Artificial Intelligence – or AI has had a high profile recently. In fact, it is playing an increasingly greater part in our lives, being used for everything from medical procedures to content creation, to helping businesses to understand our buying habits. The ability to use AI for these continuously evolving functions rests on having adequate …
The Changing Face of Oxford Street Over the Years and Into the Future
Here at Boxpod, we love all things commercial property, and retail is a big part of this in the UK. The retail market and its commercial property closely reflect the world and society that we are living in. It gives us clues about the economy, trends and what people are spending their money on, the …
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The Greater Need for Warehouse Space in the UK
One of the major trends that we have been seeing over the past few years (obviously accelerated by the effect of lockdowns) is the rise of online shopping. Whilst not the case for everyone, and not completely eradicating the need for bricks and mortar shops, there is certainly a move towards online shopping (using the …
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The Growth of Mixed-Use Properties and How They Affect the World of Commercial Property
The world feels like a pretty challenging place at the moment for both businesses and commercial landlords. The set-up of businesses is changing, working from home (or hybrid working) becoming an option, shopping habits changing, the cost of living crisis, and AI and the digital revolution having an increasingly greater impact. All of this means …
The Financial Considerations of Renting a Commercial Property
Here at Boxpod, we love finding the perfect match between landlord and tenant. Whether you are a commercial property landlord – perhaps with an office space, warehouse space, or retail unit to rent out, or are a business looking for their ideal premises – a workshop in the centre of town, or an industrial space …
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April MEES Regulation Changes Their Implications for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
One of the most significant changes that we have seen for commercial property landlords in the past few years is the changes in MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) that are required by law. These standards have been set by the government as part of their commitment to try to reduce our impact on the environment …
ESG in Commercial Property – Whose Responsibility is it?
In the world of commercial property, a contender for ‘term’ of the year this year would be ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). The impact of our businesses on the world around us – whether it be in terms of the environment, our impact on the society and communities in which we operate, or just in the …
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Changes in the Industrial and Logistics Sector – A Downturn or a Small Hitch?
When it comes to commercial property, one of the sectors that have really come to the forefront in the past few years is the Industrial and Logistics sector. These commercial properties consist mainly of warehouse and factory space and the demand for these spaces has reached new heights recently – especially since the COVID-19 pandemic …
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New Commercial Property Building Projects to Look Out For in 2023
Here at Boxpod, we like to keep in touch with what’s going on with commercial property in the UK. Looking at new projects that are forecast for the future is a great way to gauge how the commercial property market is, the direction that businesses are moving in, and where money is being invested in …
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What Does the Closure of Three Amazon Warehouses Say About the Future of E-Business and Commercial Property?
Here at Boxpod, we have often talked about how e-business is changing the face of the high street as well as the business world. Although inevitable in the world that we live in, e-businesses such as Amazon, the need for distribution centres, and the rise of drop-shipping business models have spiked demand for warehouse space …