Demand for office space in Newcastle rises May 23 2012
DEMAND for office space in Newcastle city centre picked up in the first quarter of the year, and there’s also been a rise in people signing up for homes in the city. more

North East pubs bucking the UK trend May 23 2012
WHILE the number of pubs in the UK is still dropping, the North East bucked the trend in the last six months. John Hill looks at what potential buyers may want to look out for if they’re looking to take that leap towards picking up a pub. more

Castlegate Shopping Centre undergoes £1.5m refurb May 23 2012
THE Castlegate Shopping Centre is undergoing a £1.5m refurbishment, which will see the central Market Hall increase its size from 5,000sq ft to 8,000sq ft. more

COLUMN: George Parker-Fuller - Implications for property sector May 23 2012
ON May 9 the Queen’s Speech set out the various Bills that the Government intends to introduce for the 2012-13 parliamentary session. The Queen’s Speech emphasised that the Government’s first priority will be to reduce the deficit and restore economic stability. more

COLUMN: Kevan Carrick - Osborne's move on empty property rates is welcome May 23 2012
I'VE referred before to the Welsh Assembly setting up a panel to investigate the impact of empty rates on the Welsh economy and asked: "Why not England?" more

COLUMN: Richard Freeman-Wallace - Be precise with documents May 23 2012
THE Appeal Court case of Rail Safety and Standards Board Ltd v British Telecommunications (BT) Ltd has again highlighted several aspects of property transactions, which can trip up the unwary. more

GVA reveals new tactics May 22 2012
GVA, the UK’s largest independent commercial property adviser with a strong North-east profile, has announced a major financial restructuring. more

Success in fight to demolish Billingham House May 16 2012
THE derelict former headquarters of chemical giant ICI is finally set to be demolished. Stockton Council said the end of Billingham House was imminent after the Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge which has delayed its plans to demolish the derelict buildings. more

Work to start on new Aldi store in Newton Aycliffe May 16 2012
WORK is due set to start on the new Aldi supermarket in Newton Aycliffe later this month. more

Isos Housing takes up Newburn Riverside unit May 16 2012
HOUSING association Isos Housing, advised by Knight Frank, has taken a 14,951 sq ft production/warehouse unit at The Waterfront development, Newburn Riverside, in Newcastle. more

Positive signs are reason for optimism in Northumberland May 16 2012
WHILE the biggest towns in south east Northumberland have had some grim news in the last year, there is hope says two of the region's commercial property experts. more

Two new occupiers at Gateway West May 16 2012
THE BREEAM 'Excellent' rated business park, Gateway West on the Newburn Riverside has welcomed two new occupiers. more

COLUMN: Gavin Winter - Court's timely reminder for landlords May 16 2012
A RECENT decision by the Court of Appeal has created a real time pressure for intermediate landlords who wish to regain occupation of sublet premises at the end of an underlease. more

COLUMN: Kevan Carrick - What's the best approach to growth? May 16 2012
ONE of the key issues that we are struggling with across England is the shift in emphasis that has taken place under the coalition Government from a ‘top down’ strategic approach carried out by the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) to one of a ‘bottom up’ approach taken by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). more