Chris Dobson
InsightPaper issues
A GVA Grimley/Property Week seminar in Leeds heard serious concerns about government planning proposals.
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Tyne for a change
The north-east's Enterprises Zones are depressing Newcastle's city centre rents.
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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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Notebook Sign of the times
Technology's significant role in commercial property development shows no signs of abating.
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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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Niche market
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.
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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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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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Singing the same Toon
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 of the street, but there is also an opportunity to see how a plain Grainger Town building can be made to work as an office. ...
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Sherak doubles money at Regent
Rents achieved are in excess of £130/sq m (£12/sq ft) and agents are Knight Frank and St Quintin.
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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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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.
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Massive growth in city call centres forecasted
'Demand for centrally located call centres is a very recent change that is going to accelerate,' warned Guy Gillfillan of Richard Ellis.
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Stable demand for commercial property
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 to satisfy clients' requirements.
