Archive for April, 2009
Davinci Virtual ‘Lends an Ear’ to Autism Trust National Campaign
Leading virtual office solutions provider, Davinci Virtual, has partnered with the Autism Trust to provide the telecommunications support for the charity’s £500,000 national campaign running throughout April. The campaign calls on the government to provide more support and assistance to families affected by Autism.
Liverpool’s Mann Island Scheme Boosted by NWDA
Liverpool’s Mann Island office development will receive £3 million from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) to help push through an additional 33,000 sq ft of grade A office space.
Budget Brings Little Property Joy
It was never really expected, but in the 50 minute budget speech this afternoon, Alistair Darling failed to make any concessions on the subject of business rates.
In fact there was little for property businesses in general, although the bar bill from the corporate party is likely to go up by a few pounds!
We’re sure the Business Centre Association [...]
Office Space in Stockport on the Up
Although the town of Stockport suffered a major set-back when developers Lend Lease pulled out of a huge redevelopment in the centre, the council leader Dave Goddard is doing is best to look on the bright side.
Manchester Cheapest for Conferences
In a survey conducted by event organiser Oxford International, it has been revealed that Manchester offers better value for money as a conference venue than three rival cities.
Most importantly for the region, it came out ahead of London, even when considering the higher transport costs to Manchester.
Concluding the study, Oxford International report Manchester as cheapest [...]
Lack of Business Rates Relief Proving to be a Money Spinner
We have always been against the government’s removal of rates relief for un-occupied properties, but if figures being quoted by Manchester business newspaper Crain’s are to be believed then it’s easy to see why the Government are opposed to giving relief back.
Abbey Clients in it for the Long Term
National serviced office operator, Abbey Business Centres, who operate one business centre on Fountain Street in Manchester are reporting at increase in the average length of occupancy in their offices.
Manchester City Council change their minds on Spinningfields
We reported last month that Manchester City Council had installed Spinningfields as the favoured option for their temporary office space requirement for up to 150,000 sq ft, but Crain’s Manchester are reporting that this is no longer the case.
Desk Space Genie to Capitalise on Surplus Office Space
A new website has been set up designed to take advantage of the number of companies out there who have surplus desks in their offices.
Ronaldo Aint No Fool!
Serviced offices are proving a pretty smart investment at the moment, showing their versatility in helping businesses in both boom and recession times.
