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Cost effective & environmentally friendly office space? Look to the UK serviced offices industry for hope

In the current global recession, the environment is maybe not an overriding concern for most businesses. Having an eco-friendly business and office is usually associated with more cost and with most companies currently looking at cutting costs, making an environmentally friendly office space may get pushed way down the agenda. Despite these preconceptions and the [...]

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Average stay rises for occupiers of serviced office space in the UK

According to recent examination of occupancy figures by the BCA (Business Centres Association), there is a significant rise in the average length of stay of serviced office occupiers in the UK. It usually seems that prospects only move into serviced office space for a short period of time, however, the 2008 figures have clearly shown [...]

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Bristol office space market suffers from the credit crunch

The office space take-up in Bristol in the past year has shown a clear decline. According to Savills office market report, the total take-up over 2007 was 895,000 sq ft but fell to 608,600 sq ft in 2008. This decline due to a declining business confidence, on the back of worsening economic conditions, has consequently [...]

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MWB shares jump 11% after strong statement

Shares in MWB Group rose 11% to 37p on Monday, following a surprisingly upbeat trading statement. The company, which comprises serviced office company MWB Business Exchange, the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin chains, and Regent Street department store Liberty, said that trading had been strong in all three divisions in 2008. MWB Business Exchange experienced [...]

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Businesses turn to serviced offices through the credit crunch

January 2009 started on a very positive note for the serviced office market with the enquiries and renewal deals increasing dramatically as a direct result of the economic uncertainty. Businesses are seeking short term and flexible office space to rent for a year or two, leaving on hold long lease plans until the global economic [...]

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More affordable office rents in the City of London in 2009

London’s office market has become increasingly attractive to businesses since the end of 2008 due to the fall of rent prices with the financial crisis. The rental rates have fallen by approximately 19 percent in the city of London, making the square mile an affordable option to all, from start-ups to corporates. All businesses looking [...]

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Glasgow City Guide

Population & Landmark… Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the UK. The population of the city was 580000 in 2007 and 2.3m for Glasgow and surrounding towns of the conurbation, 41% of Scotland’s population. Glasgow has seen more changes in the past 2 decades than almost any other British [...]

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Edinburgh City Guide

Population & Landmark… Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. The city is the second largest conurbation after Glasgow which is 45 miles away. It has been the Scottish capital since 1437 and is the seat of the Scottish Parliament. The Old town and New Town districts of the city are listed as a UNESCO World [...]

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Dublin City Guide

Population & Landmark… Dublin is located on the east coast of Ireland. For much of the first part of the 20th century, Dublin was involved in a messy and violent relationship with Britain. Nowadays, the city is well-known as the “capital of Euro-cool”. The City of Dublin is the area administered by Dublin City Council, [...]

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UBC Wakefield signs first client in deal with local commercial agent

UBC has signed up its first client for one of the company’s newest serviced office centre based in Wakefield, Yorkshire. The deal with financial services company Alexander Forbes has been concluded with commercial property agent Sanderson Weatherall, based in Leeds. UBC Area Manager Richard Johnson said: “This first deal for UBC Wakefield is a real [...]

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