All articles by Charles Williams
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InsightSlough off the mark
Hit hard by the downturn, Slough’s offices were one-third empty a year ago. Now, however, occupiers are taking space again, and there are some bargains up for grabs.
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Insight
Recovery reaches Southampton
After a long period in the doldrums, lettings and requirements are beginning to pick up again, and developers are even pushing forward plans for new schemes
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InsightBe prepared if you want to fight your rent review
Tenants have many recourses if they think landlords have raised their rent too high, but it is crucial to be prepared.
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NewsBeware of rogue rating advisers after your cash
Fed up with high business rates? Watch out for rating 'cowboys' whose offers of low rates could end up costing you a fortune.
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Markets
Dencora's return ticket
Richard Youngs sold Dencora four years ago, but has relaunched the company. He talks to Charles Williams in his first interview since his return
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Markets
Demanding more
Land and available space is coming on to the market in Ipswich, but it still may not make a dent in the city's demand. Charles Williams reports
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Markets
Cattle drive
Norwich's ailing livestock market faces its stiffest test yet as the council plans redevelopment.
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Markets
Flatpack fiasco
Government policy may scupper Ikea's aim of developing an out-of-town scheme in Southampton.
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Markets
Dropped in the Ocean
Bournemouth University is nearly £1m out of pocket after a planning oversight put paid to its Ocean Gate project.
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Markets
Basing reviewed
An ageing office location once described as 'the Dallas of North Hampshire', Basing View is in need of a revamp.
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Markets
Out of the wilderness
It has taken just 15 years to transform an undeveloped Teesside wasteland into a thriving business park.
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InsightGetting to the Point
After a company restructure left Net.com with more space than it needed in its UK office, serviced offices provided an unlikely solution.
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InsightHome economics
How can you hold on to your business premises when you’re strapped for cash and the rent is due? We explain the best way to handle a potentially tricky situation
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Markets
Fishing for development
The vestiges of the fishing, coalmining and shipbuilding industries in North Tyneside look set to receive a much-needed face lift.
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News
South-east occupiers revel in favourable market conditions
While prices rise in the rest of the UK, the situation couldn’t be better for south-east occupiers, with huge rent-free periods and low rents – so now is the time to take space.
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NewsWhat to watch out for in Brown's 2004 Budget
Businesses must look hard at changes to commercial lease practice and business rates, while seeking benefits for refurbishment and disabled access.
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Markets
How tall is too tall?
Development proposals have caused the topic of tall buildings to rear its head in Brighton after a silence of more than 30 years. But how tall will the schemes be allowed to go?
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Markets
Delay of the land
The council has set in motion ambitious plans to revive Crawley town centre, but both the retail and office sectors face delays and frustrations.
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Markets
Coast guard
After completing the £45m Waterfront at Brighton Marina, developer Parkridge is seeking a JV partner for the rest of the site.
