All articles by Chris Dobson
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InsightPaper issues
A GVA Grimley/Property Week seminar in Leeds heard serious concerns about government planning proposals.
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Markets
Tyne for a change
The north-east's Enterprises Zones are depressing Newcastle's city centre rents.
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Notebook Sign of the times
Technology's significant role in commercial property development shows no signs of abating.
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Driving forward
Leeds' city centre office market could be thrown off course by proposed anti-car transport policies, but reuse of derelict space could have commuters walking to work.
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Niche market
Rotherham Toyoda Gosei, a Toyota company, is to build its first European factory in Rotherham. The £32m, 18,580 sq m (200,000 sq ft) factory will produce rubber seals for car doors and windows for Toyota car plants in Derbyshire and northern France. The site is at Centurion Business Park, Templeborough, ...
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Pit stop changes
The scars created by the demise of the coal industry have taken a long time to heal, but Dearne Valley has now re-established itself as a modern industrial location.
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Singing the same Toon
Offices next to a pub in Shakespeare Street may not sound encouraging, but the offices of Newcastle newcomers Gerald Eve are worth a visit. Not only might there be a chance to spot a visiting star emerging from the stage door of the Theatre Royal on the other side ...
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Leisure frenzy
The north-east is legendary for its nightlife, and developers are queuing up to build new schemes in the region.
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Sherak doubles money at Regent
Sherak of London, which paid £16m for the 32,520 sq m (350,000 sq ft) Regent Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, has successfully taken back the 5,110 sq m (55,000 sq ft) Northern Engineering building and re-let it after refurbishment to four occupiers. They include Sage, which is taking 1,950 ...
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North-east calling
The north-east has established itself as the first-choice destination for new call centres.
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Long-term option
Office occupiers would be wise to plan well ahead as there is a lack of HQ schemes available and an 18-month waiting list for new build. But thanks to Yorkshire's extensive motorway network, out-of-town locations are becoming increasingly viable options.
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Stable demand for commercial property
Despite the drop in business confidence, demand for commercial property is holding up in Yorkshire and Humberside, according to a CBI/ GVA Grimley survey. The trend is expected to continue, though the dwindling supply of modern, good-quality properties and a lack of development activity are making it increasingly difficult ...
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Massive growth in city call centres forecasted
The government's policy on car use is set to increase pressure on city centres. Agents are expecting cities such as Leeds and Sheffield to experience an increase in demand for centrally located call centres. 'Demand for centrally located call centres is a very recent change that is going to accelerate,' ...
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The power behind the RDA
Graham Hall is preparing to do battle with Europe and, as a former fitter's mate, he is happy to get his hands dirty. The RDA chairman and chief executive of Yorkshire Electricity is convinced the county will win as long as the playing field is level.
