Top ten tips for investing in commercial property
Increased activity in the local commercial property investment market coupled with improving levels of occupier demand has resulted in strong competition for freehold investments throughout Essex and Suffolk.
Read moreFenn Wright has secured the first ‘pre-let’ deal to happen in Colchester in over 20 years
Fenn Wright has secured a pre-letting deal at Sheepan Place, Colchester, between Birkett Long, one of the region’s leading major legal and financial experts, and Colchester Borough Council. This is the first time the town has seen a deal of this nature in over 20 years, whereby a let is agreed before building construction has started, and in this case before planning permission has been granted. The development will also be the first substantial new office building in the Borough for many years.
Read moreThe ‘power of the river’
You may recall an article in the Daily Telegraph earlier this year that discussed how rivers from around the world have inspired some of the greatest writers for centuries, reminding us how a natural flowing watercourse can open up a country in more ways than one.
Read moreNewest reincarnation for historic waterfront building
An attractive and well-situated Grade II listed former barracks and maltings on Ipswich’s burgeoning waterfront is for sale for conversion from business premises to four self-contained flats, retaining offices on the ground floor.
Read moreGovernment to review business rates system
Chancellor George Osborne has announced in the Autumn Statement that a full review of the business rates system in England is to be carried out. Gavin Keats, Associate Partner comments on the proposals.
Read morePRS – a third of all tenure in UK?
Alistair Mitchell, Fenn Wright partner and commercial surveyor highlights an interesting debate on PRS (private rented sector) that took place at the MIPIM UK event in London, recently.
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