Ben Cooper
InsightWhat happened to industrial-to-resi PDR?
A government initiative to fast-track housing supply has had few takers. As Ben Cooper reports, some are even calling for light-industrial-to-resi PDR to be scrapped altogether
MarketsGrowth in offshore wind farms is a big opportunity for investors
Infrastructure investors stand to gain from the growth in offshore wind farms.
InsightWhy Waterside could boost Belfast market
Will east Belfast’s giant, mixed-use Waterside project be able to compete successfully with city centre schemes, asks Ben Cooper
MarketsTide of change sweeps Mersey
Schemes ranging from offices to film studios are set to transform the city.
MarketsHub of activity boosts Solihull
The Hub is one of the four key development zones around the Midlands town.
MarketsWest Midlands market: Birmingham and Wolverhampton schemes
Twenty schemes worth a total of £10bn set to raise the profile of the region.
MarketsDevelopment activity takes off in East Midlands
Space and tech projects are part of a wave of East Midlands development.
InsightOldham moves out of Manchester's shadow
Often overshadowed by the bright lights of Manchester, nearby Oldham is fighting back and trying to offer a viable alternative to the big city.
InsightCan local council investment regenerate Rochdale?
The local council has invested heavily in transforming the town centre. Ben Cooper catches up with progress
InsightAffordable warehouse space crisis
With London industrial rents heating up, small businesses are being priced out of the market. Could ‘affordable warehouses’ be the solution?
InsightCubic feet vs square feet: entering a new dimension?
As automation accelerates the rise of multi-level warehouses, arguments for valuing assets in cubic not square feet have resurfaced.
MarketsNottingham pins hopes on success of Unity Square scheme
The city’s patient wait for regeneration may soon be over.
MarketsCan Smithfield project revive Stoke-on-Trent’s fortunes?
The £200m development from the council and Genr8 is under way and includes offices, retail and leisure space
MarketsPub sector toasts signs of recovery
Although challenges remain for the pub sector, wet-led venues are regaining popularity and attracting more investment.
ProfessionalChannel Islands residents keep a keen eye on Brexit negotiations
Ben Cooper asks what makes the islands the place to be and whether Brexit poses any risk
MarketsNorth West Markets: ambitious plans along the Mersey and beyond
Developer is pushing forward with the £4.5bn redevelopment project amid local criticism over lack of affordable housing.
MarketsM&A deals mark coming of age for UK’s self-storage sector
A string of M&A deals has helped to raise the industry’s profile with both the public and potential investors.
MarketsHammersmith is the first stop for occupiers outside central London
Comparatively low rents and a growing range of amenities are attracting occupiers to Hammersmith.
MarketsAppliance of science fuels Cambridge office boom
A wave of speculative office and science park development is under way in the city - but is the strategy is as high risk as it sounds.
