortunes of the services sectors across Europe emerged on Monday with the publication of purchasing managing indices (PMI) for September.
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Business campaign to boost minority executives

Businesses in the UK have announced plans to launch a campaign aimed at increasing the number of people from racial and ethnic minorities in senior leadership roles in companies.
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Quarter of top earners in UK are immigrants

Virtually a quarter of the UK's top earners are migrants who arrived in the country as adults, according to an analysis of government tax data by the University of Warwick.
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UK business growth picks up as lockdown eases

Surveys published on Friday showed both a growth in UK output and increasing confidence among UK employers about making hiring and investment decisions.

Rental

Instant Home Remote Working

Specialist Skills are in demand, how to attract talent post pandemic

Whilst the pandemic is far from over, here in the UK we are working our way to a more normal life, with all restrictions being lifted and work life being eased back to normality.
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Canada tops new 'best for expats' study

Canada is assessed as the most desirable destination for expatriates in the latest 'World's Best Countries Index'.
Think Global People Autumn 2021 issue out soon

Think Global People Autumn 2021 issue – out soon!

This is one of the busiest times of the year for relocating employees, expatriates and families on the move. The next issue of the leading international magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals will explore the big themes for managing mobility, finance, immigration, property and education in the autumn of 2021.

UK relocation residential property update for July 2021

UK house prices hit new high

Radisson Hotel Group expands portfolio in Oman's capital

Lucerne hotel is transformed into modern serviced apartments

Ascott serviced apartments expand into Japan

Bristol tops property searches outside London

Luxury hospitality brand Cheval Collection launches its first Cheval Maison in Germany

London hospitality brand expands into Continental Europe

Luxury serviced apartments company Cheval Collection launches its first Cheval Maison in Germany.
Quest Liverpool city centre

Liverpool Quest lays groundwork for UK expansion

While visiting the UK for the opening of the Quest Liverpool apartments, Paul Constantinou spoke to Relocate about the company’s plans to improve the UK serviced apartment market.
Encouraging short-term rental professionals to come together

Encouraging short-term rental professionals to come together

A world-first global alliance launches to build trust in home-sharing and accelerate the professionalisation of the short-term rental industry.
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Global Serviced Apartments Industry Survey

The Apartment Service invites you to take part in the 2020 edition of GSAIR
Flex and the City 2019 survey by Hubble

Flex and the City report provides insights into the flexible office market

New report on flexible office market in London, published by Hubble HQ
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New lettings confirm growth of Oxfordshire technology belt

The innovation and technology centre, Harwell Campus, announced record levels of commercial lettings as the Oxford-Cambridge ‘brain belt’ continues to develop.
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Brexit relocation plans fuelling Frankfurt office market

The office market in Frankfurt has experienced a boom throughout 2017. Real-estate firms suggest that financial institutions relocating as a result of Brexit are influencing the market in the city.
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Renting now cheaper than buying in most UK cities

Zoopla, a leading UK property website, has determined that it's cheaper to rent than buy in many British cities and towns. Which British locations top the list?

Removals

We find out how global relocation, information and logistic management services company Paxton International continues to helps refugees affected by the Syrian Civil War.

Paxton International supports Syrian refugees

Paxton International is actively involved in the Syrian Refugee Project, providing a range of support including donations of boxes, time, manpower, trucking, storage, consolidation and transportation since 2013. 
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A new look and feel for Momentous

International company Momentous has rebranded to better align to its core areas of specialist logistics.
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International removals: moving with the times

In this tech- and talent-driven age, people are returning to the heart of relocation. FIDI Global Alliance’s Magali Horbert caught up with Ruth Holmes to talk customer experience, the new accreditation for destination service providers and the body’s new direction and leadership.

Don’t rely on luck when choosing a moving partner

Removals trade association announce payment guarantee scheme

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