All articles by Helen Thomas – Page 4
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MarketsAgents: Shropshire lads
We gauge agent opinion in a county where beautiful surroundings vie for attention with much-needed commercial development
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MarketsIndustrial: Hub culture
After delays to two schemes Birmingham’s industrial market finally has something to smile about in the form of the Hub.
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MarketsProfile: Mr Blue Sky
Birmingham City Council's economic development director Paul Spooner has far-reaching and ambitious aims for the city. As we find out, enthusiasm and a positive outlook are the keys to success
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MarketsRegeneration: Rough around the edges
Birmingham has been successful in transforming its city core but the surrounding areas remain in need of regeneration.
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Industrial: Into the fast lane
As the golden triangle feels the pressure of rising wages and rents it is full speed ahead for eastern areas close to the A1.
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MarketsDerby regeneration:
How to incorporate a 19th century site within plans to regenerate the city centre is the problem facing Urban Catalyst.
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News
B&Q launches huge Midlands shed hunt
Insignia Richard Ellis instructed to find 850,000 sq ft for distribution hub
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MarketsLeicester retail: Centre of attention
The Shires shopping centre revamp is at the centre of Hammerson and Hermes' Leicester masterplan.
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MarketsIt's gym life, but not as we know it
Keeping your employees happy demands perks that extend beyond the salary, among them a company gym membership. Now even small firms can fit them in.
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MarketsWaking up with a hangover
In the 1990s it was Europe's Celtic tiger, but the downturn in Ireland's economy has caused problems for property. We report on the state of market in Northern Ireland and the Republic
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MarketsMaidenhead regeneration: Streets ahead
While the Thames Valley market bottoms out, Maidenhead marches on with ambitious plans to regenerate the town centre. But, as we report, there are doubts over the timing
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MarketsRegeneration: Saving Swindon
Swindon's regeneration company plans an ambitious overhaul of the town's crumbling architecture and its run-down 1970s image.
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Industrial: Prize possessions
It's not the most likely of situations, but Bristol investors are developing a taste for old, derelict industrial buildings.
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MarketsCapital of culture: Small is beautiful
Locals hope Bristol's diminutive size will not harm its chances of being European Capital of Culture 2008.
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MarketsRetail: Bath goes modern
That Bath is old and pretty is beyond doubt, but two developments are aiming to bring in visitors looking for something a bit more contemporary.
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Bristol agents: Cracking the inner sanctum
Insignia Richard Ellis has set a course for Bristol to take on the city's four entrenched firms. We preview the coming battle for West Country clients
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MarketsSecond nature
The final decision on Europe's capital of culture 2008 is due this spring. In our second focus on the six shortlisted cities, we visit Birmingham, where the worry is that its perennial 'second place' tag will undermine its bid.
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MarketsHolding Fort
It may be miles away from town and in a run-down area, but a huge redevelopment is set to turn the old Fort Dunlop into the new Brindleyplace.
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MarketsInvestment: Foreign legions
Good buildings, a crowded centre and an excellent location account for Birmingham's popularity with overseas investors. More and more are pouring in to get a piece of the Heart of England.
