Changing times – The rising demand for flexible workspace to rent






It was difficult to rent business premises without taking on a 24-year lease 24 years ago. Now commercial property is rented for as little as 24 hours. The pop-up phenomenon and growth of flexible workspace is fuelling tenants’ demands for short term offices and shops to rent. Seasonal demand and peaks and troughs in market …

Budget Business Rates relief is a far cry from the real reform which is needed






The Chancellor announced a £1.5billion support package for the high street in the Autumn Budget Small retail businesses will see their business rates bills cut by a third for two years from April 2019, saving them £900 million. Local high streets will benefit from £675 million to improve transport links, re-develop empty shops as homes …

Give us a break – Boxpod’s Budget plea to The Chancellor






Dear Chancellor, In preparation for the Autumn Budget, here’s our five point action plan for the Government to boost British business from commercial property experts, Boxpod. Give us an urgent overhaul of Business rates to incentivise developers and kickstart investment in commercial property for the (re)development of older sites and the creation of new-build smaller …

Commercial property to rent in Milton Keynes – home of the concrete cows






  It was formally designated as a new town in 1967 and throughout its short history has attracted businesses to the town. Sitting between London and Birmingham on the transport network makes Milton Keynes a prime location to rent workspace.. Analysis of Boxpod data enforces the fact that Milton Keynes is a sought after location …

Relocate and refresh your business – Rent new workspace and make the move






With people’s attitudes to flexible working and a rising demand for coworking spaces, it’s a good time to reflect on your business premises. Customers are increasingly looking for accessible solutions ‘on their own doorstep’ nowadays too. By solely focussing on the commercial property world, Boxpod is an ideal place to start when it comes to …

Demand soaring for sub 5,000 sq ft offices to rent in London






Research by property advisors, Colliers International says activity in the London office market is increasingly being focussed at the smaller end of the market. This market shift will mean downward pressure on lease lengths, with Colliers International predicting that average lease lengths will fall to 5.5 years during the course of 2018. Across London, in …

Regional spotlight shines on the North-East commercial property market






Business premises are in demand in the North-East as commercial property experts are busier than ever. Boxpod has certainly seen a buzz of activity in the market there with a surge in new listings and enquiries compared to last year. Analysis of Boxpod data sees growth across the region. New listings have increased by 180 …

Focus on Commercial Property to buy and rent in Edinburgh






Turning the spotlight on the famed Festival city of Edinburgh, we take a behind the scenes look at the activity in the commercial property world. To Let and For Sale boards can be seen throughout the city as businesses continue to move in and move around Edinburgh. Boxpod has watched enquiries on Edinburgh properties increase …

Calls for investment in commercial property in Portsmouth






Calls for investment in commercial property in Portsmouth The M27 corridor is crying out for investment to meet growing demand for workspace to rent. Boxpod has seen its listings of commercial properties and workspaces to rent and buy in Portsmouth triple in the past 12 months. Property views were up 172 per cent on the …