Morley Fund Management sold Mocatta House, Trafalgar Place, Brighton, to Invista for ?8.8 million. The office complex, next to Brighton railway station, measures 3,421sqm over six floors and has 63 car parking spaces. It is currently let to three tenants – the Post Office, Secretary of State for the Environment, and software company NC Soft Europe. Morley was represented by commercial real estate adviser CB…
Mortgage approvals hit their lowest in at least 15 years in July and the manufacturing sector shrank for a fourth straight month in August, surveys showed today.»Prospects for the UK economy remain grim,» said Michael Saunders, a Citigroup economist. «The economy is probably in recession now and no early recovery worth the name is likely in 2009.» The weak readings drove the pound down to…
ASDA are backing a campaign by the British Property Federation (BPF) and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) against the loss of empty property relief. Dubbed the ‘bombsite Britain’ tax by the media, in response to the increasing spate of demolitions as private and public sector landlords raze buildings across the country rather than pay the tax. While landlords have been hit, thousands of occupiers tied…
Recent studies carried out by the Clapham House Group and Regent Inns correctly predicted a slowdown in consumer spending, causing a slump in the share prices of restaurants and bar chains across the UK. There were a variety of reasons behind this predicted slump in consumer interest, including the continuing impact of the smoking ban, England’s failure to qualify for the Euro 2008 Championships and,…
Everyone feels more confident and outgoing when they are wearing something that suits them and feels comfortable. When you need to get dressed up for a special occasion it’s easy to spend hours trawling round the shops trying to find exactly what you want, but with some simple preparation and forethought the whole process can be made a lot easier. Firstly, consider what type of…
Those passionate about global warming and the harming effect of CO2 emissions on the environment have long lobbied the government to increase ‘green’ taxes on motoring. However, further taxes may not be required to achieve the desired effect of reducing the amount of motorists on the road, as massive increases in the price of fuel in the wake of the credit crisis appear to have…
Europe may be the second smallest continent in the world, but it is possibly one of the most diverse regions on earth. The sheer variation in language, culture, architecture and even weather, makes Europe one of the most visited regions in the world, and it’s easy to see why. For modern metropolises there is London, Paris and Barcelona. For warm weather and beaches there is…
Buying a car is probably the biggest financial decision you can make in life apart buying a house. It is not very often that people are able to afford a new car in one payment, so it is more than likely that you will consider car finance to come up with the necessary funds. As with any financial commitment, if you are looking for car…
People often run away screaming if you mention dessert wines in polite company in Britain. They are seen as too sweet, and something that old people are seen drinking. When dessert wines are mentioned in the rest of Europe however, there is an astonishing amount of reverence and respect that they are given. They are often best appreciated alone at the end of a meal…
So you’re having a party? There is nothing worse than going to a party and being given a bad tasting glass of wine. There is no excuse for this, and so this article gives you a few ideas on what to serve your guests. There are, however, always certain people (who will remain unnamed) who always bring their worst bottle of wine to a party…