London is No.1 in the global retailer stakes

by Ben Neale 30th August 2010

More interesting news for London-based businesses, or for those considering opening a London office, as we learn that the city has retained its position as the world’s most international retail market, just keeping out Dubai. Earlier in the month, we learned that London was the world’s second most global city. This week a report on [...]

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London Office Market Recovery will Strengthen Landlord’s Hand

by Ian Kitchener 25th August 2010

London offices have been available at staggeringly low rents, over the past two years, but I detect signs that the London office market is changing, as the economy begins to  recover.
A benefit of the recession has been that tenants have been able to lease office space in London at historically low rents and some [...]

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London’s transport options will help you choose the right office location

by Michael Fraser 20th August 2010

When leasing office space in London, choosing the right location for your premises is absolutely key. A big part of that decision will be determined by the available transport options, whether that’s mainline rail station, tube stations, bus routes, or the brand new Cycle Hire stations. Fortunately, in London there are plenty of options available, [...]

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Is London 2012 a waste of money, or a great chance to stimulate a struggling economy?

by Ben Neale 1st August 2010

Is your glass half empty of half full?
Will the London 2012 Olympics prove to be  a colossal waste of money, when we can least afford it, or a great opportunity to stimulate a struggling economy, when it needs it most?
The UK economy has had a very bumpy ride over the past couple of years, and [...]

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Why London’s 2012 Olympics will be a success

by Bruce Hazelton 16th July 2010

I have seen and heard much speculation over the 2012 Olympics in the media since Boris Johnson accepted the Olympic torch on behalf of the United Kingdom at the end of the 2008 Olympics in China.  For some unknown reason, all too much of it is negative.
There is something about the psyche of the UK [...]

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How Long is a Piece of String? Saving Money on A Fitout

by Ian Kitchener 14th May 2009

My previous post suggested companies looking for new office space can make substantial savings if they are lucky or shrewd enough to find an office that has already been designed and fitted out. I receieved quite the response on this subject and the majority were similar enquiries:

How much can I actually save by doing this?
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Lower Your Costs by Opting for London Office Space With a Good Fit Out

by Ian Kitchener 6th May 2009

The office letting market continues to evolve all the time. Recently, there has been a growing trend towards opting for sublet office space. It’s appeal stems from the fact that in-going tenants have the opportunity of acquiring an office with a tenant fit out, meaning that they can potentially get partitions, communication rooms, a kitchen [...]

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