Self-storage units in the UK have been rising in popularity over the past few years, so much so that in last year (2021), occupancy in the UK was at a record high of 83%. Whether it is being used for business storage, the storage of personal belongings when someone is moving home, or for some …
Boosting Collaboration in Flexible Workspaces
Businesses in the world today are adopting a range of different working models – from hub-and-spoke models to hybrid working. Amongst these, we are seeing a significant rise in businesses opting for flexible workspaces. This means that the workspace can be used and adapted for a range of different uses instead of simply allocating a …
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Overcoming the Challenges of Hybrid Working in the Commercial Workspace
Here at Boxpod, we make sure that we are up to date with the latest workplace trends. It helps us to ensure that we offer the workspaces that businesses are looking for, regardless of their particular circumstances. One of the trends that we have been seeing growing over the past few years, but especially since …
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What Does the Cost of Living Crisis Mean for Commercial Property?
What Does the Cost of Living Crisis Mean for Commercial Property? The world is an uncertain place at the moment. As we head into the winter, it looks like things are going to get tougher for all of us as energy bills are set to rise and the cost of living crisis sets in. Here …
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The Pros and Cons of Shared Workspaces
The way that we are working is changing. A combination of more advanced technology, COVID-19, people looking to take more control of their lives, the rising cost of fuel, as well as other factors is meaning that traditional 9-5 in the office work is becoming less and less popular amongst the British workforce. One of …
Where to Locate Your New Café or Restaurant
The face of the high street is changing. Many of the retail units that we now rent out to businesses, here at Boxpod, are being used as cafés and restaurants as we see changes in the way that the general public engages with business. With the rise of online shopping and changes in retail, the …
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Commercial Properties and Extreme Heat
We are being told that the recent hot weather that we have experienced is a sign of things to come. 40°C temperatures are unlike any that we have ever seen before, and are, quite frankly, unbearable for almost everyone. Whilst the extremely hot temperatures have meant more people looking to work from home and avoid …
Things to Think About when Becoming a Commercial Landlord
Here at Boxpod, we help to match commercial property landlords with commercial tenants all over the country. We advertise commercial properties including office space, warehouses, retail units, and workshops to rent, ensuring that commercial landlords find the ideal tenants for their properties (and vice versa). There are many reasons why you might choose to become …
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Office to Residential Conversions – Why you Should Stick to Renting Out Your Commercial Property
Since changes in the law in 2015, we have been seeing growing numbers of people who are converting their office spaces into residential buildings. According to private wealth law firm Boodle Hatfield, the number of office buildings that were approved for conversion into residential has increased by 24% since last year. Whilst it is clear …
The Data Centre Boom in the UK
As the world moves increasingly towards digital integration, the need for data storage is also growing. Whether it is artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), edge technology, or virtual reality (VR), the storage of data is the key. With the introduction of driverless cars and a world moving towards cloud computing, business …