<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Mortgages For Business: Commercial News Archive</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk</link><description>Commercial News Archive</description><language>en-gb</language><pubDate>Mar 16 2010  2:00PM</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Feb 15 2010  1:35PM</lastBuildDate><docs>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk</docs><generator>http://www@mandogroup.com</generator><managingEditor>enquiry@mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk</managingEditor><webmaster>enquiry@mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk</webmaster><item><title>Regent Street may see development</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Regent_Street_may_see_development/4605/196.aspx</link><description>Buy to let commercial mortgage holders may be interested in claims that some of London's Regent Street outlets could see new investors.</description><pubDate>Feb 15 2010  1:35PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Regent_Street_may_see_development/4605/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>NAEA: Big freeze did not affect buyers</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/NAEA:_Big_freeze_did_not_affect_buyers/4601/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders may have purchased bargain properties during the January big freeze.</description><pubDate>Feb 11 2010  3:30PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/NAEA:_Big_freeze_did_not_affect_buyers/4601/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial consumer confidence 'is on ice'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_consumer_confidence_'is_on_ice'/4597/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage customers may be interested in predictions regarding consumer confidence.</description><pubDate>Feb  9 2010 12:48PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_consumer_confidence_'is_on_ice'/4597/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London rental rates 'set to rise'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_rental_rates_'set_to_rise'/4593/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders looking to rent their property to clients in London could see an increase in rates.</description><pubDate>Feb  5 2010  1:29PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_rental_rates_'set_to_rise'/4593/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office rental rates 'to rise' in 2010</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_rental_rates_'to_rise'_in_2010/4588/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders could be affected after it was predicted that there would be a &amp;quot;double-digit rental growth&amp;quot; in 2010.</description><pubDate>Feb  3 2010  1:41PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_rental_rates_'to_rise'_in_2010/4588/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London is Europe's 'most popular investment' city</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_is_Europe's_'most_popular_investment'_city/4582/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders and investors are looking to London as the place to spend their money, a report has revealed. </description><pubDate>Feb  1 2010 12:48PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_is_Europe's_'most_popular_investment'_city/4582/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail industry 'performing well' post-recession</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_industry_'performing_well'_post-recession/4578/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders could see improvements in the market as the UK retail industry emerges from the recession.</description><pubDate>Jan 28 2010  3:01PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_industry_'performing_well'_post-recession/4578/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial market 'showing signs of life'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_'showing_signs_of_life'/4574/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders may be seen more life in the market as the UK exits the recession.</description><pubDate>Jan 26 2010  3:03PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_'showing_signs_of_life'/4574/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London office rental market 'exceptional' in 2009</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_rental_market_'exceptional'_in_2009/4570/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage owners who rent property in central London may be interested in claims that 2009 was an &amp;quot;exceptional&amp;quot; year for the industry.</description><pubDate>Jan 22 2010  1:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_rental_market_'exceptional'_in_2009/4570/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office space project planned for West End</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_space_project_planned_for_West_End/4566/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage customers may be interested in plans to provide more than 500,000 square feet of office and retail space in London.</description><pubDate>Jan 20 2010  3:12PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_space_project_planned_for_West_End/4566/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manchester office development 'gains new tenant'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_office_development_'gains_new_tenant'/4562/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders looking for office space may like to know that Manchester's The Hive development has welcomed another tenant.</description><pubDate>Jan 18 2010  2:42PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_office_development_'gains_new_tenant'/4562/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial landlord 'issued £1m repair bill to council'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_landlord_'issued_£1m_repair_bill_to_council'/4557/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders may be interested in the case of a commercial landlord who issued a seven-figure bill to a council for repairs to his building.</description><pubDate>Jan 14 2010  3:27PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_landlord_'issued_£1m_repair_bill_to_council'/4557/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property 'strong in December 2009'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_'strong_in_December_2009'/4553/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property was very strong at the end of 2009, the latest CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Monthly Index has reported.</description><pubDate>Jan 12 2010  2:04PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_'strong_in_December_2009'/4553/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office space to be built at London station</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_space_to_be_built_at_London_station/4549/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage clients may be interested in reports of a project which will create 400,000 sq ft of office space in the capital.</description><pubDate>Jan  8 2010  3:10PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_space_to_be_built_at_London_station/4549/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property investment to 'boom' this year</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_investment_to_'boom'_this_year/4544/196.aspx</link><description>Those looking for commercial mortgages may be affected by claims that the markets across Europe &amp;quot;will remain soft&amp;quot; for the next two to five years.</description><pubDate>Jan  6 2010  3:32PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_investment_to_'boom'_this_year/4544/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office space planned for Battersea Power Station</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_space_planned_for_Battersea_Power_Station/4539/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial real estate and office spaces are among the plans for industrial wasteland site Battersea Power Station in London.</description><pubDate>Jan  4 2010  2:46PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_space_planned_for_Battersea_Power_Station/4539/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small businesses 'at heart of economic recovery' in 2010</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_'at_heart_of_economic_recovery'_in_2010/4534/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage clients may be interested to know that the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has predicted they will be at the heart of the UK's economic restoration next year.</description><pubDate>Dec 30 2009  3:22PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_'at_heart_of_economic_recovery'_in_2010/4534/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property sector 'still feeling after effects of recession'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_sector_'still_feeling_after_effects_of_recession'/4530/196.aspx</link><description>The British Property Federation has said that the commercial property sector is still feeling the after effects of the recession.</description><pubDate>Dec 24 2009  1:21PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_sector_'still_feeling_after_effects_of_recession'/4530/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage market 'on road to recovery'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_market_'on_road_to_recovery'/4523/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial mortgages market is in recovery, according to analysis from moneysupermarket.com.</description><pubDate>Dec 22 2009 10:38AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_market_'on_road_to_recovery'/4523/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property 'may be sold-off by UK banks'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_'may_be_sold-off_by_UK_banks'/4520/196.aspx</link><description>Banks may start selling commercial property as they panic about potential losses, the Guardian states.</description><pubDate>Dec 18 2009  1:17PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_'may_be_sold-off_by_UK_banks'/4520/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Fitch: Rise in defaults on commercial property loans predicted</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fitch:_Rise_in_defaults_on_commercial_property_loans_predicted/4516/196.aspx</link><description>More people may default on commercial property mortgages and loans, reaching a peak in 2010, according to Fitch.</description><pubDate>Dec 16 2009  3:57PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fitch:_Rise_in_defaults_on_commercial_property_loans_predicted/4516/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Predicted increase in mortgage popularity</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Predicted_increase_in_mortgage_popularity/4512/196.aspx</link><description>Mortgages for business and other purposes are expected to be increasingly popular in the forth quarter of the year.</description><pubDate>Dec 14 2009  3:22PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Predicted_increase_in_mortgage_popularity/4512/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Has the PBR affected the commercial mortgage market?</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Has_the_PBR_affected_the_commercial_mortgage_market?/4510/196.aspx</link><description>Chancellor Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report (PBR) earlier this week may well have an affect on those with commercial mortgages.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Dec 11 2009  3:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Has_the_PBR_affected_the_commercial_mortgage_market?/4510/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Green issues 'will grow in importance for commercial mortgage holders'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Green_issues_'will_grow_in_importance_for_commercial_mortgage_holders'/4508/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders could increasingly consider sustainability in their sector as it recovers from the economic slump in the months to come.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Dec 10 2009  3:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Green_issues_'will_grow_in_importance_for_commercial_mortgage_holders'/4508/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Volatile' commercial property mortgage market predicted</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Volatile'_commercial_property_mortgage_market_predicted/4502/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property market will be &amp;quot;volatile&amp;quot; in the coming months, according to the head of property equities at Henderson Global Investors and chair of investment expert Reita.</description><pubDate>Dec  7 2009 10:05AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Volatile'_commercial_property_mortgage_market_predicted/4502/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail parks 'could be valuable commercial mortgage investment'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_parks_'could_be_valuable_commercial_mortgage_investment'/4498/196.aspx</link><description>Retail warehouse parks, prime shopping centres and modern central London offices could prove to be attractive investments for commercial mortgage holders.</description><pubDate>Dec  3 2009 11:05AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_parks_'could_be_valuable_commercial_mortgage_investment'/4498/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Expert reviews business mortgage market </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_reviews_business_mortgage_market_/4494/196.aspx</link><description>A property industry expert has offered his views on the current state of the commercial property market, which may interest those considering taking out business mortgages in the coming months.</description><pubDate>Dec  1 2009  9:50AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_reviews_business_mortgage_market_/4494/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>More business mortgages for distressed property imminent?</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/More_business_mortgages_for_distressed_property_imminent?/4489/196.aspx</link><description>Higher commercial mortgage take-up for distressed property could be a feature of the business bricks and mortar market in the coming months.</description><pubDate>Nov 26 2009  1:16PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/More_business_mortgages_for_distressed_property_imminent?/4489/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Confidence will return' to commercial property mortgage market</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Confidence_will_return'_to_commercial_property_mortgage_market/4486/196.aspx</link><description>Taking out a commercial mortgage now could be &amp;quot;a very sound investment&amp;quot; for a number of people, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Nov 25 2009 10:13AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Confidence_will_return'_to_commercial_property_mortgage_market/4486/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgages 'seen as sturdy investments'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgages_'seen_as_sturdy_investments'/4482/196.aspx</link><description>Institutions are keen to write cheques to the commercial property industry - which may involve taking out business mortgages - because they see such a move as a &amp;quot;very strong and sturdy investment&amp;quot;.</description><pubDate>Nov 23 2009  1:55PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgages_'seen_as_sturdy_investments'/4482/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Leisure, retail and property sectors 'to expand' commercial property</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leisure,_retail_and_property_sectors_'to_expand'_commercial_property/4475/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgages may be needed by operators in the retail, leisure and property sectors as these were highlighted as most likely to increase their occupied space in the coming months.</description><pubDate>Nov 19 2009 11:23AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leisure,_retail_and_property_sectors_'to_expand'_commercial_property/4475/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgage sector reports good news</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_sector_reports_good_news/4473/196.aspx</link><description>The latest financial update from commercial property firm British Land could be a sign that other firms with business mortgages are set to see improvements in the not-too-distant future.</description><pubDate>Nov 17 2009  2:31PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_sector_reports_good_news/4473/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Economic growth expected</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Economic_growth_expected/4468/196.aspx</link><description>The UK's economy is &amp;quot;on the road to recovery&amp;quot;, according to Hetal Mehta, senior economic advisor to the Ernst &amp;amp; Young ITEM Club.</description><pubDate>Nov 13 2009  1:21PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Economic_growth_expected/4468/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgage holders advised on sustainability</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_advised_on_sustainability/4463/196.aspx</link><description>Firms holding a commercial mortgage may benefit from a new system from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.</description><pubDate>Nov 11 2009 10:58AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_advised_on_sustainability/4463/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgage holders learn base rate decision</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_learn_base_rate_decision/4459/196.aspx</link><description>Borrowers in the UK such as commercial mortgage holders yesterday (November 5th) learned that interest rates will remain the same for the next month.</description><pubDate>Nov  6 2009 11:20AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_learn_base_rate_decision/4459/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgage holders 'should consider site repairs'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_'should_consider_site_repairs'/4453/196.aspx</link><description>Those with commercial mortgages may wish to undertake repairs on the buildings they own ahead of the winter period.</description><pubDate>Nov  4 2009 11:47AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_'should_consider_site_repairs'/4453/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business mortgage holders not focusing on maintenance?</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_mortgage_holders_not_focusing_on_maintenance?/4447/196.aspx</link><description>Maintenance of commercial property is not currently the primary concern for those with commercial mortgages, it would seem.</description><pubDate>Oct 29 2009  3:53PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_mortgage_holders_not_focusing_on_maintenance?/4447/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage lending shows more signs of improvement</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_shows_more_signs_of_improvement/4440/196.aspx</link><description>Mortgage lending increased by &amp;#163;3 billion between August and September of this year, bringing figures for house purchase activity back to the levels not seen since the final quarter of 2007.</description><pubDate>Oct 26 2009  1:40PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_shows_more_signs_of_improvement/4440/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Prime commercial property 'in demand'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Prime_commercial_property_'in_demand'/4438/196.aspx</link><description>Excess stock in the secondary commercial property market means that demand among investors is &amp;quot;predominantly for prime&amp;quot; bricks and mortar, according to the director of policy at the British Property Federation (BPF).</description><pubDate>Oct 26 2009 12:28PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Prime_commercial_property_'in_demand'/4438/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Prime commercial property 'in demand'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Prime_commercial_property_'in_demand'/4439/196.aspx</link><description>Excess stock in the secondary commercial property market means that demand among investors is &amp;quot;predominantly for prime&amp;quot; bricks and mortar, according to the director of policy at the British Property Federation (BPF).</description><pubDate>Oct 26 2009 12:20PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Prime_commercial_property_'in_demand'/4439/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Turning point for commercial property mortgage market?</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Turning_point_for_commercial_property_mortgage_market?/4437/196.aspx</link><description>Jones Lang LaSalle's latest report could mark the turning point for the commercial property sector, according to the British Property Federation's director of policy Ian Fletcher.</description><pubDate>Oct 23 2009  3:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Turning_point_for_commercial_property_mortgage_market?/4437/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgage holders seeing rents stabilise?</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_seeing_rents_stabilise?/4432/196.aspx</link><description>Those with commercial mortgages in London may be among the investors witnessing a stabilisation in rent levels recently.</description><pubDate>Oct 21 2009  2:42PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_seeing_rents_stabilise?/4432/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Positive news' for commercial property mortgage market</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Positive_news'_for_commercial_property_mortgage_market/4429/196.aspx</link><description>It has been suggested that &amp;quot;the principal recipient&amp;quot; of recent good commercial property news is the city of London.</description><pubDate>Oct 20 2009 12:39PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Positive_news'_for_commercial_property_mortgage_market/4429/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Advice issued to those seeking commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Advice_issued_to_those_seeking_commercial_mortgages/4424/196.aspx</link><description>Those looking to invest in commercial property have been advised to carefully consider their options before making the plunge.</description><pubDate>Oct 15 2009 11:09AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Advice_issued_to_those_seeking_commercial_mortgages/4424/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Keeping London attractive to those with business mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Keeping_London_attractive_to_those_with_business_mortgages_/4421/196.aspx</link><description>There are a number of ways the London Assembly is planning to keep London an attractive city for those with business mortgages and other commercial arrangements.</description><pubDate>Oct 13 2009 12:34PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Keeping_London_attractive_to_those_with_business_mortgages_/4421/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'More banks' willing to lend commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'More_banks'_willing_to_lend_commercial_mortgages/4415/196.aspx</link><description>The number of top lenders that are willing to offer the necessary business mortgage finance for commercial property deals has almost doubled, new research reveals.</description><pubDate>Oct  8 2009  2:21PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'More_banks'_willing_to_lend_commercial_mortgages/4415/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Expert discusses commercial mortgage property in Wales</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_discusses_commercial_mortgage_property_in_Wales/4411/196.aspx</link><description>Those considering taking out commercial mortgages may be interested to hear the comments made at a recent commercial property event in Cardiff.</description><pubDate>Oct  7 2009  1:36PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_discusses_commercial_mortgage_property_in_Wales/4411/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgages back in vogue?</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgages_back_in_vogue?/4404/196.aspx</link><description>A number of high-profile investors are considering putting their money into commercial property again, which may convince others to take out business mortgages.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Oct  5 2009 11:08AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgages_back_in_vogue?/4404/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London office market assessed</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_market_assessed/4378/196.aspx</link><description>The City of London office market probably turned a corner in the second quarter of this year in terms of leasing, according to director of research at Savills Mat Oakley.</description><pubDate>Sep 24 2009 12:36PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_market_assessed/4378/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Expert offers commercial mortgage advice</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_offers_commercial_mortgage_advice/4373/196.aspx</link><description>Some of the issues involved in taking out a commercial mortgage have been discussed by a representative from a Highlands-based broker.</description><pubDate>Sep 21 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_offers_commercial_mortgage_advice/4373/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Gradual' commercial mortgage market progress expected</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Gradual'_commercial_mortgage_market_progress_expected/4366/196.aspx</link><description>The improvement in the commercial property market is expected to be &amp;quot;fairly gradual&amp;quot; in the coming months, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.</description><pubDate>Sep 16 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Gradual'_commercial_mortgage_market_progress_expected/4366/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Seek advice before choosing mortgage'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Seek_advice_before_choosing_mortgage'/4361/196.aspx</link><description>Whether it is homeowners seeking a mortgage to buy a house or business bosses looking for commercial mortgages, it would seem that it is important to get some advice on the subject.</description><pubDate>Sep 14 2009 11:31AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Seek_advice_before_choosing_mortgage'/4361/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgage holders see rate remain at 0.5%</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_see_rate_remain_at_0.5%/4356/196.aspx</link><description>Those with commercial mortgages will have seen the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) hold interest rates at 0.5 per cent today, but there are apparently still a number of financial restraints holding businesses back.</description><pubDate>Sep 10 2009  2:38PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_holders_see_rate_remain_at_0.5%/4356/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Time to be positive about commercial mortgages?</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Time_to_be_positive_about_commercial_mortgages?/4347/196.aspx</link><description>Business mortgages could soon be in higher demand as reports suggest that the commercial property market is taking a turn for the better.</description><pubDate>Sep  7 2009 11:17AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Time_to_be_positive_about_commercial_mortgages?/4347/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgage landscape assessed</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_landscape_assessed/4342/196.aspx</link><description>The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has released a number of statements on both the residential and commercial property sectors in recent weeks.</description><pubDate>Sep  2 2009 10:05AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_landscape_assessed/4342/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Time to seek a business mortgage deal?</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Time_to_seek_a_business_mortgage_deal?/4336/196.aspx</link><description>Now is &amp;quot;as good a time as any&amp;quot; to establish a new business, according to a spokesperson for workplace solutions provider Regus.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug 28 2009  9:30AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Time_to_seek_a_business_mortgage_deal?/4336/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Ronson eyes commercial property investment</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Ronson_eyes_commercial_property_investment/4333/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage holders looking to offload property may have a famous buyer heading on to the market.</description><pubDate>Aug 26 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Ronson_eyes_commercial_property_investment/4333/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms 'looking to get in on the act' with commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'looking_to_get_in_on_the_act'_with_commercial_mortgages/4328/196.aspx</link><description>As the value of some prime commercial properties begins to stabilise, some firms are looking &amp;quot;to get in on the act&amp;quot;, according to the manager of the Scottish Widows Investment Partnership Property Trust.</description><pubDate>Aug 24 2009  3:25PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'looking_to_get_in_on_the_act'_with_commercial_mortgages/4328/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>End of downturn for business mortgage holders?</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/End_of_downturn_for_business_mortgage_holders?/4324/196.aspx</link><description>There are some sure signs that the commercial property market in the UK is nearing the bottom of its downturn, according to Oliver Gilmartin, senior economist at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.</description><pubDate>Aug 20 2009 11:15AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/End_of_downturn_for_business_mortgage_holders?/4324/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgage and property market assessed</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_and_property_market_assessed/4315/196.aspx</link><description>An expert on commercial real estate has offered an assessment of the current market.</description><pubDate>Aug 18 2009  2:12PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_and_property_market_assessed/4315/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New report details commercial property mortgage outlook</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_report_details_commercial_property_mortgage_outlook/4309/196.aspx</link><description>CB Richard Ellis Research and Consulting has released a report that will have implications for those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Aug 14 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_report_details_commercial_property_mortgage_outlook/4309/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property mortgage holders change focus</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_mortgage_holders_change_focus/4305/196.aspx</link><description>There is now less of a &amp;quot;fast-buck&amp;quot; attitude among commercial property mortgage holders than before, it has been noted.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug 12 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_mortgage_holders_change_focus/4305/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial sector 'turns corner' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_sector_'turns_corner'_-_commercial_mortgages/4300/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property sector in the UK &amp;quot;turned the corner&amp;quot; last month, according to the latest research.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug 10 2009 12:01PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_sector_'turns_corner'_-_commercial_mortgages/4300/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'UK to pull out of recession' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'UK_to_pull_out_of_recession'_-_commercial_mortgages/4296/196.aspx</link><description>The signs are clear that the UK is set to pull out of recession in the coming months, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Aug  6 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'UK_to_pull_out_of_recession'_-_commercial_mortgages/4296/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Optimism exists in commercial sector' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Optimism_exists_in_commercial_sector'_-_commercial_mortgages/4290/196.aspx</link><description>More confidence is being shown in the commercial property sector, according to Steve Georgiou, director at industry magazine publisher Property Executive.</description><pubDate>Aug  4 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Optimism_exists_in_commercial_sector'_-_commercial_mortgages/4290/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property 'becoming firmer' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_'becoming_firmer'_-_commercial_mortgages/4285/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property sector is continuing to &amp;quot;firm&amp;quot;, according to analysis from BDO Stoy Hayward.</description><pubDate>Jul 31 2009 10:33AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_'becoming_firmer'_-_commercial_mortgages/4285/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Savers 'drive the economy' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Savers_'drive_the_economy'_-_commercial_mortgages/4281/196.aspx</link><description>The availability of commercial mortgages is driven by deposits into consumers' savings accounts by financially aware individuals, it has been noted.</description><pubDate>Jul 29 2009 11:21AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Savers_'drive_the_economy'_-_commercial_mortgages/4281/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property 'set for smaller slump' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_'set_for_smaller_slump'_-_commercial_mortgages/4276/196.aspx</link><description>The slump in commercial property prices in 2009 is unlikely to reach original predictions, reports the Financial Times.</description><pubDate>Jul 27 2009 10:11AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_'set_for_smaller_slump'_-_commercial_mortgages/4276/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial rental firm reports 'smallest decline since summer 2008' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_rental_firm_reports_'smallest_decline_since_summer_2008'_-_commercial_mortgages/4274/196.aspx</link><description>A London-based property firm has revealed its smallest decline in income since summer last year.</description><pubDate>Jul 24 2009 10:46AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_rental_firm_reports_'smallest_decline_since_summer_2008'_-_commercial_mortgages/4274/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Marked easing' in tenant demand declines - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Marked_easing'_in_tenant_demand_declines_-_commercial_mortgages/4270/196.aspx</link><description>The pace of tenant demand declines has slowed, according to new figures which hint at a turnaround in commercial property occupancy.</description><pubDate>Jul 23 2009 10:43AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Marked_easing'_in_tenant_demand_declines_-_commercial_mortgages/4270/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Best National Adviser award for Mortgages for Business - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Best_National_Adviser_award_for_Mortgages_for_Business_-_commercial_mortgages/4268/196.aspx</link><description>Buy to let and commercial mortgages adviser Mortgages for Business has taken the Best National Adviser accolade at the 2009 What Mortgage Awards.</description><pubDate>Jul 23 2009  9:08AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Best_National_Adviser_award_for_Mortgages_for_Business_-_commercial_mortgages/4268/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property values 'will continue to fall' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_values_'will_continue_to_fall'_-_commercial_mortgages/4259/196.aspx</link><description>The value of commercial property may continue to fall for another year, according to an economist.</description><pubDate>Jul 17 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_values_'will_continue_to_fall'_-_commercial_mortgages/4259/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property owners 'to benefit' from insurance package - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_owners_'to_benefit'_from_insurance_package_-_commercial_mortgages/4255/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property insurance may benefit those who have a commercial mortgage, Aviva has suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul 15 2009  2:30PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_owners_'to_benefit'_from_insurance_package_-_commercial_mortgages/4255/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>More PFI project lending 'a good thing' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/More_PFI_project_lending_'a_good_thing'_-_commercial_mortgages/4251/196.aspx</link><description>The fact some banks are starting to lend for private finance initiative (PFI) projects again is &amp;quot;good news&amp;quot;, according to the chief economist at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.</description><pubDate>Jul 13 2009 10:12AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/More_PFI_project_lending_'a_good_thing'_-_commercial_mortgages/4251/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rates held - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_held_-_commercial_mortgages/4246/196.aspx</link><description>Those with commercial mortgages and other property finance products learnt today that the interest rate will remain at 0.5 per cent for another month.</description><pubDate>Jul  9 2009  2:04PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_held_-_commercial_mortgages/4246/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London office market upturn noted - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_market_upturn_noted_-_commercial_mortgages/4241/196.aspx</link><description>Central London office take-up has improved during the last quarter and has been described as &amp;quot;fairly substantial in the city&amp;quot;.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Jul  7 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_market_upturn_noted_-_commercial_mortgages/4241/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Upturn in commercial activity noted - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Upturn_in_commercial_activity_noted_-_commercial_mortgages/4237/196.aspx</link><description>An increase in enquiries related to commercial finance products has been noted by independent buy to let mortgages and commercial mortgages expert Mortgages for Business.</description><pubDate>Jul  3 2009  1:07PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Upturn_in_commercial_activity_noted_-_commercial_mortgages/4237/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small firms 'in recovery' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_firms_'in_recovery'_-_commercial_mortgages/4233/196.aspx</link><description>Small companies are starting to show signs of recovery after being hit hard by the recession, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.</description><pubDate>Jul  1 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_firms_'in_recovery'_-_commercial_mortgages/4233/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Clarification needed on EPCs - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Clarification_needed_on_EPCs_-_commercial_mortgages/4225/196.aspx</link><description>The Institution of Commercial &amp;amp; Business Agents has called on the government to make clear the rules regarding Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and commercial property.</description><pubDate>Jun 29 2009 11:16AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Clarification_needed_on_EPCs_-_commercial_mortgages/4225/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business start-ups being considered - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_start-ups_being_considered_-_commercial_mortgages/4220/196.aspx</link><description>There are &amp;quot;many more people&amp;quot; than in previous years who are seeing opportunities to start up their own business, according to national enterprise network the NFEA.</description><pubDate>Jun 25 2009  2:05PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_start-ups_being_considered_-_commercial_mortgages/4220/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Energy-saving advice from NEF - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Energy-saving_advice_from_NEF_-_commercial_mortgages/4222/196.aspx</link><description>Business bosses who have taken out commercial mortgages for their places of work may be looking for ways to save money.</description><pubDate>Jun 23 2009  9:30AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Energy-saving_advice_from_NEF_-_commercial_mortgages/4222/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Govt 'is taking action' to help firms - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Govt_'is_taking_action'_to_help_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/4211/196.aspx</link><description>UK firms have been told that the government is taking action to ensure they stay in business.</description><pubDate>Jun 19 2009  2:16PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Govt_'is_taking_action'_to_help_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/4211/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Telecoms deal for businesses - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Telecoms_deal_for_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages/4206/196.aspx</link><description>UK companies paying commercial mortgages often need a financial boost and it may have come in the form of a package from the Federation of Small Businesses.</description><pubDate>Jun 17 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Telecoms_deal_for_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages/4206/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Consultancy provides office rent update - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consultancy_provides_office_rent_update_-_commercial_mortgages/4202/196.aspx</link><description>It is probably not unrealistic to think that mid to late 2010 will be when office rents will stop falling in value, an expert has suggested.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Jun 15 2009  2:30PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consultancy_provides_office_rent_update_-_commercial_mortgages/4202/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>North-east Scotland market commended - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/North-east_Scotland_market_commended_-_commercial_mortgages/4186/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property market in the north-east of Scotland is holding up &amp;quot;remarkably well&amp;quot;, according to managing director of building and property consultant FG Burnett.</description><pubDate>Jun  5 2009 12:26PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/North-east_Scotland_market_commended_-_commercial_mortgages/4186/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Landlords 'set to make moves' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_'set_to_make_moves'_-_commercial_mortgages/4181/196.aspx</link><description>Landlord website Smartlandlord.co.uk has revealed that now could be an ideal time for buy to let investors to purchase property.</description><pubDate>Jun  3 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_'set_to_make_moves'_-_commercial_mortgages/4181/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Training requirements for small firms - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Training_requirements_for_small_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/4173/196.aspx</link><description>Many businesses - some of which will have recently secured commercial mortgages for their workplaces - are unaware of the training opportunities available to them, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Jun  1 2009  3:17PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Training_requirements_for_small_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/4173/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms 'should show caution with property' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'should_show_caution_with_property'_-_commercial_mortgages/4167/196.aspx</link><description>Businesses should not be focusing on &amp;quot;what ifs&amp;quot; when it comes to organising office space and commercial property, according to one expert.</description><pubDate>May 28 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'should_show_caution_with_property'_-_commercial_mortgages/4167/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office market at rock bottom - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_market_at_rock_bottom_-_commercial_mortgages/4156/196.aspx</link><description>The office market slump has reached its lowest point, but the recovery is likely to be slow.</description><pubDate>May 26 2009  9:17AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_market_at_rock_bottom_-_commercial_mortgages/4156/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property price drop 'reaching end' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_price_drop_'reaching_end'_-_commercial_mortgages/4151/196.aspx</link><description>The UK commercial property market is getting closer to the bottom in terms of prices, according to one expert.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>May 21 2009  2:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_price_drop_'reaching_end'_-_commercial_mortgages/4151/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>FSB makes small business plea - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/FSB_makes_small_business_plea_-_commercial_mortgages/4145/196.aspx</link><description>The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for local councillors to focus on small firms in the forthcoming local elections.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>May 19 2009  3:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/FSB_makes_small_business_plea_-_commercial_mortgages/4145/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Many sectors' affected by empty property tax - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Many_sectors'_affected_by_empty_property_tax_-_commercial_mortgages/4138/196.aspx</link><description>The reasons for implementing an empty property tax in the UK have been questioned.</description><pubDate>May 15 2009 12:46PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Many_sectors'_affected_by_empty_property_tax_-_commercial_mortgages/4138/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rics not ruling out house price hike - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_not_ruling_out_house_price_hike_-_commercial_mortgages_/4130/196.aspx</link><description>The chief economist of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has not ruled out house price rises in the near future.</description><pubDate>May 13 2009  3:08PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_not_ruling_out_house_price_hike_-_commercial_mortgages_/4130/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Positive' signs in commercial property market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Positive'_signs_in_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/4120/196.aspx</link><description>Recent indications that the rate of decline in the commercial property sector is slowing are encouraging, according to one expert.</description><pubDate>May 11 2009 11:10AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Positive'_signs_in_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/4120/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Financial uncertainty for SMEs - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Financial_uncertainty_for_SMEs_-_commercial_mortgages/4110/196.aspx</link><description>Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face an uncertain time in the current economic climate, according to market research agency Continental Research.</description><pubDate>May  7 2009  1:10PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Financial_uncertainty_for_SMEs_-_commercial_mortgages/4110/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Yorkshire tourism group moves offices - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Yorkshire_tourism_group_moves_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/4103/196.aspx</link><description>In addition to a recent rebranding exercise, Yorkshire Tourist Board has changed offices.</description><pubDate>May  5 2009  4:00PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Yorkshire_tourism_group_moves_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/4103/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Lender to host business seminars - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lender_to_host_business_seminars_-_commercial_mortgages_/4088/196.aspx</link><description>Small and medium-sized enterprises seeking advice on issues such as commercial mortgages may be interested in seminars being held by a lender next month.</description><pubDate>Apr 30 2009  9:16AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lender_to_host_business_seminars_-_commercial_mortgages_/4088/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms 'must be aware of financial support' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'must_be_aware_of_financial_support'_-_commercial_mortgages_/4092/196.aspx</link><description>It is vital that companies understand the level of financial support - such as commercial mortgages - that is available to them during the economic downturn, it has been stated.</description><pubDate>Apr 28 2009  9:53AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'must_be_aware_of_financial_support'_-_commercial_mortgages_/4092/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Budget includes business measures - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Budget_includes_business_measures_-_commercial_mortgages_/4096/196.aspx</link><description>This year's Budget includes measures that may be of use to those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Apr 24 2009  9:45AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Budget_includes_business_measures_-_commercial_mortgages_/4096/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms await Budget with "baited breath" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_await_Budget_with_"baited_breath"_-_commercial_mortgages/4080/196.aspx</link><description>Today's Budget announcement will be awaited by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with &amp;quot;baited breath&amp;quot;, it has been stated.</description><pubDate>Apr 22 2009  8:51AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_await_Budget_with_"baited_breath"_-_commercial_mortgages/4080/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms urged to take advantage of lender support - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_urged_to_take_advantage_of_lender_support_-_commercial_mortgages/4073/196.aspx</link><description>Small companies have been encouraged to take advantage of government and bank support that has been unveiled to help them survive the economic slowdown.</description><pubDate>Apr 20 2009  9:32AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_urged_to_take_advantage_of_lender_support_-_commercial_mortgages/4073/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business rates 'must be lowered' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_rates_'must_be_lowered'_-_commercial_mortgages_/4063/196.aspx</link><description>The government must lower business rates in order to help companies survive, it has been claimed, something that may affect those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Apr 16 2009 10:03AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_rates_'must_be_lowered'_-_commercial_mortgages_/4063/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rate hold 'needed' to maintain confidence - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rate_hold_'needed'_to_maintain_confidence_-_commercial_mortgages/4057/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England's announcement that the base rate is to remain at 0.5 per cent this month will help to uphold confidence in the mortgage market, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Apr 14 2009 10:57AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rate_hold_'needed'_to_maintain_confidence_-_commercial_mortgages/4057/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Money  advice "crucial" to businesses  - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Money__advice_"crucial"_to_businesses__-_commercial_mortgages_/4049/196.aspx</link><description>The importance of financial advice being available to small and medium-sized enterprises has been outlined by an industry spokesperson.</description><pubDate>Apr  8 2009  9:23AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Money__advice_"crucial"_to_businesses__-_commercial_mortgages_/4049/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small business lending 'rises in February' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_business_lending_'rises_in_February'_-_commercial_mortgages_/4044/196.aspx</link><description>The flow of credit to small businesses was boosted during February, a new report has revealed.</description><pubDate>Apr  6 2009  9:59AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_business_lending_'rises_in_February'_-_commercial_mortgages_/4044/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business landlords 'must balance needs' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_landlords_'must_balance_needs'_-_commercial_mortgages_/4041/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial landlords need to &amp;quot;balance&amp;quot; the needs of tenants with their own issues, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Apr  3 2009  9:45AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_landlords_'must_balance_needs'_-_commercial_mortgages_/4041/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>HMRC 'streamlines' business services - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/HMRC_'streamlines'_business_services_-_commercial_mortgages_/4036/196.aspx</link><description>A series of measures have been introduced by the government that could assist commercial mortgages customers with their tax affairs.</description><pubDate>Apr  1 2009  9:43AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/HMRC_'streamlines'_business_services_-_commercial_mortgages_/4036/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business Moneyfacts awards unveiled - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_Moneyfacts_awards_unveiled_-_commercial_mortgages_/4030/196.aspx</link><description>The winners of the 2009 Business Moneyfacts awards - in which Mortgages for Business was nominated - have been unveiled at a ceremony in London.</description><pubDate>Mar 30 2009  9:55AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_Moneyfacts_awards_unveiled_-_commercial_mortgages_/4030/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business Moneyfacts Awards held today - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_Moneyfacts_Awards_held_today_-_commercial_mortgages/4023/196.aspx</link><description>Today sees the Business Moneyfacts Awards being held in London, with Mortgages for Business being nominated for Broker of the Year in the commercial mortgages category.</description><pubDate>Mar 26 2009  8:33AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_Moneyfacts_Awards_held_today_-_commercial_mortgages/4023/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms must have "solid" business plan - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_must_have_"solid"_business_plan_-_commercial_mortgages_/4018/196.aspx</link><description>Small firm owners must ensure they have a &amp;quot;solid&amp;quot; business proposal in place before approaching banks for finance, such as commercial mortgages, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Mar 25 2009  9:56AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_must_have_"solid"_business_plan_-_commercial_mortgages_/4018/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small firm owners 'expect deflation' ? commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_firm_owners_'expect_deflation'_?_commercial_mortgages_/4011/196.aspx</link><description>The majority of small business owners feel that inflation will decrease or flatten out over the coming year, a new survey has revealed.</description><pubDate>Mar 23 2009  9:58AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_firm_owners_'expect_deflation'_?_commercial_mortgages_/4011/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Barclays in government funding talks - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Barclays_in_government_funding_talks_-_commercial_mortgages/3992/196.aspx</link><description>Barclays has revealed that it has been in talks with the Treasury about participating in the government's asset protection scheme in order to raise more capital.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Mar 16 2009 11:05AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Barclays_in_government_funding_talks_-_commercial_mortgages/3992/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>FSB calls on banks to help businesses - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/FSB_calls_on_banks_to_help_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages_/3979/196.aspx</link><description>Banks should give local branches more power to make decisions on whether to lend to small enterprises, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Mar 10 2009 10:02AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/FSB_calls_on_banks_to_help_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages_/3979/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business lending 'rises in January' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_lending_'rises_in_January'_-_commercial_mortgages/3971/196.aspx</link><description>The start of the year saw a rise in the amount of credit being supplied to small businesses, new figures have revealed.</description><pubDate>Mar  6 2009  9:13AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_lending_'rises_in_January'_-_commercial_mortgages/3971/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank boosts business lending - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_boosts_business_lending_-_commercial_mortgages/3953/196.aspx</link><description>Alliance &amp;amp; Leicester Commercial Bank has revealed that it intends to boost its lending to small businesses in 2009.</description><pubDate>Mar  2 2009 10:02AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_boosts_business_lending_-_commercial_mortgages/3953/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Economists predict base rate cut ? commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Economists_predict_base_rate_cut_?_commercial_mortgages_/3951/196.aspx</link><description>The majority of economists in a new poll have predicted that another base rate cut will unveiled next week by the Bank of England, something that could help lower the cost of commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Feb 27 2009 10:02AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Economists_predict_base_rate_cut_?_commercial_mortgages_/3951/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Lenders "willing and able" to provide business loans ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lenders_"willing_and_able"_to_provide_business_loans_?_commercial_mortgages/3944/196.aspx</link><description>An industry insider has claimed that UK banks are &amp;quot;willing and able&amp;quot; to supply finance to smaller firms, such as loans or commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Feb 25 2009  9:51AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lenders_"willing_and_able"_to_provide_business_loans_?_commercial_mortgages/3944/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Lord Mandelson tells of loan scheme success ? commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lord_Mandelson_tells_of_loan_scheme_success_?_commercial_mortgages_/3937/196.aspx</link><description>Business secretary Lord Mandelson has hailed the success of a government aid programme that could be beneficial for those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Feb 23 2009  9:25AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lord_Mandelson_tells_of_loan_scheme_success_?_commercial_mortgages_/3937/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bailed-out banks 'nationalised' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bailed-out_banks_'nationalised'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3935/196.aspx</link><description>It has been announced that bailed-out lenders the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Lloyds Banking Group are to be classed as public sector organisations.</description><pubDate>Feb 20 2009 10:10AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bailed-out_banks_'nationalised'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3935/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms 'must have access to finance' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'must_have_access_to_finance'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3931/196.aspx</link><description>It is important that businesses have access to various forms of finance in order to survive the economic downturn, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Feb 19 2009 10:12AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'must_have_access_to_finance'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3931/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London SMEs 'faring worse than other regions' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_SMEs_'faring_worse_than_other_regions'_-_commercial_mortgages/3925/196.aspx</link><description>Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in London are faring worse in the economic downturn than those in other regions of the country, according to new figures.</description><pubDate>Feb 17 2009  9:46AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_SMEs_'faring_worse_than_other_regions'_-_commercial_mortgages/3925/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms receive "cashflow boost" - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_receive_"cashflow_boost"_-_commercial_mortgages_/3919/196.aspx</link><description>HM Revenue &amp;amp; Customs (HMRC) has revealed that over 60,000 firms have benefited from the business payment support service unveiled by the chancellor in the pre-Budget report.</description><pubDate>Feb 13 2009  9:50AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_receive_"cashflow_boost"_-_commercial_mortgages_/3919/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Kent office building work given green light - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Kent_office_building_work_given_green_light_-_commercial_mortgages_/3911/196.aspx</link><description>The green light has been given for a new phase of building to go ahead in Kent.</description><pubDate>Feb 10 2009  9:46AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Kent_office_building_work_given_green_light_-_commercial_mortgages_/3911/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>HSBC passes on rate cut ? commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/HSBC_passes_on_rate_cut_?_commercial_mortgages_/3907/196.aspx</link><description>HSBC has revealed that the &amp;quot;vast majority&amp;quot; of its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers will benefit from this week's Bank of England base rate cut.</description><pubDate>Feb  6 2009  1:08PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/HSBC_passes_on_rate_cut_?_commercial_mortgages_/3907/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Base rate 'approaching a floor' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Base_rate_'approaching_a_floor'_-_commercial_mortgages/3898/196.aspx</link><description>The base rate is going to approach a &amp;quot;floor&amp;quot; of around one per cent or lower, it has been predicted.</description><pubDate>Feb  4 2009  9:35AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Base_rate_'approaching_a_floor'_-_commercial_mortgages/3898/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investors offered advice - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_offered_advice_-_commercial_mortgages/3893/196.aspx</link><description>Holders of commercial mortgages have been offered some advice on how to make investments in the current economic climate.</description><pubDate>Feb  2 2009  9:35AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_offered_advice_-_commercial_mortgages/3893/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rates 'will fall to 0%' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_'will_fall_to_0%'_-_commercial_mortgages/3886/196.aspx</link><description>Interest rates are on their way to reaching as low as zero per cent, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Jan 29 2009  9:22AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_'will_fall_to_0%'_-_commercial_mortgages/3886/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms 'must seek support' in downturn ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'must_seek_support'_in_downturn_?_commercial_mortgages/3880/196.aspx</link><description>Companies should seek help and try to manage costs as effectively as possible if they want to beat the economic downturn, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Jan 27 2009 10:15AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_'must_seek_support'_in_downturn_?_commercial_mortgages/3880/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Borrowers 'making overpayments' ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Borrowers_'making_overpayments'_?_commercial_mortgages/3873/196.aspx</link><description>Many borrowers have been making overpayments on their mortgages since the Bank of England started making base rate cuts, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Jan 23 2009  9:56AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Borrowers_'making_overpayments'_?_commercial_mortgages/3873/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank bailout plans hailed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_bailout_plans_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages/3866/196.aspx</link><description>The government's recently announced package of support for lenders has been hailed by the financial sector.</description><pubDate>Jan 21 2009  9:38AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_bailout_plans_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages/3866/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank bailout plans unveiled - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_bailout_plans_unveiled_-_commercial_mortgages/3861/196.aspx</link><description>Extra support for lenders has been announced by the government to help shield them from the effects of the economic downturn.</description><pubDate>Jan 19 2009  2:39PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_bailout_plans_unveiled_-_commercial_mortgages/3861/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Lenders support government loan scheme - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lenders_support_government_loan_scheme_-_commercial_mortgages/3858/196.aspx</link><description>HSBC has welcomed the arrival of the Working Capital Guarantee Scheme from the government, news which may interest holders of commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Jan 16 2009 10:48AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lenders_support_government_loan_scheme_-_commercial_mortgages/3858/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mandelson unveils business support - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mandelson_unveils_business_support_-_commercial_mortgages_/3854/196.aspx</link><description>Business secretary Peter Mandelson has announced a multi-million pound package of support aimed at freeing up finance for small and medium-sized companies.</description><pubDate>Jan 15 2009 10:08AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mandelson_unveils_business_support_-_commercial_mortgages_/3854/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Banks 'must be bailed out' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Banks_'must_be_bailed_out'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3852/196.aspx</link><description>The government should be prepared to bail out banks again if the need arises, it has been argued.</description><pubDate>Jan 14 2009  9:50AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Banks_'must_be_bailed_out'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3852/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Banks respond to rate cut - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Banks_respond_to_rate_cut_-_commercial_mortgages_/3845/196.aspx</link><description>Several business lenders have responded to last week's Bank of England interest rate cut, something that may be beneficial for those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Jan 12 2009  9:24AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Banks_respond_to_rate_cut_-_commercial_mortgages_/3845/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>MPC 'will cut base rate' this afternoon - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPC_'will_cut_base_rate'_this_afternoon_-_commercial_mortgages/3839/196.aspx</link><description>Several analysts have predicted that the base rate will be cut today as the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) carries out its monthly meeting.</description><pubDate>Jan  8 2009  9:32AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPC_'will_cut_base_rate'_this_afternoon_-_commercial_mortgages/3839/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Lloyds TSB pledges to pass on base rate cuts - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lloyds_TSB_pledges_to_pass_on_base_rate_cuts_-_commercial_mortgages_/3835/196.aspx</link><description>A high street lender has vowed to pass on to business customers any Bank of England base rate cut that is made when the monetary policy committee (MPC) meets tomorrow.</description><pubDate>Jan  7 2009 10:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lloyds_TSB_pledges_to_pass_on_base_rate_cuts_-_commercial_mortgages_/3835/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business lending falls - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_lending_falls_-_commercial_mortgages_/3832/196.aspx</link><description>The level of lending to businesses has declined over the past three months, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Jan  5 2009  9:42AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_lending_falls_-_commercial_mortgages_/3832/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business Moneyfacts nominees unveiled  -  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_Moneyfacts_nominees_unveiled__-__commercial_mortgages/3822/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may be relevant to those with commercial mortgages, the potential winners of the eighth annual Business Moneyfacts awards have been announced.</description><pubDate>Dec 29 2008  9:23AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_Moneyfacts_nominees_unveiled__-__commercial_mortgages/3822/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Lib Dems visit businesses - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lib_Dems_visit_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages_/3818/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may affect firms with commercial mortgages, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has sent out representatives to see first-hand how businesses are dealing with the economic slowdown.</description><pubDate>Dec 23 2008  8:10AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lib_Dems_visit_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages_/3818/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Lower mortgage rates predicted for 2009 - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lower_mortgage_rates_predicted_for_2009_-_commercial_mortgages/3813/196.aspx</link><description>The cost of a mortgage will get cheaper during 2009, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Dec 19 2008  9:04AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lower_mortgage_rates_predicted_for_2009_-_commercial_mortgages/3813/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Treasury announcement hailed - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Treasury_announcement_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages_/3809/196.aspx</link><description>A government announcement that will allow lenders to gain wider access to financial guarantees and market funding has been hailed.</description><pubDate>Dec 17 2008 10:37AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Treasury_announcement_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages_/3809/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Businesses 'looking to tackle debts' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_'looking_to_tackle_debts'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3803/196.aspx</link><description>Businesses will be looking to consolidate debts in 2009 as a way to tackle the recession, it has been claimed.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Dec 15 2008 10:26AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_'looking_to_tackle_debts'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3803/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rate cuts 'will boost economy' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cuts_'will_boost_economy'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3797/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may be relevant to those with commercial mortgages, a financier has predicted that the recent interest rate cuts will help the economy.</description><pubDate>Dec 11 2008  9:43AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cuts_'will_boost_economy'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3797/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property values 'will drop 25%' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_values_'will_drop_25%'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3793/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property values will fall by a quarter over the next two years but will begin to recover in 2011, a new report has suggested.</description><pubDate>Dec  9 2008 12:40PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_values_'will_drop_25%'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3793/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Base rate cut to 2% - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Base_rate_cut_to_2%_-_commercial_mortgages/3786/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England has announced that interest rates are to be cut by one per cent after yesterday's meeting of its monetary policy committee (MPC).</description><pubDate>Dec  5 2008  9:03AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Base_rate_cut_to_2%_-_commercial_mortgages/3786/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rates 'will be cut' ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_'will_be_cut'_?_commercial_mortgages/3779/196.aspx</link><description>Industry insiders have predicted that the Bank of England will cut interest rates when its monetary policy committee (MPC) meets this week.</description><pubDate>Dec  3 2008 11:10AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_'will_be_cut'_?_commercial_mortgages/3779/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BoE 'may follow US example' ? commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BoE_'may_follow_US_example'_?_commercial_mortgages_/3774/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England (BoE) may be forced to follow the lead of the US Federal Reserve and lower interest rates even further, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Dec  1 2008 10:11AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BoE_'may_follow_US_example'_?_commercial_mortgages_/3774/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Outrage' over property rates - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Outrage'_over_property_rates_-_commercial_mortgages_/3772/196.aspx</link><description>In commercial mortgages news, businesses across the country are &amp;quot;outraged&amp;quot; over the government's decisions on empty property rates, it has been argued.</description><pubDate>Nov 28 2008 10:37AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Outrage'_over_property_rates_-_commercial_mortgages_/3772/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank welcomes pre-Budget report - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_welcomes_pre-Budget_report_-_commercial_mortgages_/3768/196.aspx</link><description>Measures aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unveiled in the pre-Budget report have been hailed by a financial expert. </description><pubDate>Nov 26 2008 10:09AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_welcomes_pre-Budget_report_-_commercial_mortgages_/3768/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small business lending up - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_business_lending_up_-_commercial_mortgages/3763/196.aspx</link><description>Small business lending has risen, new figures have shown.</description><pubDate>Nov 24 2008  8:37AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_business_lending_up_-_commercial_mortgages/3763/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rates 'could be lowered to 2.5%' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rates_'could_be_lowered_to_2.5%'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3756/196.aspx</link><description>A financial expert has estimated that interest rates could fall to 2.5 per cent in the coming months, a move that may be welcomed by people with commercial mortgages.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Nov 20 2008 10:03AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rates_'could_be_lowered_to_2.5%'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3756/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Drop in inflation recorded - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Drop_in_inflation_recorded_-_commercial_mortgages_/3753/196.aspx</link><description>Inflation has dropped to 4.5 per cent, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.</description><pubDate>Nov 18 2008  2:54PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Drop_in_inflation_recorded_-_commercial_mortgages_/3753/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Falling prices 'will aid recovery' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Falling_prices_'will_aid_recovery'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3746/196.aspx</link><description>Falling commodity prices will help the economy to recover and could actually be good news for businesses, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Nov 14 2008  9:53AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Falling_prices_'will_aid_recovery'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3746/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bankers meet with business leaders - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bankers_meet_with_business_leaders_-_commercial_mortgages_/3739/196.aspx</link><description>The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has met with the government's Small Business Forum to outline the support lenders will give to firms to help them through the economic downturn.</description><pubDate>Nov 12 2008 11:05AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bankers_meet_with_business_leaders_-_commercial_mortgages_/3739/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rate cut means "return to normality" - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_means_"return_to_normality"_-_commercial_mortgages_/3734/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England's base rate cut will help the commercial mortgages sector to &amp;quot;return to normality&amp;quot;, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Nov 10 2008 10:24AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_means_"return_to_normality"_-_commercial_mortgages_/3734/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Consumer confidence grows - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consumer_confidence_grows_-_commercial_mortgages_/3729/196.aspx</link><description>Consumer confidence increased in October, buoyed by various plans of action taken by the government and the Bank of England, a new report has suggested.</description><pubDate>Nov  6 2008 10:05AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consumer_confidence_grows_-_commercial_mortgages_/3729/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Crossrail receives funding boost</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Crossrail_receives_funding_boost/3726/196.aspx</link><description>The British Airports Authority (BAA) has announced it is to provide &amp;#163;230 million of funding for Crossrail in exchange for four trains a day running to Heathrow.</description><pubDate>Nov  5 2008 10:32AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Crossrail_receives_funding_boost/3726/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank 'may cut rates over coming months' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_'may_cut_rates_over_coming_months'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3720/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England could cut interest rates several times over the coming months, an economist has predicted.</description><pubDate>Nov  3 2008 10:38AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_'may_cut_rates_over_coming_months'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3720/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank of England figures a "step in the right direction" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_of_England_figures_a_"step_in_the_right_direction"_-_commercial_mortgages/3716/196.aspx</link><description>The latest figures from the Bank of England on mortgage approvals are a &amp;quot;step in the right direction&amp;quot;, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). </description><pubDate>Oct 30 2008 10:50AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_of_England_figures_a_"step_in_the_right_direction"_-_commercial_mortgages/3716/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank bailout was "right thing to do" - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_bailout_was_"right_thing_to_do"_-_commercial_mortgages_/3711/196.aspx</link><description>The government's bailout of UK banks was &amp;quot;definitely the right thing to do&amp;quot; as it has reduced the risk of a major slump, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Oct 28 2008  9:57AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_bailout_was_"right_thing_to_do"_-_commercial_mortgages_/3711/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BBA pledges to support small businesses - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BBA_pledges_to_support_small_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages_/3701/196.aspx</link><description>The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has vowed to support small businesses through the current economic uncertainty.</description><pubDate>Oct 24 2008 10:27AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BBA_pledges_to_support_small_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages_/3701/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Businessman "delighted" with new premises - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businessman_"delighted"_with_new_premises_-_commercial_mortgages_/3695/196.aspx</link><description>Those with commercial mortgages may be interested in a development that has opened in Plymouth.</description><pubDate>Oct 22 2008 10:36AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businessman_"delighted"_with_new_premises_-_commercial_mortgages_/3695/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham's Paradise Circus to be redeveloped - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham's_Paradise_Circus_to_be_redeveloped_-_commercial_mortgages/3691/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, permission is being sought for a new mixed-use development in Birmingham city centre.</description><pubDate>Oct 20 2008 11:06AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham's_Paradise_Circus_to_be_redeveloped_-_commercial_mortgages/3691/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Nationwide slashes rates - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Nationwide_slashes_rates_-_commercial_mortgages/3685/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, Nationwide Building Society has announced that it is to cut rates.</description><pubDate>Oct 16 2008 10:33AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Nationwide_slashes_rates_-_commercial_mortgages/3685/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Treasury support will 'maintain stability' in the market - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Treasury_support_will_'maintain_stability'_in_the_market_-_commercial_mortgages_/3679/196.aspx</link><description>The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has claimed that the &amp;#163;37 million government support package for three of the UK's biggest lenders will help to maintain stability in the market.</description><pubDate>Oct 14 2008 10:17AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Treasury_support_will_'maintain_stability'_in_the_market_-_commercial_mortgages_/3679/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rate cut will "boost" market - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_will_"boost"_market_-_commercial_mortgages_/3662/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England's decision to slash mortgage rates will provide a &amp;quot;much needed boost&amp;quot; to the market, the director general of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries has claimed.</description><pubDate>Oct 10 2008 10:15AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_will_"boost"_market_-_commercial_mortgages_/3662/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Real estate investment trusts have "held up well" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Real_estate_investment_trusts_have_"held_up_well"_-_commercial_mortgages/3653/196.aspx</link><description>Every investor should have some commercial property in their portfolio and one method of entering the market offers more security, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Oct  8 2008 12:25PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Real_estate_investment_trusts_have_"held_up_well"_-_commercial_mortgages/3653/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rates 'could be cut this week'</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_'could_be_cut_this_week'/3646/196.aspx</link><description>Several financial experts have stated that they expect interest rates to be cut by the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) this week.</description><pubDate>Oct  6 2008  9:59AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_'could_be_cut_this_week'/3646/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>ECB rate change 'expected soon' - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/ECB_rate_change_'expected_soon'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3644/196.aspx</link><description>Although the European Central Bank (ECB) has voted to keep interest rates the same, there is a &amp;quot;widespread expectation&amp;quot; that a cut may be made in the coming months, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Oct  3 2008 10:10AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/ECB_rate_change_'expected_soon'_-_commercial_mortgages_/3644/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Alan Sugar encourages delegates at Harrogate event - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Alan_Sugar_encourages_delegates_at_Harrogate_event_-_commercial_mortgages/3642/196.aspx</link><description>Sir Alan Sugar gave a rousing speech to business leaders at a gathering in Yorkshire, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>Oct  2 2008  9:41AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Alan_Sugar_encourages_delegates_at_Harrogate_event_-_commercial_mortgages/3642/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Entrepreneurs speak at Business Yorkshire event ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Entrepreneurs_speak_at_Business_Yorkshire_event_?_commercial_mortgages/3633/196.aspx</link><description>Those with commercial mortgages may be interested in an upcoming exhibition.</description><pubDate>Sep 29 2008 10:25AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Entrepreneurs_speak_at_Business_Yorkshire_event_?_commercial_mortgages/3633/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New London Victoria scheme - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_London_Victoria_scheme_-_commercial_mortgages/3622/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, a firm has applied for planning permission to redevelop Selborne House on London's Victoria Street.</description><pubDate>Sep 25 2008  9:57AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_London_Victoria_scheme_-_commercial_mortgages/3622/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Short-term business finance 'unaffected by economic downturn' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Short-term_business_finance_'unaffected_by_economic_downturn'_-_commercial_mortgages/3618/196.aspx</link><description>The UK's short-term finance sector has been unaffected by the credit crunch, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Sep 23 2008 10:32AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Short-term_business_finance_'unaffected_by_economic_downturn'_-_commercial_mortgages/3618/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rates 'could be lowered in November' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_'could_be_lowered_in_November'_-_commercial_mortgages/3614/196.aspx</link><description>The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has speculated that the Bank of England may reduce interest rates in the coming months.</description><pubDate>Sep 19 2008  9:24AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_'could_be_lowered_in_November'_-_commercial_mortgages/3614/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>SMEs 'need more finance' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/SMEs_'need_more_finance'_-_commercial_mortgages/3608/196.aspx</link><description>Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the UK economy yet are struggling to obtain sufficient funding, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Sep 17 2008  9:27AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/SMEs_'need_more_finance'_-_commercial_mortgages/3608/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Shortlist for Devon commercial scheme revealed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Shortlist_for_Devon_commercial_scheme_revealed_-_commercial_mortgages/3605/196.aspx</link><description>A commercial property development scheme being run in Devon has named its top 19 shortlisted projects.</description><pubDate>Sep 15 2008 10:06AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Shortlist_for_Devon_commercial_scheme_revealed_-_commercial_mortgages/3605/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mathon reveals new business director  - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mathon_reveals_new_business_director__-_commercial_mortgages/3601/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgages lender Mathon has announced the successful candidate for its newly-created senior position.</description><pubDate>Sep 11 2008  9:52AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mathon_reveals_new_business_director__-_commercial_mortgages/3601/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Nationwide merges with Cheshire and Derbyshire - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Nationwide_merges_with_Cheshire_and_Derbyshire_-_commercial_mortgages/3596/196.aspx</link><description>Nationwide has announced that a merger will take place with the Derbyshire and Cheshire building societies.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Sep  9 2008  8:58AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Nationwide_merges_with_Cheshire_and_Derbyshire_-_commercial_mortgages/3596/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank of England maintains interest rates - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_of_England_maintains_interest_rates_-_commercial_mortgages/3591/196.aspx</link><description>In news that could influence commercial mortgages, it has been announced that interest rates are to be maintained at five per cent.</description><pubDate>Sep  4 2008  2:32PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_of_England_maintains_interest_rates_-_commercial_mortgages/3591/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Sheffield office phase completed</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sheffield_office_phase_completed/3586/196.aspx</link><description>Phase two of a commercial property scheme in Sheffield has been completed.</description><pubDate>Sep  2 2008  9:42AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sheffield_office_phase_completed/3586/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham firm to develop Leicester site - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_firm_to_develop_Leicester_site_-_commercial_mortgages_/3576/196.aspx</link><description>In commercial mortgages news, Birmingham-based firm Stoford Developments has acquired planning permission to build a new site in the Midlands' 'golden triangle'.</description><pubDate>Aug 29 2008 11:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_firm_to_develop_Leicester_site_-_commercial_mortgages_/3576/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office lettings market 'will grow' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_lettings_market_'will_grow'_-_commercial_mortgages/3572/196.aspx</link><description>The office rental market in Yorkshire is predicted to grow despite the national economic slowdown, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Aug 27 2008 10:10AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_lettings_market_'will_grow'_-_commercial_mortgages/3572/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Johnson lays down Olympic challenge - commercial mortgages </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Johnson_lays_down_Olympic_challenge_-_commercial_mortgages_/3566/196.aspx</link><description>London mayor Boris Johnson has challenged investors and developers to come up with radical plans to ensure the strongest possible economic legacy for east London emerges from the 2012 Olympic Games.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug 22 2008 11:22AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Johnson_lays_down_Olympic_challenge_-_commercial_mortgages_/3566/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manchester office sector 'benefiting from downturn' - commercial mortgages  </title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_office_sector_'benefiting_from_downturn'_-_commercial_mortgages__/3556/196.aspx</link><description>The office sector in Manchester is actually gaining from the current downturn in the sector, a developer has said, news that may interest those with commercial mortgages.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug 20 2008 11:27AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_office_sector_'benefiting_from_downturn'_-_commercial_mortgages__/3556/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property demand 'still exists' - Commercial Mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_demand_'still_exists'_-_Commercial_Mortgages/3559/196.aspx</link><description>The demand for commercial property is still there, despite the credit crunch, it has been claimed.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug 18 2008  3:23PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_demand_'still_exists'_-_Commercial_Mortgages/3559/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Inflation 'soon to fall' says economist - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Inflation_'soon_to_fall'_says_economist_-_commercial_mortgages/3564/196.aspx</link><description>Although the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recorded a major jump in inflation this month, the rate should soon start falling again, an economist has predicted.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug 14 2008 11:09AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Inflation_'soon_to_fall'_says_economist_-_commercial_mortgages/3564/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business district sees new tenant arrive - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_district_sees_new_tenant_arrive_-_commercial_mortgages/3538/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, it has been announced that Manchester's new Spinningfields business district has secured a new tenant.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug 12 2008  3:05PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_district_sees_new_tenant_arrive_-_commercial_mortgages/3538/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Base rate 'to be lowered before Christmas' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Base_rate_'to_be_lowered_before_Christmas'_-_commercial_mortgages/3531/196.aspx</link><description>Those hoping to see the Bank of England's base rate fall can expect an early Christmas present, an economist has predicted.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug  8 2008 11:26AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Base_rate_'to_be_lowered_before_Christmas'_-_commercial_mortgages/3531/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office block hope for Bolton - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_block_hope_for_Bolton_-_commercial_mortgages/3534/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, an office development in Bolton has been completed and is seeking interest from companies keen to take advantage of the building's advantageous location.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug  6 2008  2:01PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_block_hope_for_Bolton_-_commercial_mortgages/3534/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Leeds office market 'bucks trend' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_office_market_'bucks_trend'_-_commercial_mortgages/188/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, a study has found that the office market in the heart of Leeds has held up far better than the UK market as a whole.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Aug  4 2008  3:03PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_office_market_'bucks_trend'_-_commercial_mortgages/188/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail park bought - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_park_bought_-_commercial_mortgages/192/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, a company has given a vote of confidence in the commercial retail sector in Leeds by making a new investment in the city.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Jul 31 2008  3:51PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_park_bought_-_commercial_mortgages/192/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Upbeat assessment of Scotland provided - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Upbeat_assessment_of_Scotland_provided_-_commercial_mortgages/196/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may galvanise those with commercial mortgages, it has been stated that Scotland's current situation in the commercial property sector is still a strong one.&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Jul 29 2008  3:41PM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Upbeat_assessment_of_Scotland_provided_-_commercial_mortgages/196/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial market ''strong in Leeds'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_''strong_in_Leeds''_-_commercial_mortgages/3527/196.aspx</link><description>In news that is likely to interest holders of commercial mortgages, new figures show demand for office lettings remains healthy in Leeds, despite nationwide difficulties elsewhere in the property sector.</description><pubDate>Jul 25 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_''strong_in_Leeds''_-_commercial_mortgages/3527/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham market ''to withstand crunch'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_market_''to_withstand_crunch''_-_commercial_mortgages/3521/196.aspx</link><description>The office space market in Birmingham could hit a golden patch in 2010, according to a new report released by Atisreal, something that may interest those searching for commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Jul 23 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_market_''to_withstand_crunch''_-_commercial_mortgages/3521/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bottom of commercial property market ''to be in 2009'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bottom_of_commercial_property_market_''to_be_in_2009''_-_commercial_mortgages/3517/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property market is likely to reach its floor in early 2009, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul 22 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bottom_of_commercial_property_market_''to_be_in_2009''_-_commercial_mortgages/3517/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Fresh offices proposed in Mansfield - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fresh_offices_proposed_in_Mansfield_-_commercial_mortgages/3514/196.aspx</link><description>New offices could be created in Mansfield if proposals are given the go ahead there by the district council, something that may interest those looking for commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Jul 21 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fresh_offices_proposed_in_Mansfield_-_commercial_mortgages/3514/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Empty rates legislation is "significant" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Empty_rates_legislation_is_"significant"_-_commercial_mortgages/3510/196.aspx</link><description>The recently introduced 'empty rates' legislation is &amp;quot;significant&amp;quot; for property investors and people with commercial mortgages, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul 18 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Empty_rates_legislation_is_"significant"_-_commercial_mortgages/3510/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Edinburgh office take up ''still rising'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_office_take_up_''still_rising''_-_commercial_mortgages/3505/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may encourage those with commercial mortgages in Scotland, the Edinburgh office market has shown an increase in rental lettings during the second quarter of 2008.</description><pubDate>Jul 17 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_office_take_up_''still_rising''_-_commercial_mortgages/3505/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Trade park sees success - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Trade_park_sees_success_-_commercial_mortgages/3501/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, a business park in Widnes has seen a number of new lets being clinched as demand for its property rises.</description><pubDate>Jul 16 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Trade_park_sees_success_-_commercial_mortgages/3501/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>MPC urged to hold fire on rates as inflation rises - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPC_urged_to_hold_fire_on_rates_as_inflation_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/3498/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has been urged not to raise interest rates in response to the latest inflation figures.</description><pubDate>Jul 15 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPC_urged_to_hold_fire_on_rates_as_inflation_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/3498/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firm secures tenancy of bank - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firm_secures_tenancy_of_bank_-_commercial_mortgages/3493/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, Gladedale Developments has been celebrating attracting another major company to its Lochrin Square development in Edinburgh.</description><pubDate>Jul 14 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firm_secures_tenancy_of_bank_-_commercial_mortgages/3493/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>MP in empty rates relief campaign - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MP_in_empty_rates_relief_campaign_-_commercial_mortgages/3490/196.aspx</link><description>An backbench MP has launched a campaign to get the government to reconsider its decision to end empty rates relief, news that may interest those with commercial mortgages on such buildings.</description><pubDate>Jul 11 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MP_in_empty_rates_relief_campaign_-_commercial_mortgages/3490/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham property to be refurbished - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_property_to_be_refurbished_-_commercial_mortgages/3485/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages in Birmingham, a major commercial building in the city is to be refurbished in a bid to ensure it remains a viable prospect for potential tenants.</description><pubDate>Jul 10 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_property_to_be_refurbished_-_commercial_mortgages/3485/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Liverpool''s dome to be become ''modern office space'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liverpool''s_dome_to_be_become_''modern_office_space''_-_commercial_mortgages/3480/196.aspx</link><description>Firms in Liverpool are queuing to secure commercial mortgages for office space in one of the city's most iconic buildings, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul  9 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liverpool''s_dome_to_be_become_''modern_office_space''_-_commercial_mortgages/3480/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Congestion charges changed in London - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Congestion_charges_changed_in_London_-_commercial_mortgages/3478/196.aspx</link><description>In news which could affect people looking for commercial mortgages, mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced that it has ditched plans to introduce a &amp;#163;25 congestion charge for the centre of the capital.</description><pubDate>Jul  8 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Congestion_charges_changed_in_London_-_commercial_mortgages/3478/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Development success ''opened the door'' for Gladman''s fourth phase - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Development_success_''opened_the_door''_for_Gladman''s_fourth_phase_-_commercial_mortgages/3470/196.aspx</link><description>The next phase of the Calder Business Park in Wakefield, being created by Gladman Developments, has been launched, news that may concern those in the commercial mortgages sector.</description><pubDate>Jul  7 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Development_success_''opened_the_door''_for_Gladman''s_fourth_phase_-_commercial_mortgages/3470/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>C-Charge consultation begins - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/C-Charge_consultation_begins_-_commercial_mortgages/3472/196.aspx</link><description>A public consultation has been launched about controversial plans to introduce a new congestion charge system in Manchester.</description><pubDate>Jul  7 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/C-Charge_consultation_begins_-_commercial_mortgages/3472/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office development is ''a success'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_development_is_''a_success''_-_commercial_mortgages/3467/196.aspx</link><description>A newly-finished commercial development in Crewe has seen a considerable amount of interest since its completion two weeks a go, it has emerged.</description><pubDate>Jul  3 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_development_is_''a_success''_-_commercial_mortgages/3467/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Offices come in with average energy grade of C - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Offices_come_in_with_average_energy_grade_of_C_-_commercial_mortgages/3463/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, it has been revealed that the average commercial office in the UK has an average energy performance rating of C.</description><pubDate>Jul  2 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Offices_come_in_with_average_energy_grade_of_C_-_commercial_mortgages/3463/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Offices gain new tenants - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Offices_gain_new_tenants_-_commercial_mortgages/3458/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those seeking commercial mortgages, a Salford-based office company has acquired three new tenants for its landmark offices by the Manchester Ship Canal.</description><pubDate>Jul  1 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Offices_gain_new_tenants_-_commercial_mortgages/3458/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>City''s office market boosted by new figures - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/City''s_office_market_boosted_by_new_figures_-_commercial_mortgages/3454/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, new research has suggested that the commercial office market in Leeds is in a healthy state.</description><pubDate>Jun 27 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/City''s_office_market_boosted_by_new_figures_-_commercial_mortgages/3454/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Government pushes planning reforms through - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_pushes_planning_reforms_through_-_commercial_mortgages/3449/196.aspx</link><description>Planning reforms have been pushed through by the government, news that may concern those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Jun 26 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_pushes_planning_reforms_through_-_commercial_mortgages/3449/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Calls for tax on empty properties - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Calls_for_tax_on_empty_properties_-_commercial_mortgages/3445/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, empty commercial premises should be subject to taxes, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jun 25 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Calls_for_tax_on_empty_properties_-_commercial_mortgages/3445/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Body backs C-Charge - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Body_backs_C-Charge_-_commercial_mortgages/3443/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, a group of businesses including commercial property firms have spoken out in support of the Manchester congestion charge plan.</description><pubDate>Jun 24 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Body_backs_C-Charge_-_commercial_mortgages/3443/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>C-charge concession may boost business - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/C-charge_concession_may_boost_business_-_commercial_mortgages/3437/196.aspx</link><description>A concession may be made to those travelling in the Trafford Park industrial estate in Manchester to limit the amount they will have to pay under the scheme.</description><pubDate>Jun 23 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/C-charge_concession_may_boost_business_-_commercial_mortgages/3437/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manchester congestion zone details revealed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_congestion_zone_details_revealed_-_commercial_mortgages/3433/196.aspx</link><description>Details have started to emerge of the proposed boundary of the inner Manchester congestion charging zone.</description><pubDate>Jun 20 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_congestion_zone_details_revealed_-_commercial_mortgages/3433/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham revamp tipped to aid commercial property market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_revamp_tipped_to_aid_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/3431/196.aspx</link><description>In new that may interest those with commercial mortgages in the Birmingham area, the commercial property market on the south side of the city centre has been tipped to gain from the revamp of New Street railway station.</description><pubDate>Jun 19 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_revamp_tipped_to_aid_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/3431/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Region''s office market ''defies trend'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Region''s_office_market_''defies_trend''_-_commercial_mortgages/3424/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may be of interest top those seeking commercial mortgages, it has been stated that the office market in Yorkshire is beating national trends.</description><pubDate>Jun 18 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Region''s_office_market_''defies_trend''_-_commercial_mortgages/3424/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Development zone brings dividends - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Development_zone_brings_dividends_-_commercial_mortgages/3422/196.aspx</link><description>Those interested in taking out commercial mortgages may find good prospects in the Ashton Moss area of Greater Manchester, following news that the creation of a flagship economic development has attracted &amp;#163;400 million of new investment.</description><pubDate>Jun 17 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Development_zone_brings_dividends_-_commercial_mortgages/3422/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Long term attitude vital to investment says expert - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Long_term_attitude_vital_to_investment_says_expert_-_commercial_mortgages/3417/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those who are thinking of taking out commercial mortgages, an industry expert has advised of the need to make sure such activity is undertaken with the long-term in mind.</description><pubDate>Jun 16 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Long_term_attitude_vital_to_investment_says_expert_-_commercial_mortgages/3417/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Credit crunch is "exciting", says entrepreneur - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Credit_crunch_is_"exciting",_says_entrepreneur_-_commercial_mortgages/3412/196.aspx</link><description>A property entrepreneur in Yorkshire has said the credit crunch has produced an &amp;quot;exciting&amp;quot; environment in which many possibilities exist for those in the commercial sector.</description><pubDate>Jun 13 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Credit_crunch_is_"exciting",_says_entrepreneur_-_commercial_mortgages/3412/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mayor urged to ban out-of-town shopping centres - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mayor_urged_to_ban_out-of-town_shopping_centres_-_commercial_mortgages/3409/196.aspx</link><description>London mayor Boris Johnson has been urged to ban out-of-town shopping centres.</description><pubDate>Jun 12 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mayor_urged_to_ban_out-of-town_shopping_centres_-_commercial_mortgages/3409/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Strength of Yorkshire commercial market hailed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Strength_of_Yorkshire_commercial_market_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages/3406/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may boost those seeking commercial mortgages, the market in Yorkshire has been described by an economist as being much more robust than some commentators have suggested.</description><pubDate>Jun 11 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Strength_of_Yorkshire_commercial_market_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages/3406/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Brokers head for commercial sector - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brokers_head_for_commercial_sector_-_commercial_mortgages/3402/196.aspx</link><description>An increasing number of mortgage brokers are moving into the commercial mortgages sector, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jun 10 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brokers_head_for_commercial_sector_-_commercial_mortgages/3402/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rics in planning law change call - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_in_planning_law_change_call_-_commercial_mortgages/3396/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those looking for commercial mortgages in rural areas, the Royal institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has called for a change to help the development of more commercial property in the countryside.</description><pubDate>Jun  9 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_in_planning_law_change_call_-_commercial_mortgages/3396/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Crossrail takes up Canary Wharf offices - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Crossrail_takes_up_Canary_Wharf_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/3395/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages, Transport for London has taken up office space at Canary Wharf as the new head office for Crossrail.</description><pubDate>Jun  6 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Crossrail_takes_up_Canary_Wharf_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/3395/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Homes firm in major premises expansion - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Homes_firm_in_major_premises_expansion_-_commercial_mortgages/3388/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages, a housing development firm in Birmingham has provided the landlords Segro with its biggest letting deal at its Kings Norton Business Centre in two years.</description><pubDate>Jun  5 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Homes_firm_in_major_premises_expansion_-_commercial_mortgages/3388/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Welsh assembly in major regeneration plan - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Welsh_assembly_in_major_regeneration_plan_-_commercial_mortgages/3385/196.aspx</link><description>A new regeneration plan has been devised for a run-down location in south Wales, the Welsh assembly government has announced.</description><pubDate>Jun  4 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Welsh_assembly_in_major_regeneration_plan_-_commercial_mortgages/3385/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manchester prospects boosted by chancellor - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_prospects_boosted_by_chancellor_-_commercial_mortgages/3381/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages in the Manchester area, chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling has said the city has a bright economic and commercial future.</description><pubDate>Jun  3 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_prospects_boosted_by_chancellor_-_commercial_mortgages/3381/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property downturn ''means bargains'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_downturn_''means_bargains''_-_commercial_mortgages/3379/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those thinking of taking out commercial mortgages, it has been suggested that now is a good time for commercial property investment in the UK.</description><pubDate>Jun  2 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_downturn_''means_bargains''_-_commercial_mortgages/3379/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Experts rule out June rate rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Experts_rule_out_June_rate_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/3373/196.aspx</link><description>A panel of experts has unanimously agreed that the most probable decision when the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) meets next month will be the holding of the present base rate of five per cent.</description><pubDate>May 30 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Experts_rule_out_June_rate_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/3373/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Regent Street ''doing well'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Regent_Street_''doing_well''_-_commercial_mortgages/3371/196.aspx</link><description>Those seeking commercial mortgages may want to explore property development opportunities on London's Regent Street, following comments made by The Crowne Estate.</description><pubDate>May 29 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Regent_Street_''doing_well''_-_commercial_mortgages/3371/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Yorkshire bucking trends says RICS - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Yorkshire_bucking_trends_says_RICS_-_commercial_mortgages/3367/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has said that many sectors in the commercial property market in Yorkshire and the Humber are doing better than the rest of the country.</description><pubDate>May 28 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Yorkshire_bucking_trends_says_RICS_-_commercial_mortgages/3367/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Oswestry development scheme to be unveiled - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Oswestry_development_scheme_to_be_unveiled_-_commercial_mortgages/3361/196.aspx</link><description>Those looking for commercial mortgages may be interested to read about a new development scheme in Oswestry, which will be unveiled to the public next week.</description><pubDate>May 27 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Oswestry_development_scheme_to_be_unveiled_-_commercial_mortgages/3361/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Holme Valley industrial estate sold - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Holme_Valley_industrial_estate_sold_-_commercial_mortgages/3356/196.aspx</link><description>Those who are looking for commercial mortgages may be interested to read that Lee Mills Industrial Estate in Holme Valley was recently sold to an unnamed buyer.</description><pubDate>May 23 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Holme_Valley_industrial_estate_sold_-_commercial_mortgages/3356/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>British Land plans Birmingham office development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land_plans_Birmingham_office_development_-_commercial_mortgages/3355/196.aspx</link><description>Those looking for commercial mortgages may be interested to read that a planning application to build a &amp;#163;160 million 35-storey office development has been submitted to Birmingham city council by British Land.</description><pubDate>May 22 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land_plans_Birmingham_office_development_-_commercial_mortgages/3355/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail development makeover in York - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_development_makeover_in_York_-_commercial_mortgages/3350/196.aspx</link><description>A new multi-million pound property deal could help maintain the popularity of shopping on Coney Street in York, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>May 21 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_development_makeover_in_York_-_commercial_mortgages/3350/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Worst is passed, says British Land - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Worst_is_passed,_says_British_Land_-_commercial_mortgages/3345/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those thinking of taking out commercial mortgages, British Land has said that the worst of the property downturn has now passed.</description><pubDate>May 20 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Worst_is_passed,_says_British_Land_-_commercial_mortgages/3345/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property ''set to bounce back'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''set_to_bounce_back''_-_commercial_mortgages/3342/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those thinking of taking out commercial mortgages, some analysts have said that commercial property is set to bounce back from the credit-crunch influenced slump, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>May 19 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''set_to_bounce_back''_-_commercial_mortgages/3342/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Tram extensions may boost Manchester property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Tram_extensions_may_boost_Manchester_property_-_commercial_mortgages/3337/196.aspx</link><description>Those with commercial mortgages in the Manchester area may be in for a boost after the government confirmed it was releasing extra funds to help develop the city's transport network.</description><pubDate>May 16 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Tram_extensions_may_boost_Manchester_property_-_commercial_mortgages/3337/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Qatari investors eye more projects - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Qatari_investors_eye_more_projects_-_commercial_mortgages/3333/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those thinking of taking out commercial mortgages, overseas backers behind a major new commercial property project in London have indicated they remain confident in the capital's market.</description><pubDate>May 15 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Qatari_investors_eye_more_projects_-_commercial_mortgages/3333/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firm keen to keep investing - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firm_keen_to_keep_investing_-_commercial_mortgages/3331/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may give those with commercial mortgages ideas on how to proceed in the current economic climate, the Town Centre Group property firm has said it believes continued investment is the best way forward.</description><pubDate>May 14 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firm_keen_to_keep_investing_-_commercial_mortgages/3331/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Enquiry starts into green offices - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Enquiry_starts_into_green_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/3325/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, the government has begun an enquiry into ways in which it can ensure commercial premises are made greener.</description><pubDate>May 13 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Enquiry_starts_into_green_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/3325/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Executive confident about commercial property market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Executive_confident_about_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/3322/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may encourage those thinking of taking out commercial mortgages, the executive director of the Business Centre Association Jennifer Brooke has given an upbeat assessment of the flexible managed space segment of the industry.</description><pubDate>May 12 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Executive_confident_about_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/3322/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business park created in Mansfield - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_park_created_in_Mansfield_-_commercial_mortgages/3318/196.aspx</link><description>A new business spark is being created in Mansfield after a local firm acquired several sites which it now plans to transform.</description><pubDate>May  9 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_park_created_in_Mansfield_-_commercial_mortgages/3318/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Glasgow ''needs more office space'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Glasgow_''needs_more_office_space''_-_commercial_mortgages/3315/196.aspx</link><description>Glasgow needs more office space, it has been reported, news which may interest those with commercial mortgages in the area.</description><pubDate>May  8 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Glasgow_''needs_more_office_space''_-_commercial_mortgages/3315/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manchester property sector remains optimistic - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_property_sector_remains_optimistic_-_commercial_mortgages/3306/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, the majority of experts in the Manchester property sector believe the city's commercial property boom has not fallen flat.</description><pubDate>May  7 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_property_sector_remains_optimistic_-_commercial_mortgages/3306/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Leahy appointment may boost Liverpool - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leahy_appointment_may_boost_Liverpool_-_commercial_mortgages/3309/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking to take on commercial mortgages in the Merseyside area, Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has been appointed to a board which will oversee Liverpool's economic development.</description><pubDate>May  7 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leahy_appointment_may_boost_Liverpool_-_commercial_mortgages/3309/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Brewers in expansion plans - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brewers_in_expansion_plans_-_commercial_mortgages/3303/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, brewer Whitbread is looking to increase its commercial property usage by increasing its number of outlets.</description><pubDate>May  2 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brewers_in_expansion_plans_-_commercial_mortgages/3303/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Markets defy downturn - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Markets_defy_downturn_-_commercial_mortgages/3298/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may encourage those with or seeking commercial mortgages, it has been reported that some local commercial property markets are defying the credit crunch.</description><pubDate>May  1 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Markets_defy_downturn_-_commercial_mortgages/3298/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investors report trend-bucking results - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_report_trend-bucking_results_-_commercial_mortgages/3295/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages, a real estate investment firm has produced results indicating it is possible for companies to see their assets rise in the current climate.</description><pubDate>Apr 30 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_report_trend-bucking_results_-_commercial_mortgages/3295/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property funds in turnaround - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_funds_in_turnaround_-_commercial_mortgages/3291/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may encourage those thinking of taking out commercial mortgages, private investor property funds saw a net inflow for the first time this year in March.</description><pubDate>Apr 29 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_funds_in_turnaround_-_commercial_mortgages/3291/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Buying at bottom of market ''possible now'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Buying_at_bottom_of_market_''possible_now''_-_commercial_mortgages/3287/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may be of interest to those with commercial mortgages, it has been suggested that now may be a good time to invest in parts of the UK property market.</description><pubDate>Apr 28 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Buying_at_bottom_of_market_''possible_now''_-_commercial_mortgages/3287/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham office take-up increases - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_office_take-up_increases_-_commercial_mortgages/3282/196.aspx</link><description>The take-up of city centre office space in Birmingham has increased, new figures have shown.</description><pubDate>Apr 25 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_office_take-up_increases_-_commercial_mortgages/3282/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham property confidence ''still high'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_property_confidence_''still_high''_-_commercial_mortgages/3277/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those looking to take out commercial mortgages in the midlands, the commercial property market in Birmingham has been described as still containing a lot of confidence.</description><pubDate>Apr 24 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_property_confidence_''still_high''_-_commercial_mortgages/3277/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial real estate rise hailed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_real_estate_rise_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages/3276/196.aspx</link><description>New figures from the British Bankers Association (BBA) for commercial mortgages have been hailed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) as good news.</description><pubDate>Apr 23 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_real_estate_rise_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages/3276/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London retail holds up - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_retail_holds_up_-_commercial_mortgages/3270/196.aspx</link><description>In news which suggests those looking for commercial mortgages in the retail property sector would be better off in the capital than elsewhere, new figures have shown London is easily outperforming the UK as a whole.</description><pubDate>Apr 22 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_retail_holds_up_-_commercial_mortgages/3270/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Irish investors ''flocking to London'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Irish_investors_''flocking_to_London''_-_commercial_mortgages/3267/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages, the London commercial property sector is reportedly in line for a boost from an influx of new Irish investment.</description><pubDate>Apr 21 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Irish_investors_''flocking_to_London''_-_commercial_mortgages/3267/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>West End ''in better shape'' to face downturn - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/West_End_''in_better_shape''_to_face_downturn_-_commercial_mortgages/3263/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may provide those with commercial mortgages with ideas on where they should be investing, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has predicted that the West End of London will survive the problems in the commercial office sector better than most other localities.</description><pubDate>Apr 18 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/West_End_''in_better_shape''_to_face_downturn_-_commercial_mortgages/3263/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Wales bucks auction trend - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Wales_bucks_auction_trend_-_commercial_mortgages/3258/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those looking to take out commercial mortgages, Wales has emerged as a region that appears to be bucking the trend for commercial auctions.</description><pubDate>Apr 17 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Wales_bucks_auction_trend_-_commercial_mortgages/3258/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Northern property reports solid performance - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Northern_property_reports_solid_performance_-_commercial_mortgages/3254/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, it has been stated that the level of lettings demand is holding up well in business parks.</description><pubDate>Apr 16 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Northern_property_reports_solid_performance_-_commercial_mortgages/3254/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Capital value fall slows again - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Capital_value_fall_slows_again_-_commercial_mortgages/3251/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may encourage those with commercial mortgages, new figures have shown a further decrease in the fall of capital values.</description><pubDate>Apr 15 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Capital_value_fall_slows_again_-_commercial_mortgages/3251/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New hotel deal confirmed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_hotel_deal_confirmed_-_commercial_mortgages/3246/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may provide a further indication that the hotel sector could be a good place to have commercial mortgages, the Crown Estate has sold its 125-year leasehold on the Cafe Royal's block on Regent Street in London to Israeli hotel and property investment company Alrov.</description><pubDate>Apr 14 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_hotel_deal_confirmed_-_commercial_mortgages/3246/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Green light for Stirling retail park - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Green_light_for_Stirling_retail_park_-_commercial_mortgages/3242/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those looking for commercial mortgages connected with retail sector property, a proposed &amp;#163;20 million retail park in Stirling has been granted planning permission.</description><pubDate>Apr 11 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Green_light_for_Stirling_retail_park_-_commercial_mortgages/3242/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Base rate cut to 5% - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Base_rate_cut_to_5%_-_commercial_mortgages/3239/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has announced today that it is shaving 0.</description><pubDate>Apr 10 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Base_rate_cut_to_5%_-_commercial_mortgages/3239/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Liverpool office building on market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liverpool_office_building_on_market_-_commercial_mortgages/3236/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may be of interest to those seeking commercial mortgages for office property, such a building has been put up for sale in the centre of Liverpool.</description><pubDate>Apr  9 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liverpool_office_building_on_market_-_commercial_mortgages/3236/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Debenhams heads Highland retail development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Debenhams_heads_Highland_retail_development_-_commercial_mortgages/3230/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may indicate that retail property offers some good investment prospects, the Debenhams chain has agreed to set up a new store as the centrepiece of a retail development in the Highland town of Elgin, near Inverness.</description><pubDate>Apr  8 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Debenhams_heads_Highland_retail_development_-_commercial_mortgages/3230/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property fund poised for purchases - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_fund_poised_for_purchases_-_commercial_mortgages/3226/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages for new property ventures, a &amp;#163;1 billion fund has been set up to make the most of new buying opportunities that may arise.</description><pubDate>Apr  7 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_fund_poised_for_purchases_-_commercial_mortgages/3226/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property ''price is right'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''price_is_right''_-_commercial_mortgages/3221/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those thinking of taking out commercial mortgages, an industry expert has suggested that the recent dip in values has left commercial property in the UK more appropriately priced.</description><pubDate>Apr  4 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''price_is_right''_-_commercial_mortgages/3221/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Majority forecast rate cut - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Majority_forecast_rate_cut_-_commercial_mortgages/3219/196.aspx</link><description>The majority of economists and experts in a poll have predicted that the Bank of England's monetary policy committee will cut the base rate by 0.</description><pubDate>Apr  3 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Majority_forecast_rate_cut_-_commercial_mortgages/3219/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Central London property sale completed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Central_London_property_sale_completed_-_commercial_mortgages/3215/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages, a central London property has been sold for a figure reported to be around &amp;#163;90 million.</description><pubDate>Apr  2 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Central_London_property_sale_completed_-_commercial_mortgages/3215/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Newcastle could get £250m complex - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Newcastle_could_get_£250m_complex_-_commercial_mortgages/3209/196.aspx</link><description>A &amp;#163;250 million plan to develop a new commercial, leisure and housing complex in Newcastle could lead to a demand for commercial mortgages, if the development gets the go ahead.</description><pubDate>Apr  1 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Newcastle_could_get_£250m_complex_-_commercial_mortgages/3209/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Canary Wharf development going ahead - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Canary_Wharf_development_going_ahead_-_commercial_mortgages/3205/196.aspx</link><description>Phase two of the Canary Court development has been given the green light, in news which may be of interest to those seeking commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Mar 31 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Canary_Wharf_development_going_ahead_-_commercial_mortgages/3205/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Middle-eastern Investors show confidence - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Middle-eastern_Investors_show_confidence_-_commercial_mortgages/3203/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those thinking of taking out commercial mortgages, it has been reported that investors from the Middle East are returning in large numbers to the commercial property market in London.</description><pubDate>Mar 28 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Middle-eastern_Investors_show_confidence_-_commercial_mortgages/3203/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK commercial property defended - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_commercial_property_defended_-_commercial_mortgages/3199/196.aspx</link><description>UK commercial property is still a good investment despite the recent downturn in the market, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Mar 27 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_commercial_property_defended_-_commercial_mortgages/3199/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Liverpool commercial property in location shift - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liverpool_commercial_property_in_location_shift_-_commercial_mortgages/3194/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages, a report has found that those seeking office space in Liverpool have been increasingly looking away from the city centre.</description><pubDate>Mar 26 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liverpool_commercial_property_in_location_shift_-_commercial_mortgages/3194/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Developer in Manchester commercial investment - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developer_in_Manchester_commercial_investment_-_commercial_mortgages/3191/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, a property developer has bought a site close to the centre of Manchester in a move which could indicate that the market in the city is alive and well.</description><pubDate>Mar 25 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developer_in_Manchester_commercial_investment_-_commercial_mortgages/3191/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Liverpool ''offers investment opportunities'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liverpool_''offers_investment_opportunities''_-_commercial_mortgages/3186/196.aspx</link><description>Those who are interested in taking out commercial mortgages may be interested to read about increasing opportunities for investment in Liverpool.</description><pubDate>Mar 20 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liverpool_''offers_investment_opportunities''_-_commercial_mortgages/3186/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail ''one of the safest areas for small investors'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_''one_of_the_safest_areas_for_small_investors''_-_commercial_mortgages/3184/196.aspx</link><description>Retail is &amp;quot;probably one of the safest areas&amp;quot; for smaller investors to buy in the current financial climate, it has been suggested, in news which may be of interest to those looking for commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Mar 19 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_''one_of_the_safest_areas_for_small_investors''_-_commercial_mortgages/3184/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Smaller shops and offices provide "quite good investments" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Smaller_shops_and_offices_provide_"quite_good_investments"_-_commercial_mortgages/3179/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property market relies heavily on the economy in a particular area and should be approached with this mindset, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Mar 18 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Smaller_shops_and_offices_provide_"quite_good_investments"_-_commercial_mortgages/3179/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Council invests in office space - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Council_invests_in_office_space_-_commercial_mortgages/3175/196.aspx</link><description>West Sussex county council is set to purchase a building to create new offices in Horsham town centre, it has emerged.</description><pubDate>Mar 17 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Council_invests_in_office_space_-_commercial_mortgages/3175/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>SME office space supply ''low'' in Edinburgh - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/SME_office_space_supply_''low''_in_Edinburgh_-_commercial_mortgages/3172/196.aspx</link><description>Those with commercial mortgages on property in Edinburgh may find high levels of demand for it from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a report.</description><pubDate>Mar 14 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/SME_office_space_supply_''low''_in_Edinburgh_-_commercial_mortgages/3172/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Survey reveals rate cut expectation - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Survey_reveals_rate_cut_expectation_-_commercial_mortgages/3169/196.aspx</link><description>A new survey has revealed that the majority of Britons expect interest rates to be under five per cent by the end of 2008.</description><pubDate>Mar 13 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Survey_reveals_rate_cut_expectation_-_commercial_mortgages/3169/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London hailed as ''best in world'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_hailed_as_''best_in_world''_-_commercial_mortgages/3164/196.aspx</link><description>London is the best city in the world to do business and still has the capacity to be a strong commercial property centre, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Mar 12 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_hailed_as_''best_in_world''_-_commercial_mortgages/3164/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham pushes ahead with commercial development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_pushes_ahead_with_commercial_development_-_commercial_mortgages/3160/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those seeking commercial mortgages, the City of Birmingham has taken a jump forward in the amount of office space it can offer with the opening of a new complex in the city centre.</description><pubDate>Mar 11 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_pushes_ahead_with_commercial_development_-_commercial_mortgages/3160/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Report says more commercial space needed in Exeter - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Report_says_more_commercial_space_needed_in_Exeter_-_commercial_mortgages/3155/196.aspx</link><description>Those looking to take out commercial mortgages may find that Exeter is a good location in which to invest as the city is reportedly suffering from a shortage of commercial office space.</description><pubDate>Mar 10 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Report_says_more_commercial_space_needed_in_Exeter_-_commercial_mortgages/3155/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rics tips may rate cut - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_tips_may_rate_cut_-_commercial_mortgages/3153/196.aspx</link><description>The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has predicted that the next cut in the Bank of England base rate will come in May.</description><pubDate>Mar  7 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_tips_may_rate_cut_-_commercial_mortgages/3153/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>IFA''s still backing property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/IFA''s_still_backing_property_-_commercial_mortgages/3147/196.aspx</link><description>Many independent financial advisors (IFAs) would still back commercial property investment in the UK, a new survey has shown.</description><pubDate>Mar  6 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/IFA''s_still_backing_property_-_commercial_mortgages/3147/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Look north for property prospects, says expert - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Look_north_for_property_prospects,_says_expert_-_commercial_mortgages/3143/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those looking for commercial mortgages, an expert on the property industry in Scotland has said it has avoided the worst of the commercial property downturn because of the increased amount of business being carried out there.</description><pubDate>Mar  5 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Look_north_for_property_prospects,_says_expert_-_commercial_mortgages/3143/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property deal confirmed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_deal_confirmed_-_commercial_mortgages/3138/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, a major property deal has been confirmed in London which will see a property portfolio changing hands for &amp;#163;220 million.</description><pubDate>Mar  4 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_deal_confirmed_-_commercial_mortgages/3138/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property ''exceeds 2007 returns expectations'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_''exceeds_2007_returns_expectations''_-_commercial_mortgages/3135/196.aspx</link><description>Returns on commercial property were better in 2007 than expected, new figures have indicated.</description><pubDate>Mar  3 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_''exceeds_2007_returns_expectations''_-_commercial_mortgages/3135/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham claims top spot of hotspots - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_claims_top_spot_of_hotspots_-_commercial_mortgages/3132/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may be of interest to those seeking commercial mortgages, a survey has shown that the city of Birmingham has come out ahead of all other provincial cities as a serviced office hotspot in 2007.</description><pubDate>Feb 29 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_claims_top_spot_of_hotspots_-_commercial_mortgages/3132/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Peterborough law firm expands property team - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Peterborough_law_firm_expands_property_team_-_commercial_mortgages/3127/196.aspx</link><description>A law firm in Peterborough is expanding its commercial property team, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>Feb 28 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Peterborough_law_firm_expands_property_team_-_commercial_mortgages/3127/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Birmingham seeks central expansion - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_seeks_central_expansion_-_commercial_mortgages/3123/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, city planners in Birmingham have unveiled a blueprint which will see the city centre expanded into surrounding areas, which could mean the creation of many new office and other commercial premises.</description><pubDate>Feb 27 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Birmingham_seeks_central_expansion_-_commercial_mortgages/3123/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Green commercial property initiative launched - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Green_commercial_property_initiative_launched_-_commercial_mortgages/3119/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, a new scheme has been launched to cut the level of emissions generated by commercial office buildings.</description><pubDate>Feb 26 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Green_commercial_property_initiative_launched_-_commercial_mortgages/3119/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Sheffield masterplan targets economic prosperity ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sheffield_masterplan_targets_economic_prosperity_?_commercial_mortgages/3117/196.aspx</link><description>A new masterplan for Sheffield is hoping to attract top companies to the city and boost the local economy through showcasing the commercial opportunities available.</description><pubDate>Feb 25 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sheffield_masterplan_targets_economic_prosperity_?_commercial_mortgages/3117/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property market told not to ''talk itself down'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_market_told_not_to_''talk_itself_down''_-_commercial_mortgages/3110/196.aspx</link><description>Those involved in the commercial property market - which may include investors with commercial mortgages - have been warned not to talk themselves into a prolonged slump.</description><pubDate>Feb 22 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_market_told_not_to_''talk_itself_down''_-_commercial_mortgages/3110/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Major property swap deal completed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Major_property_swap_deal_completed_-_commercial_mortgages/3109/196.aspx</link><description>A deal which may be the biggest ever property swap in the history of West End commerce has taken place, possibly providing a template for the kind of move which many with commercial mortgages might like to undertake on a smaller scale.</description><pubDate>Feb 21 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Major_property_swap_deal_completed_-_commercial_mortgages/3109/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Leeds grade A office provision raised - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_grade_A_office_provision_raised_-_commercial_mortgages/3102/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, a new refurbishment of an office building in Leeds has been completed, adding to the availability of grade A office space in the city.</description><pubDate>Feb 20 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_grade_A_office_provision_raised_-_commercial_mortgages/3102/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bristol in record commercial office year - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bristol_in_record_commercial_office_year_-_commercial_mortgages/3098/196.aspx</link><description>Last year was a record year in Bristol for the office sector, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Feb 19 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bristol_in_record_commercial_office_year_-_commercial_mortgages/3098/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property specialists expand - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_specialists_expand_-_commercial_mortgages/3095/196.aspx</link><description>A property specialist firm has revealed expansion plans, news which may be seen by those with commercial mortgages as a sign of confidence in the property market.</description><pubDate>Feb 18 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_specialists_expand_-_commercial_mortgages/3095/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Company reveals high take up of West End offices - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Company_reveals_high_take_up_of_West_End_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/3091/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, property firm Great Portland has announced that it has secured tenancies for a number of west London office lets, suggesting that significant demand for commercial office space may still remain despite the current economic problems.</description><pubDate>Feb 15 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Company_reveals_high_take_up_of_West_End_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/3091/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property slowdown ''coming to an end'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_slowdown_''coming_to_an_end''_-_commercial_mortgages/3088/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, new figures for commercial property capital values have been released, which suggest the property downturn may be coming to an end.</description><pubDate>Feb 14 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_slowdown_''coming_to_an_end''_-_commercial_mortgages/3088/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property portfolio performance hailed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_portfolio_performance_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages/3085/196.aspx</link><description>Property Investment firm Liberty International has announced that its portfolio has continued to perform well despite the recent credit crunch.</description><pubDate>Feb 13 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_portfolio_performance_hailed_-_commercial_mortgages/3085/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manchester property ''still performing well'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_property_''still_performing_well''_-_commercial_mortgages/3080/196.aspx</link><description>While the UK commercial property industry has suffered a downturn, the situation in Manchester is far more favourable, it has been reported, news which may interest those thinking of taking out commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Feb 12 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_property_''still_performing_well''_-_commercial_mortgages/3080/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail park bought for £80m - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_park_bought_for_£80m_-_commercial_mortgages/3076/196.aspx</link><description>A retail park in London has been bought for &amp;#163;80 million in a move which those with commercial mortgages may see as a vote of confidence in the commercial property industry.</description><pubDate>Feb 11 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_park_bought_for_£80m_-_commercial_mortgages/3076/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property market ''improving'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_market_''improving''_-_commercial_mortgages/3070/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, the head of a property fund subsidiary has said the commercial property market situation is starting to improve.</description><pubDate>Feb  8 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_market_''improving''_-_commercial_mortgages/3070/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Edinburgh in increased commercial space take-up - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_in_increased_commercial_space_take-up_-_commercial_mortgages/3069/196.aspx</link><description>Edinburgh saw a major surge in the take-up of commercial office space in 2007 according to new figures, news which may interest those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Feb  7 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_in_increased_commercial_space_take-up_-_commercial_mortgages/3069/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Survey shows preference for town centre shopping - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Survey_shows_preference_for_town_centre_shopping_-_commercial_mortgages/3064/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest investors with commercial mortgages, a new survey has shown that the majority of consumers prefer not to shop out-of-town.</description><pubDate>Feb  6 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Survey_shows_preference_for_town_centre_shopping_-_commercial_mortgages/3064/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Peterborough bucks trend - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Peterborough_bucks_trend_-_commercial_mortgages/3059/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, the city of Peterborough is reportedly bucking the national trend as its commercial property sector has seen an increase in demand.</description><pubDate>Feb  5 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Peterborough_bucks_trend_-_commercial_mortgages/3059/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property growth rate tipped to be flat in Scotland - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_growth_rate_tipped_to_be_flat_in_Scotland_-_commercial_mortgages/3056/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property in Scotland will be flat this year, it has been predicted, news which may interest those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Feb  4 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_growth_rate_tipped_to_be_flat_in_Scotland_-_commercial_mortgages/3056/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Welsh offices ''bucking national trend'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Welsh_offices_''bucking_national_trend''_-_commercial_mortgages/3052/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, it has emerged that commercial office development in mid and north Wales is performing better than elsewhere in the UK.</description><pubDate>Feb  1 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Welsh_offices_''bucking_national_trend''_-_commercial_mortgages/3052/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Experts talk up Manchester commercial property prospects - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Experts_talk_up_Manchester_commercial_property_prospects_-_commercial_mortgages/3046/196.aspx</link><description>Experts on the property industry have said that there is no cause to fear for Manchester's commercial property prospects in 2008, news which may interest those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Jan 31 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Experts_talk_up_Manchester_commercial_property_prospects_-_commercial_mortgages/3046/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Leeds office space booming, says consultancy - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_office_space_booming,_says_consultancy_-_commercial_mortgages/3042/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may be of interest to those with commercial mortgages, research by a property consultancy has shown that the take-up of available office space in Leeds soared in the final quarter of 2007.</description><pubDate>Jan 30 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_office_space_booming,_says_consultancy_-_commercial_mortgages/3042/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Survey shows retail staying optimistic - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Survey_shows_retail_staying_optimistic_-_commercial_mortgages/3039/196.aspx</link><description>The UK retail sector is still confident about the future, despite new sales figures showing a further slowdown in trade, a study has shown.</description><pubDate>Jan 29 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Survey_shows_retail_staying_optimistic_-_commercial_mortgages/3039/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property investment sector ''sees recovery'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_investment_sector_''sees_recovery''_-_commercial_mortgages/3035/196.aspx</link><description>In news that may interest those with commercial mortgages, it has been reported that commercial property stocks have started bouncing back after recent losses.</description><pubDate>Jan 28 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_investment_sector_''sees_recovery''_-_commercial_mortgages/3035/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Well-located commercial property still in demand, says developer - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Well-located_commercial_property_still_in_demand,_says_developer_-_commercial_mortgages/3031/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those looking at taking out commercial mortgages, a property developer has stated that demand for commercial property remains high in some areas.</description><pubDate>Jan 25 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Well-located_commercial_property_still_in_demand,_says_developer_-_commercial_mortgages/3031/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New office development sold - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_office_development_sold_-_commercial_mortgages/3027/196.aspx</link><description>A new commercial office development in Leeds has been sold, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Jan 24 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_office_development_sold_-_commercial_mortgages/3027/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>No need for panic selling, says management firm - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/No_need_for_panic_selling,_says_management_firm_-_commercial_mortgages/3025/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may interest those with commercial mortgages, investment management firm Hargreaves Lansdown has warned against the panic selling of commercial property assets.</description><pubDate>Jan 23 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/No_need_for_panic_selling,_says_management_firm_-_commercial_mortgages/3025/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Company ''well placed'' to see out market fall - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Company_''well_placed''_to_see_out_market_fall_-_commercial_mortgages/3019/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property firm Land Securities has said it is well placed to rise out the storm of the recent property slide due to foreseeing events and offloading a large amount of stock last year.</description><pubDate>Jan 22 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Company_''well_placed''_to_see_out_market_fall_-_commercial_mortgages/3019/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand for commercial property "firm" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_commercial_property_"firm"_-_commercial_mortgages/3014/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for commercial property is still &amp;quot;firm&amp;quot;, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has said.</description><pubDate>Jan 21 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_commercial_property_"firm"_-_commercial_mortgages/3014/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Senior MPC member signals rate cut wish - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Senior_MPC_member_signals_rate_cut_wish_-_commercial_mortgages/3011/196.aspx</link><description>A senior member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has revealed his support for a cut in interest rates, a move which may help lower the cost of commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Jan 18 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Senior_MPC_member_signals_rate_cut_wish_-_commercial_mortgages/3011/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Yorkshire property tipped to stay strong - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Yorkshire_property_tipped_to_stay_strong_-_commercial_mortgages/3007/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property sector in Yorkshire will remain strong this year despite the recent market downturn, local property agents and experts have predicted.</description><pubDate>Jan 17 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Yorkshire_property_tipped_to_stay_strong_-_commercial_mortgages/3007/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bradford enjoys commercial property boom - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bradford_enjoys_commercial_property_boom_-_commercial_mortgages/3004/196.aspx</link><description>While the commercial property market has seen a recent downturn, the city of Bradford has been enjoying a boom, a local legal firm has said.</description><pubDate>Jan 16 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bradford_enjoys_commercial_property_boom_-_commercial_mortgages/3004/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Survey shows optimism - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Survey_shows_optimism_-_commercial_mortgages/3003/196.aspx</link><description>A new survey has suggested that pessimistic views about the prospects for the commercial property market in Britain may be unfounded.</description><pubDate>Jan 15 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Survey_shows_optimism_-_commercial_mortgages/3003/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property investment ''bouncing back'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_investment_''bouncing_back''_-_commercial_mortgages/2997/196.aspx</link><description>An improvement has been seen in the price of commercial property shares on the stock market, which may be a hint that the industry is starting to recover from the recent downturn.</description><pubDate>Jan 14 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_investment_''bouncing_back''_-_commercial_mortgages/2997/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property values in December fall - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_values_in_December_fall_-_commercial_mortgages/2992/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property values fell by 4.</description><pubDate>Jan 11 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_values_in_December_fall_-_commercial_mortgages/2992/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Warnings issued over ''development tax'' ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Warnings_issued_over_''development_tax''_?_commercial_mortgages/2994/196.aspx</link><description>Property industry experts have warned that the government's proposed development tax has its fault, according to reports.</description><pubDate>Jan 11 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Warnings_issued_over_''development_tax''_?_commercial_mortgages/2994/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Brown tells banks to pass on rate cuts ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brown_tells_banks_to_pass_on_rate_cuts_?_commercial_mortgages/2995/196.aspx</link><description>The prime minister is urging mortgage lenders to pass on the effects of the Bank of England's interest rate cuts to their customers.</description><pubDate>Jan 11 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brown_tells_banks_to_pass_on_rate_cuts_?_commercial_mortgages/2995/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small business demand boosts city''s property prospects - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_business_demand_boosts_city''s_property_prospects_-_commercial_mortgages/2986/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for prestigious office space in Leeds from small firms has been growing, providing new opportunities for commercial property providers, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>Jan 10 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_business_demand_boosts_city''s_property_prospects_-_commercial_mortgages/2986/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>German funds to buy City offices - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/German_funds_to_buy_City_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/2981/196.aspx</link><description>German open-ended property funds are returning to London's commercial property market, according to reports.</description><pubDate>Jan  9 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/German_funds_to_buy_City_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/2981/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mayor pledges new opportunities for business - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mayor_pledges_new_opportunities_for_business_-_commercial_mortgages/2982/196.aspx</link><description>There will be new opportunities for the development of the commercial sector in the East End of London as a result of the London Olympics, mayor Ken Livingstone has pledged.</description><pubDate>Jan  9 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mayor_pledges_new_opportunities_for_business_-_commercial_mortgages/2982/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Analyst sees better times for commercial mortgage market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Analyst_sees_better_times_for_commercial_mortgage_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2975/196.aspx</link><description>A commercial property commentator has suggested that, while there have been reports that the sector's future is bright, the negative trend is set to continue.</description><pubDate>Jan  8 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Analyst_sees_better_times_for_commercial_mortgage_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2975/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Good prospects forecast for medium-term investors - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Good_prospects_forecast_for_medium-term_investors_-_commercial_mortgages/2976/196.aspx</link><description>In news which may be of interest to those considering taking out commercial mortgages, the UK office market has been predicted as a possible provider of good yields when the current economic volatility quietens down.</description><pubDate>Jan  8 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Good_prospects_forecast_for_medium-term_investors_-_commercial_mortgages/2976/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property situation ''not like early 1990s'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_situation_''not_like_early_1990s''_-_commercial_mortgages/2977/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property situation in Britain is not comparable with the early 1990's, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>Jan  8 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_situation_''not_like_early_1990s''_-_commercial_mortgages/2977/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rate cut predicted this month or next - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_predicted_this_month_or_next_-_commercial_mortgages/2973/196.aspx</link><description>Interest rates have been tipped for a cut either this month or next, in news which may be of interest to those looking for commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Jan  7 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_predicted_this_month_or_next_-_commercial_mortgages/2973/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Scottish firms set to do well in 2008 - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Scottish_firms_set_to_do_well_in_2008_-_commercial_mortgages/2970/196.aspx</link><description>The Scottish economy is likely to be in good shape in 2008, which may offer encouraging news for firms with commercial mortgages in Scotland.</description><pubDate>Jan  4 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Scottish_firms_set_to_do_well_in_2008_-_commercial_mortgages/2970/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Worst is over, says expert - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Worst_is_over,_says_expert_-_commercial_mortgages/2964/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property downturn which has occurred in the wake of the credit crunch has bottomed out and the market will see brighter times ahead, an investment advisor has said.</description><pubDate>Jan  3 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Worst_is_over,_says_expert_-_commercial_mortgages/2964/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property optimism ''returning'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_optimism_''returning''_-_commercial_mortgages/2960/196.aspx</link><description>Signs are emerging of a return of optimism to the commercial property market following the credit crunch, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>Jan  2 2008 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_optimism_''returning''_-_commercial_mortgages/2960/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small firms positive over 2008 prospects - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_firms_positive_over_2008_prospects_-_commercial_mortgages/2954/196.aspx</link><description>The majority of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK remain optimistic over their fortunes for the year ahead, according to research from Alliance &amp;amp; Leicester.</description><pubDate>Dec 27 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_firms_positive_over_2008_prospects_-_commercial_mortgages/2954/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Credit crunch ''having limited impact'' on small firms - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Credit_crunch_''having_limited_impact''_on_small_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/2949/196.aspx</link><description>The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has said that the latest data shows that smaller firms with commercial mortgages are holding up well in the face of global liquidity problems.</description><pubDate>Dec 20 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Credit_crunch_''having_limited_impact''_on_small_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/2949/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial firm to expand UK interests ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_firm_to_expand_UK_interests_?_commercial_mortgages/2942/196.aspx</link><description>Spencer Holdings is aiming to expand across the UK with the help of &amp;#163;200 million worth of debt funding, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Dec 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_firm_to_expand_UK_interests_?_commercial_mortgages/2942/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business owners warned of ''hidden cost of Christmas'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_owners_warned_of_''hidden_cost_of_Christmas''_-_commercial_mortgages/2938/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with their own commercial mortgages have been warned to be on their guard when it comes to considering the &amp;quot;hidden cost of Christmas&amp;quot; this year.</description><pubDate>Dec 18 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_owners_warned_of_''hidden_cost_of_Christmas''_-_commercial_mortgages/2938/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New code ''embraced by landlords'' ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_code_''embraced_by_landlords''_?_commercial_mortgages/2936/196.aspx</link><description>Four in five commercial property professionals approve of the Code for leasing business premises England and Wales 2007, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Dec 17 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_code_''embraced_by_landlords''_?_commercial_mortgages/2936/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Britons still spending - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Britons_still_spending_-_commercial_mortgages/2931/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages are set continue to reap the rewards of Britons' spending habits this Christmas, according to a new study from Legal &amp;amp; General.</description><pubDate>Dec 14 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Britons_still_spending_-_commercial_mortgages/2931/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Merseyside investors still optimistic - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Merseyside_investors_still_optimistic_-_commercial_mortgages/2927/196.aspx</link><description>A new study has suggested that the majority of mid-sized investors in Liverpool do not predict major price falls for commercial property in the future.</description><pubDate>Dec 13 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Merseyside_investors_still_optimistic_-_commercial_mortgages/2927/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London ''still popular with investors'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_''still_popular_with_investors''_-_commercial_mortgages/2924/196.aspx</link><description>London is still the most popular European city for property investment, according to new figures from Knight Frank.</description><pubDate>Dec 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_''still_popular_with_investors''_-_commercial_mortgages/2924/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>MPPI product launched for commercial mortgages - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPPI_product_launched_for_commercial_mortgages_-_commercial_mortgages/2918/196.aspx</link><description>Insurance broker Bennett Gould has announced that it has launched a mortgage payment protection insurance product for commercial mortgages in the UK.</description><pubDate>Dec  7 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPPI_product_launched_for_commercial_mortgages_-_commercial_mortgages/2918/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>MPC ''is set to cut rates tomorrow'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPC_''is_set_to_cut_rates_tomorrow''_-_commercial_mortgages/2909/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages are set to receive a boost tomorrow when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets to set the base rate of interest for December, according to one firm.</description><pubDate>Dec  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPC_''is_set_to_cut_rates_tomorrow''_-_commercial_mortgages/2909/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial market ''holding up'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_''holding_up''_-_commercial_mortgages/2904/196.aspx</link><description>Confidence in the commercial property sector remains respectable and has fallen at a slower pace than confidence in the residential sector, according to a new study.</description><pubDate>Dec  4 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_''holding_up''_-_commercial_mortgages/2904/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Elder siblings ''more likely to start a business'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Elder_siblings_''more_likely_to_start_a_business''_-_commercial_mortgages/2900/196.aspx</link><description>Eldest children are most likely to start their own business and hence perhaps take out commercial mortgages, according to new research from Barclays.</description><pubDate>Dec  3 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Elder_siblings_''more_likely_to_start_a_business''_-_commercial_mortgages/2900/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Smaller businesses ''still confident'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Smaller_businesses_''still_confident''_-_commercial_mortgages/2896/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages are still confident over future prospects despite expectations of a slight economic slowdown, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has insisted.</description><pubDate>Nov 30 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Smaller_businesses_''still_confident''_-_commercial_mortgages/2896/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Businesses ''trying to pay off mortgages early'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_''trying_to_pay_off_mortgages_early''_-_commercial_mortgages/2893/196.aspx</link><description>Small business owners are trying to pay off their residential mortgages as soon as possible so that they can focus more attention on running their companies, Yorkshire Bank has said.</description><pubDate>Nov 29 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_''trying_to_pay_off_mortgages_early''_-_commercial_mortgages/2893/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Businesses ''not preparing for climate change'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_''not_preparing_for_climate_change''_-_commercial_mortgages/2889/196.aspx</link><description>Over half of all businesses are not preparing to deal with the threats potentially posed by climate change, the Met Office has said.</description><pubDate>Nov 28 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_''not_preparing_for_climate_change''_-_commercial_mortgages/2889/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Suffolk firms performing well  - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Suffolk_firms_performing_well__-_commercial_mortgages/2886/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages in Suffolk are continuing to perform well in spite of the credit crunch, a new report has revealed.</description><pubDate>Nov 27 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Suffolk_firms_performing_well__-_commercial_mortgages/2886/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rate cut belief strengthens among consumers - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_belief_strengthens_among_consumers_-_commercial_mortgages/2882/196.aspx</link><description>UK consumers are increasingly of the belief that firms with commercial mortgages will have reason for cheer in the new year as the Bank of England begins to cut rates again.</description><pubDate>Nov 26 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_belief_strengthens_among_consumers_-_commercial_mortgages/2882/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London ''most expensive office market in the world'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_''most_expensive_office_market_in_the_world''_-_commercial_mortgages/2877/196.aspx</link><description>The West End in London is the most expensive office market in the world, a new study from CB Richard Ellis has revealed.</description><pubDate>Nov 23 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_''most_expensive_office_market_in_the_world''_-_commercial_mortgages/2877/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Overseas investors increasing market share - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Overseas_investors_increasing_market_share_-_commercial_mortgages/2876/196.aspx</link><description>Overseas property investors now own one in every three commercial properties in Britain, according to to a new report from Royal &amp;amp; Sun Alliance.</description><pubDate>Nov 22 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Overseas_investors_increasing_market_share_-_commercial_mortgages/2876/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New data ''a wake up call'' for Edinburgh market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_data_''a_wake_up_call''_for_Edinburgh_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2872/196.aspx</link><description>Figures showing that Edinburgh is catching up with the rest of Europe in terms of average office rents demonstrate the burgeoning popularity of the sector in the city, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Nov 21 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_data_''a_wake_up_call''_for_Edinburgh_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2872/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Aberdeen ''top for office rental growth'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Aberdeen_''top_for_office_rental_growth''_-_commercial_mortgages/2870/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages in Aberdeen have seen prime office rents rise sharply over the past six months, a new report from Knight Frank has shown.</description><pubDate>Nov 20 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Aberdeen_''top_for_office_rental_growth''_-_commercial_mortgages/2870/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property firm to expand - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_firm_to_expand_-_commercial_mortgages/2866/196.aspx</link><description>WR Estates has bought an industrial park in Deeside as it expands its business, according to local media reports.</description><pubDate>Nov 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_firm_to_expand_-_commercial_mortgages/2866/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London attracting more foreign firms - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_attracting_more_foreign_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/2862/196.aspx</link><description>More foreign firms are moving to London because of the diversity offered by the capital's buildings, Think London has said.</description><pubDate>Nov 16 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_attracting_more_foreign_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/2862/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Spending to boost commercial firms - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Spending_to_boost_commercial_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/2857/196.aspx</link><description>Britons will again spend more on Christmas than they did in the previous year despite the effects of the credit crunch still being felt by many firms and consumers.</description><pubDate>Nov 15 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Spending_to_boost_commercial_firms_-_commercial_mortgages/2857/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Inflation worries to put off rate cut ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Inflation_worries_to_put_off_rate_cut_?_commercial_mortgages/2854/196.aspx</link><description>Inflation increased last month to 2.</description><pubDate>Nov 14 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Inflation_worries_to_put_off_rate_cut_?_commercial_mortgages/2854/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial market ''waiting for direction'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_''waiting_for_direction''_-_commercial_mortgages/2848/196.aspx</link><description>Despite the credit crunch there remains a not inconsiderable amount of money within the commercial property sector, with many firms now taking more time before selecting an investment area, Great Portland has implied.</description><pubDate>Nov 13 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_''waiting_for_direction''_-_commercial_mortgages/2848/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property ''boosting Scottish economy'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''boosting_Scottish_economy''_-_commercial_mortgages/2844/196.aspx</link><description>The size of the commercial property market in Scotland is equivalent to around 8.</description><pubDate>Nov 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''boosting_Scottish_economy''_-_commercial_mortgages/2844/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial market ''offering excellent opportunities'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_''offering_excellent_opportunities''_-_commercial_mortgages/2841/196.aspx</link><description>The correction that has taken place in the commercial property market over the last few months mean that investors are now well placed to take advantage, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Nov  9 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_market_''offering_excellent_opportunities''_-_commercial_mortgages/2841/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Housing vision ''must focus on land supply'' - Commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Housing_vision_''must_focus_on_land_supply''_-_Commercial_mortgages/2836/196.aspx</link><description>The House Builders' Federation (HBF) has welcomed the government's plans to increase the supply of housing, but warned that land would need to become available for developers.</description><pubDate>Nov  8 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Housing_vision_''must_focus_on_land_supply''_-_Commercial_mortgages/2836/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rate freeze expected - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rate_freeze_expected_-_commercial_mortgages/2832/196.aspx</link><description>When the monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Bank of England meets to set interest rates on Thursday it is widely expected it will maintain the price of borrowing at 5.</description><pubDate>Nov  7 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rate_freeze_expected_-_commercial_mortgages/2832/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property deals lacking cover - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_deals_lacking_cover_-_commercial_mortgages/2829/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property transactions are suffering from insufficient liability cover, Richards Gray has suggested.</description><pubDate>Nov  6 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_deals_lacking_cover_-_commercial_mortgages/2829/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Landlords offering shorter leases - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_offering_shorter_leases_-_commercial_mortgages/2826/196.aspx</link><description>Landlords with commercial mortgages are providing shorter leases to tenants in a response to the changing conditions seen in the commercial sector, according to research from Investment Property Databank and the British Property Foundation (BPF).</description><pubDate>Nov  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_offering_shorter_leases_-_commercial_mortgages/2826/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Big retailers may have to sell land - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Big_retailers_may_have_to_sell_land_-_commercial_mortgages/2820/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages could be set to benefit after the Competition Commission said that retailers may be forced to sell their land.</description><pubDate>Nov  2 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Big_retailers_may_have_to_sell_land_-_commercial_mortgages/2820/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Irish looking to invest in the UK - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Irish_looking_to_invest_in_the_UK_-_commercial_mortgages/2816/196.aspx</link><description>Investment from Ireland could buoy the UK commercial mortgages market in the coming months, a new report from Jones Lang LaSalle has implied.</description><pubDate>Nov  1 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Irish_looking_to_invest_in_the_UK_-_commercial_mortgages/2816/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Prime City rents on the rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Prime_City_rents_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2808/196.aspx</link><description>Rents for prime office space in London rose significantly in the first six months of the year, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Oct 30 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Prime_City_rents_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2808/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial prospects strong in Kent - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_prospects_strong_in_Kent_-_commercial_mortgages/2803/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property is still prospering in Kent and looks set to continue to do so in the long-term, according to the latest Kent Property Market Report.</description><pubDate>Oct 29 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_prospects_strong_in_Kent_-_commercial_mortgages/2803/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Developers ''investing heavily'' in Greater Manchester - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developers_''investing_heavily''_in_Greater_Manchester_-_commercial_mortgages/2801/196.aspx</link><description>A desire to stay ahead of the competition and to ensure that local economies remain prosperous is pushing councils and developers to build new retail centres in Greater Manchester, according to local media reports.</description><pubDate>Oct 26 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developers_''investing_heavily''_in_Greater_Manchester_-_commercial_mortgages/2801/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Grand opening for Scottish retail park - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Grand_opening_for_Scottish_retail_park_-_commercial_mortgages/2797/196.aspx</link><description>Scotland's largest retail park has opened for business following the completion of a &amp;#163;350 million construction project.</description><pubDate>Oct 25 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Grand_opening_for_Scottish_retail_park_-_commercial_mortgages/2797/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Credit crunch ''will not harm commercial property'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Credit_crunch_''will_not_harm_commercial_property''_-_commercial_mortgages/2794/196.aspx</link><description>Some &amp;#163;175 billion has been lent to commercial property firms in the UK, figures from the Bank of England have shown, but analysts do not believe that this spells disaster for the sector in light of tighter lending conditions.</description><pubDate>Oct 24 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Credit_crunch_''will_not_harm_commercial_property''_-_commercial_mortgages/2794/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London ''best European city for commercial property'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_''best_European_city_for_commercial_property''_-_commercial_mortgages/2790/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages are increasingly heading to London in order to capitalise on less restrictive regulations and strong economic growth, a new study has found.</description><pubDate>Oct 23 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_''best_European_city_for_commercial_property''_-_commercial_mortgages/2790/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Public still positive over commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Public_still_positive_over_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2785/196.aspx</link><description>Research from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has revealed that the majority of the public are still confident over future prospects for the commercial property sector.</description><pubDate>Oct 22 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Public_still_positive_over_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2785/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Direct Line unveils commercial property product - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Direct_Line_unveils_commercial_property_product_-_commercial_mortgages/2780/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages are the focus of a new range of insurance products from Direct Line, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Oct 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Direct_Line_unveils_commercial_property_product_-_commercial_mortgages/2780/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial investors ''should look long-term'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_investors_''should_look_long-term''_-_commercial_mortgages/2778/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages should be considering longer-term plans in order to safeguard their investments in light of current market uncertainty, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Oct 18 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_investors_''should_look_long-term''_-_commercial_mortgages/2778/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Edinburgh street to be redeveloped - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_street_to_be_redeveloped_-_commercial_mortgages/2772/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages situated in Edinburgh's Melville Street could be set to benefit from a multi-million pound deal to boost the supply of office space in the capital.</description><pubDate>Oct 17 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_street_to_be_redeveloped_-_commercial_mortgages/2772/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Landlords prosper in London - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_prosper_in_London_-_commercial_mortgages/2768/196.aspx</link><description>Landlords with commercial mortgages saw over three million square feet of office space let in the third quarter of the year in spite of the problems caused by the credit crunch, new research has revealed.</description><pubDate>Oct 16 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_prosper_in_London_-_commercial_mortgages/2768/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK mortgage market remains strong - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_mortgage_market_remains_strong_-_commercial_mortgages/2763/196.aspx</link><description>Despite a recent hit in confidence in the mortgage and financial markets the fundamentals of the UK mortgage market are very sound according to the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders' Association (IMLA).</description><pubDate>Oct 15 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_mortgage_market_remains_strong_-_commercial_mortgages/2763/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rate relief changes ''could restrict development'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_relief_changes_''could_restrict_development''_-_commercial_mortgages/2762/196.aspx</link><description>Developers with commercial mortgages could suffer as a result of forthcoming changes to empty property rate relief legislation, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Oct 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_relief_changes_''could_restrict_development''_-_commercial_mortgages/2762/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office development makes £5m profit - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_development_makes_£5m_profit_-_commercial_mortgages/2755/196.aspx</link><description>The Octagon office complex in Colchester has been sold for &amp;#163;19 million just a year after it was purchased for &amp;#163;14.</description><pubDate>Oct 11 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_development_makes_£5m_profit_-_commercial_mortgages/2755/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Aylesbury to revamp commercial assets - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Aylesbury_to_revamp_commercial_assets_-_commercial_mortgages/2754/196.aspx</link><description>Firms in Aylesbury could be set to benefit as the town improves the way in which it handles its commercial property holdings.</description><pubDate>Oct 10 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Aylesbury_to_revamp_commercial_assets_-_commercial_mortgages/2754/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms withstanding credit crunch - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_withstanding_credit_crunch_-_commercial_mortgages/2748/196.aspx</link><description>UK firms with commercial mortgages are becoming increasingly confident in their own levels of business activity despite the ongoing credit crunch, Lloyds TSB has said.</description><pubDate>Oct  9 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_withstanding_credit_crunch_-_commercial_mortgages/2748/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Businesses still doing well - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_still_doing_well_-_commercial_mortgages/2746/196.aspx</link><description>New figures released by Experian have revealed that the number of businesses failing in the third quarter of the year fell marginally in comparison to figures from 2006.</description><pubDate>Oct  8 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_still_doing_well_-_commercial_mortgages/2746/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property seeing solid returns - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_seeing_solid_returns_-_commercial_mortgages/2741/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages are continuing to enjoy steady returns on their investments, according to Property Data.</description><pubDate>Oct  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_seeing_solid_returns_-_commercial_mortgages/2741/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rent rises ''inevitable'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rent_rises_''inevitable''_-_commercial_mortgages/2736/196.aspx</link><description>Changes to the law on empty property rates along with other issues will mean that firms with commercial mortgages are all but certain to raise rents next year, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Oct  4 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rent_rises_''inevitable''_-_commercial_mortgages/2736/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Gladman launches national expansion - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Gladman_launches_national_expansion_-_commercial_mortgages/2732/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property firm Gladman has announced that it is to expand across the UK in an effort to increase its presence in the sector.</description><pubDate>Oct  3 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Gladman_launches_national_expansion_-_commercial_mortgages/2732/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms given EPC warning - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_given_EPC_warning_-_commercial_mortgages/2727/196.aspx</link><description>Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), introduced to the residential property market in August, could have a significant impact on the commercial sector when they come into force next year, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Oct  2 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_given_EPC_warning_-_commercial_mortgages/2727/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Strong commercial demand in Manchester ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Strong_commercial_demand_in_Manchester_?_commercial_mortgages/2726/196.aspx</link><description>More small firms in Manchester are looking to take out commercial mortgages, it has been advised, due to low borrowing costs and the attractions of combining property with a self-invested personal pension (Sipp).</description><pubDate>Oct  1 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Strong_commercial_demand_in_Manchester_?_commercial_mortgages/2726/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgage demand on the rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_demand_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2720/196.aspx</link><description>A new study has revealed that the demand for commercial mortgages is on the increase due to increased confidence in the sector.</description><pubDate>Sep 28 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgage_demand_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2720/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Energy efficiency measures in pipeline for commercial properties - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Energy_efficiency_measures_in_pipeline_for_commercial_properties_-_commercial_mortgages/2718/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages should begin considering how to make their properties more environmentally friendly, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Sep 27 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Energy_efficiency_measures_in_pipeline_for_commercial_properties_-_commercial_mortgages/2718/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>''No major correction'' for commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/''No_major_correction''_for_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2712/196.aspx</link><description>The head of British Land has said that he does not expect to see any major correction in the UK commercial property market, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Sep 26 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/''No_major_correction''_for_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2712/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Further calls for landlord leniency on farmers - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Further_calls_for_landlord_leniency_on_farmers_-_commercial_mortgages/2708/196.aspx</link><description>The farming industry has renewed its calls for landlords, banks and other financial institutions to act with restraint when it comes to seeking payments from farmers whose business has been affected by the current foot and mouth crisis.</description><pubDate>Sep 25 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Further_calls_for_landlord_leniency_on_farmers_-_commercial_mortgages/2708/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Credit crunch ''could help market'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Credit_crunch_''could_help_market''_-_commercial_mortgages/2705/196.aspx</link><description>The ongoing effects of the credit crunch could, contrary to popular belief, have a positive effect for firms with commercial mortgages, one company has suggested.</description><pubDate>Sep 24 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Credit_crunch_''could_help_market''_-_commercial_mortgages/2705/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property ''to beat equities'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''to_beat_equities''_-_commercial_mortgages/2700/196.aspx</link><description>Returns on commercial property are set to beat those for equities this year, the Value and Income investment trust has said.</description><pubDate>Sep 21 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''to_beat_equities''_-_commercial_mortgages/2700/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>NFU calls for landlord assistance - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/NFU_calls_for_landlord_assistance_-_commercial_mortgages/2696/196.aspx</link><description>Investors with agricultural commercial mortgages have been asked by the National Farmers' Union to be lenient on their tenants as the industry comes to terms with another foot and mouth outbreak.</description><pubDate>Sep 20 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/NFU_calls_for_landlord_assistance_-_commercial_mortgages/2696/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rate cut ''could happen this year'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_''could_happen_this_year''_-_commercial_mortgages/2694/196.aspx</link><description>Firms with commercial mortgages looking for a reinvigoration of the sector could find their investments boosted by a drop in interest rates before the end of the year, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Sep 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_cut_''could_happen_this_year''_-_commercial_mortgages/2694/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Lower inflation could mean rates have peaked - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lower_inflation_could_mean_rates_have_peaked_-_commercial_mortgages/2689/196.aspx</link><description>Consumer price inflation dropped from 1.</description><pubDate>Sep 18 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lower_inflation_could_mean_rates_have_peaked_-_commercial_mortgages/2689/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small businesses given final rates relief reminder - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_given_final_rates_relief_reminder_-_commercial_mortgages/2685/196.aspx</link><description>Small businesses have been warned that they must complete their small business rate relief (SBRR) forms by the end of September if they wish to save money.</description><pubDate>Sep 17 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_given_final_rates_relief_reminder_-_commercial_mortgages/2685/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Developers reveal strong results - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developers_reveal_strong_results_-_commercial_mortgages/2682/196.aspx</link><description>Landlords with commercial mortgages looking to make more investments in the future have been buoyed by the news that commercial property developer Eatonfield has reported better than expected full year results.</description><pubDate>Sep 14 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developers_reveal_strong_results_-_commercial_mortgages/2682/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Strong results for property auction - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Strong_results_for_property_auction_-_commercial_mortgages/2676/196.aspx</link><description>The first property auction of the summer to be held by Sutton Kersh has seen strong interest and a wide variety of properties being sold, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Sep 13 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Strong_results_for_property_auction_-_commercial_mortgages/2676/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>British Land: Demand for office accommodation still strong - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land:_Demand_for_office_accommodation_still_strong_-_commercial_mortgages/2674/196.aspx</link><description>British Land has given hope to those with commercial mortgages concerned over the current status of the market by saying that it has seen no downturn in demand for its prime office lets.</description><pubDate>Sep 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land:_Demand_for_office_accommodation_still_strong_-_commercial_mortgages/2674/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London office market ''still robust - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_market_''still_robust_-_commercial_mortgages/2667/196.aspx</link><description>The London office market is still robust despite reports of a slowdown, leading property firm Minerva has said.</description><pubDate>Sep 11 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_market_''still_robust_-_commercial_mortgages/2667/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>North-west ''good place for investment'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/North-west_''good_place_for_investment''_-_commercial_mortgages/2666/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property in the north-west of England offers the potential for good returns on investment across several sectors, Knight Frank has said.</description><pubDate>Sep 10 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/North-west_''good_place_for_investment''_-_commercial_mortgages/2666/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Local retail properties ''better than prime estate'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Local_retail_properties_''better_than_prime_estate''_-_commercial_mortgages/2662/196.aspx</link><description>Property owners with commercial mortgages looking to increase the size of their portfolios should consider investing in off-prime properties, a new study shows.</description><pubDate>Sep  7 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Local_retail_properties_''better_than_prime_estate''_-_commercial_mortgages/2662/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank opts to hold rates in September - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_opts_to_hold_rates_in_September_-_commercial_mortgages/2658/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England has announced that it has held the base rate of interest at 5.</description><pubDate>Sep  6 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_opts_to_hold_rates_in_September_-_commercial_mortgages/2658/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Land securities ''could split up'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Land_securities_''could_split_up''_-_commercial_mortgages/2652/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property firm Land Securities is considering splitting up, reports have suggested, though the company itself has refused to confirm or deny the speculation.</description><pubDate>Sep  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Land_securities_''could_split_up''_-_commercial_mortgages/2652/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property owners ''should consider rates appeal'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_owners_''should_consider_rates_appeal''_-_commercial_mortgages/2647/196.aspx</link><description>Landlords with commercial mortgages and other commercial property owners should consider appealing against the imposition of rate bills when a change in the law is implemented next year, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Sep  4 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_owners_''should_consider_rates_appeal''_-_commercial_mortgages/2647/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Landlords ''opposed to rates relief changes'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_''opposed_to_rates_relief_changes''_-_commercial_mortgages/2643/196.aspx</link><description>The vast majority of retail landlords oppose changes to empty property rates relief tax outlined in this year's Budget, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Sep  3 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_''opposed_to_rates_relief_changes''_-_commercial_mortgages/2643/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial lease code gains approval - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_lease_code_gains_approval_-_commercial_mortgages/2640/196.aspx</link><description>The new Commercial Lease Code, designed to avoid the chance of costly landlord-tenant disputes arising, has found favour with a large proportion of industry figures, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Aug 31 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_lease_code_gains_approval_-_commercial_mortgages/2640/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial investors advised to look close to home - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_investors_advised_to_look_close_to_home_-_commercial_mortgages/2637/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property investors should think twice about looking further afield when considering where to put their money, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Aug 30 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_investors_advised_to_look_close_to_home_-_commercial_mortgages/2637/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Firms ''must learn from flooding issues'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_''must_learn_from_flooding_issues''_-_commercial_mortgages/2634/196.aspx</link><description>Firms in the Midlands should take heed of the issues raised by the recent flooding in the area to ensure that they are not caught out next time, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Aug 29 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Firms_''must_learn_from_flooding_issues''_-_commercial_mortgages/2634/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property ''still resilient'' ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''still_resilient''_?_commercial_mortgages/2630/196.aspx</link><description>Figures in the commercial property industry have said that the sector's foundations remain strong in the face of confusing market sentiment.</description><pubDate>Aug 28 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''still_resilient''_?_commercial_mortgages/2630/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial landlords ''have more flexibility'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_landlords_''have_more_flexibility''_-_commercial_mortgages/2624/196.aspx</link><description>Landlords with commercial mortgages have been advised that they have more flexibility than typical property owners when it comes to insurance, but have nonetheless been advised to ensure they provide all the necessary information.</description><pubDate>Aug 24 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_landlords_''have_more_flexibility''_-_commercial_mortgages/2624/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small businesses booming - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_booming_-_commercial_mortgages/2622/196.aspx</link><description>The number of small businesses in the UK has risen by almost one million over the past 13 years, according to the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.</description><pubDate>Aug 23 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_booming_-_commercial_mortgages/2622/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property demand ''remains healthy'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_demand_''remains_healthy''_-_commercial_mortgages/2618/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for property in both the industrial and office property markets remains healthy despite fears of a market slowdown, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Aug 22 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_demand_''remains_healthy''_-_commercial_mortgages/2618/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property still going strong in Scotland - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_still_going_strong_in_Scotland_-_commercial_mortgages/2613/196.aspx</link><description>An office block in Inverness has been sold for almost &amp;#163;1 million, highlighting the gains to be made by landlords with commercial mortgages north of the border.</description><pubDate>Aug 21 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_still_going_strong_in_Scotland_-_commercial_mortgages/2613/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>British Land results boost commercial property sector - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land_results_boost_commercial_property_sector_-_commercial_mortgages/2604/196.aspx</link><description>British Land has reported that pre-tax profit for the second quarter of the year rose by &amp;#163;3 million to stand at &amp;#163;76 million, boosting those with commercial mortgages as they look for signs as to the future direction of the sector.</description><pubDate>Aug 16 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land_results_boost_commercial_property_sector_-_commercial_mortgages/2604/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Planning changes to help businesses go green - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Planning_changes_to_help_businesses_go_green_-_commercial_mortgages/2599/196.aspx</link><description>Holders of commercial mortgages could see a range of green technologies installed in their properties in the near future following proposed changes to the planning system.</description><pubDate>Aug 15 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Planning_changes_to_help_businesses_go_green_-_commercial_mortgages/2599/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial building speed accelerates again - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_building_speed_accelerates_again_-_commercial_mortgages/2596/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial building activity rose at a faster pace last month despite figures remaining below the long-term average, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Aug 14 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_building_speed_accelerates_again_-_commercial_mortgages/2596/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>British Land confident over commercial property prospects - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land_confident_over_commercial_property_prospects_-_commercial_mortgages/2592/196.aspx</link><description>British Land should remain confident that its quarterly results will show continued growth among its commercial and retail properties, one observer has advised.</description><pubDate>Aug 13 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land_confident_over_commercial_property_prospects_-_commercial_mortgages/2592/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rental growth to keep market stable - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rental_growth_to_keep_market_stable_-_commercial_mortgages/2587/196.aspx</link><description>Rental growth within the commercial property sector will ensure that landlords with commercial mortgages are able to land on their feet as the market slows down, a new study suggests.</description><pubDate>Aug 10 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rental_growth_to_keep_market_stable_-_commercial_mortgages/2587/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>St James''s Square ''to break office rent record'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/St_James''s_Square_''to_break_office_rent_record''_-_commercial_mortgages/2584/196.aspx</link><description>A property in St James's Square in London is set to become the most expensive office space in the world following interest from a private equity firm, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Aug  9 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/St_James''s_Square_''to_break_office_rent_record''_-_commercial_mortgages/2584/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Flats above commercial properties set for boom ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Flats_above_commercial_properties_set_for_boom_?_commercial_mortgages/2581/196.aspx</link><description>New reports suggest that the next major growth area in buy to let will be residential flats above commercial properties, offering lucrative opportunities for investors such as those with buy to let mortgages.</description><pubDate>Aug  8 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Flats_above_commercial_properties_set_for_boom_?_commercial_mortgages/2581/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property ''focusing on prime market'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''focusing_on_prime_market''_-_commercial_mortgages/2577/196.aspx</link><description>The strongest performance in the commercial property sector continues to take place in the prime pitch market, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has advised.</description><pubDate>Aug  7 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''focusing_on_prime_market''_-_commercial_mortgages/2577/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>IFAs ''turning towards commercial property'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/IFAs_''turning_towards_commercial_property''_-_commercial_mortgages/2574/196.aspx</link><description>Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) are pointing clients in the direction of commercial property ahead of either commodities or hedge funds, a new study indicates.</description><pubDate>Aug  6 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/IFAs_''turning_towards_commercial_property''_-_commercial_mortgages/2574/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property returns ''will be at 7-8%'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_''will_be_at_7-8%''_-_commercial_mortgages/2568/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property returns for 2007 will come in at around seven to eight per cent, according to the F &amp;amp; C Commercial Property Trust.</description><pubDate>Aug  3 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_''will_be_at_7-8%''_-_commercial_mortgages/2568/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand for commercial property ''still strong'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_commercial_property_''still_strong''_-_commercial_mortgages/2566/196.aspx</link><description>Business' demand for commercial property remained stable in the second quarter of 2007, according to the latest commercial property survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).</description><pubDate>Aug  2 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_commercial_property_''still_strong''_-_commercial_mortgages/2566/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Colliers profits almost double - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Colliers_profits_almost_double_-_commercial_mortgages/2561/196.aspx</link><description>Colliers CRE has announced that its pretax profits almost doubled in the first half of 2007, belying claims that the commercial property sector is now on the downturn.</description><pubDate>Aug  1 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Colliers_profits_almost_double_-_commercial_mortgages/2561/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London ''to offer developments to SMEs'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_''to_offer_developments_to_SMEs''_-_commercial_mortgages/2557/196.aspx</link><description>New landlords with smaller commercial mortgages looking to move into more prestigious areas are likely to be among those attracted to a new scheme created by the City of London Corporation.</description><pubDate>Jul 31 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_''to_offer_developments_to_SMEs''_-_commercial_mortgages/2557/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Tenant incentives ''biggest concern for retail landlords'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Tenant_incentives_''biggest_concern_for_retail_landlords''_-_commercial_mortgages/2552/196.aspx</link><description>A new survey investigating the main concerns of both developers and retail landlords has found that the provision of incentives in order to attract tenant interest is the most pressing issue.</description><pubDate>Jul 30 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Tenant_incentives_''biggest_concern_for_retail_landlords''_-_commercial_mortgages/2552/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Prospects good for retail property firm - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Prospects_good_for_retail_property_firm_-_commercial_mortgages/2549/196.aspx</link><description>One of the UK's biggest property firms has said that it is confident about future performance following a four per cent rise in net asset value.</description><pubDate>Jul 27 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Prospects_good_for_retail_property_firm_-_commercial_mortgages/2549/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Report hails West End market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Report_hails_West_End_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2545/196.aspx</link><description>A new report on commercial property investment in Europe has reported that London's West End is continuing to display high levels of rental growth as demand for office space continues.</description><pubDate>Jul 26 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Report_hails_West_End_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2545/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property ''could offer IHT escape route'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''could_offer_IHT_escape_route''_-_commercial_mortgages/2539/196.aspx</link><description>Households looking to deal with potential inheritance tax problems have been advised that commercial property offers a straightforward way of dealing with some of the financing issues involved.</description><pubDate>Jul 25 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''could_offer_IHT_escape_route''_-_commercial_mortgages/2539/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New landlord accreditation scheme launched - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_landlord_accreditation_scheme_launched_-_commercial_mortgages/2537/196.aspx</link><description>Landlords with commercial mortgages are the focus of a new scheme launched by the British Property Foundation (BPF) aimed at improving standards across the sector.</description><pubDate>Jul 24 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_landlord_accreditation_scheme_launched_-_commercial_mortgages/2537/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand for Scottish office space ''is picking up'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_Scottish_office_space_''is_picking_up''_-_commercial_mortgages/2531/196.aspx</link><description>The sale of a &amp;#163;35 million office complex in Edinburgh is indicative of a growing interest in the commercial property sector in the city, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Jul 23 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_Scottish_office_space_''is_picking_up''_-_commercial_mortgages/2531/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rates freeze could provide relief for investors - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rates_freeze_could_provide_relief_for_investors_-_commercial_mortgages/2528/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England may hold off from raising rates again in spite of anticipation that they will soon hit six per cent, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul 20 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rates_freeze_could_provide_relief_for_investors_-_commercial_mortgages/2528/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small office market ''still buoyant'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_office_market_''still_buoyant''_-_commercial_mortgages/2524/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property market is continuing to exhibit strong growth in some sub-sectors because of a shortage of supply, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_office_market_''still_buoyant''_-_commercial_mortgages/2524/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Energy efficiency ''dependent on organised management - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Energy_efficiency_''dependent_on_organised_management_-_commercial_mortgages/2520/196.aspx</link><description>Energy efficiency in commercial properties will only be able to be improved if firms have in place a highly organised management system, the British Property Foundation (BPF) has said.</description><pubDate>Jul 18 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Energy_efficiency_''dependent_on_organised_management_-_commercial_mortgages/2520/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Multi-million commercial property scheme launched - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Multi-million_commercial_property_scheme_launched_-_commercial_mortgages/2518/196.aspx</link><description>A scheme designed to boost commercial property investment has been launched in Wansbeck, Northumberland, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Jul 17 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Multi-million_commercial_property_scheme_launched_-_commercial_mortgages/2518/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office market boosts commercial property firm - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_market_boosts_commercial_property_firm_-_commercial_mortgages/2512/196.aspx</link><description>A strong London office rental market has been the driving factor in a strong first quarter report from real estate investment trust (REIT) Land Securities, the firm has announced.</description><pubDate>Jul 16 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_market_boosts_commercial_property_firm_-_commercial_mortgages/2512/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Alliance &amp; Leicester commits to commercial sector - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Alliance_&amp;_Leicester_commits_to_commercial_sector_-_commercial_mortgages/2508/196.aspx</link><description>Alliance &amp;amp; Leicester has announced a new head of commercial property finance in what it is proclaiming as evidence of its commitment to the commercial property industry.</description><pubDate>Jul 13 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Alliance_&amp;_Leicester_commits_to_commercial_sector_-_commercial_mortgages/2508/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property "will not crash" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_"will_not_crash"_-_commercial_mortgages/2506/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property market in the UK is not set to crash in spite of downbeat predictions from some quarters, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Jul 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_"will_not_crash"_-_commercial_mortgages/2506/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Seaside resorts reaping inward investment rewards - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Seaside_resorts_reaping_inward_investment_rewards_-_commercial_mortgages/2500/196.aspx</link><description>Seaside resorts around Britain are undergoing extensive development plans as investors look to capitalise on growing tourism numbers, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul 11 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Seaside_resorts_reaping_inward_investment_rewards_-_commercial_mortgages/2500/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Government reviews business rates for empty properties ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_reviews_business_rates_for_empty_properties_?_commercial_mortgages/2497/196.aspx</link><description>The government has published a consultation reviewing business rates for empty properties as part of an effort to bring empty office, manufacturing and retail space back into use.</description><pubDate>Jul 10 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_reviews_business_rates_for_empty_properties_?_commercial_mortgages/2497/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>World Heritage status boosts Liverpool''s appeal ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/World_Heritage_status_boosts_Liverpool''s_appeal_?_commercial_mortgages/2493/196.aspx</link><description>Liverpool's standing as a World Heritage site and its status as the European Capital of Culture for 2008 is making the area more desirable to live in, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul  9 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/World_Heritage_status_boosts_Liverpool''s_appeal_?_commercial_mortgages/2493/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>DTZ ''to buy rival commercial property firm'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/DTZ_''to_buy_rival_commercial_property_firm''_-_commercial_mortgages/2488/196.aspx</link><description>The Times newspaper has advised that any such purchase would allow DTZ to have more time to advise on investing in retail, as well as providing it with the scope to compete with larger competitors such as CB Richard Ellis.</description><pubDate>Jul  6 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/DTZ_''to_buy_rival_commercial_property_firm''_-_commercial_mortgages/2488/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property investment ''exceeds £27 billion'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_investment_''exceeds_£27_billion''_-_commercial_mortgages/2484/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial real estate investment in the UK totalled more than &amp;#163;27 billion in the first half of 2007, new research has revealed.</description><pubDate>Jul  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_investment_''exceeds_£27_billion''_-_commercial_mortgages/2484/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Successful investors ''move into commercial property'' ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Successful_investors_''move_into_commercial_property''_?_commercial_mortgages/2481/196.aspx</link><description>Investors are more likely to look to the commercial property market once they experience success in the residential sector, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul  4 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Successful_investors_''move_into_commercial_property''_?_commercial_mortgages/2481/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Canary Wharf ''firmly established as key business district - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Canary_Wharf_''firmly_established_as_key_business_district_-_commercial_mortgages/2475/196.aspx</link><description>The sale of the tower at 25 Canada Square for &amp;#163;1 billion this week has confirmed that Canary Wharf is now a key part of London's business district, a property group has suggested.</description><pubDate>Jul  3 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Canary_Wharf_''firmly_established_as_key_business_district_-_commercial_mortgages/2475/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London office market "extremely buoyant" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_market_"extremely_buoyant"_-_commercial_mortgages/2473/196.aspx</link><description>Rents in London offices will increase by around ten per cent this year, a leading industry figure has said, dismissing concerns of a potential slowdown.</description><pubDate>Jul  2 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_market_"extremely_buoyant"_-_commercial_mortgages/2473/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London office space filling up fast - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_space_filling_up_fast_-_commercial_mortgages/2468/196.aspx</link><description>Office space in London is now at a premium as investors with commercial mortgages reap the rewards of early moves into the market, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jun 29 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_office_space_filling_up_fast_-_commercial_mortgages/2468/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property investors ''becoming more selective'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_investors_''becoming_more_selective''_-_commercial_mortgages/2464/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property investors are becoming more selective in expanding their portfolios as they look to maximise potential revenue, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Jun 28 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_investors_''becoming_more_selective''_-_commercial_mortgages/2464/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London has ''highest rent value in the world'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_has_''highest_rent_value_in_the_world''_-_commercial_mortgages/2462/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property in London is providing more value in terms of rents received by landlords than anywhere else in the world, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Jun 27 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_has_''highest_rent_value_in_the_world''_-_commercial_mortgages/2462/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property demand ''set to pick up'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_demand_''set_to_pick_up''_-_commercial_mortgages/2457/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for commercial property in the UK is likely to pick up over the coming months after a lengthy period of stable growth, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Jun 26 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_demand_''set_to_pick_up''_-_commercial_mortgages/2457/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Overseas investors ''pouring billions'' into commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Overseas_investors_''pouring_billions''_into_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2452/196.aspx</link><description>The past six years have seen billions of pounds worth of investment pour into commercial property from abroad, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Jun 25 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Overseas_investors_''pouring_billions''_into_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2452/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Portfolio protection set to help investors ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Portfolio_protection_set_to_help_investors_?_commercial_mortgages/2450/196.aspx</link><description>Investors in commercial property have been boosted by the news that the Association of Private Client Investment Managers (Apcims) is adding property to its existing set of category indices.</description><pubDate>Jun 22 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Portfolio_protection_set_to_help_investors_?_commercial_mortgages/2450/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property offers ''safe long term investment'' ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_offers_''safe_long_term_investment''_?_commercial_mortgages/2446/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property is becoming an increasingly popular attraction for investors because of its &amp;quot;hands off&amp;quot; approach and safe long term prospects, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Jun 21 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_offers_''safe_long_term_investment''_?_commercial_mortgages/2446/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Newcastle attracting southern investors ? commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Newcastle_attracting_southern_investors_?_commercial_mortgages/2440/196.aspx</link><description>Southern young professionals are taking advantage of the more affordable house prices in Newcastle and investing in property, according to an industry expert.</description><pubDate>Jun 20 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Newcastle_attracting_southern_investors_?_commercial_mortgages/2440/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>RICS announces property management awards - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/RICS_announces_property_management_awards_-_commercial_mortgages/2437/196.aspx</link><description>The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the winners of the fifth annual RICS Property Management Awards this month, highlighting the best performing firms in the UK commercial property sector.</description><pubDate>Jun 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/RICS_announces_property_management_awards_-_commercial_mortgages/2437/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Sipps boosted by commercial property investments - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sipps_boosted_by_commercial_property_investments_-_commercial_mortgages/2431/196.aspx</link><description>The government's decision not to allow residential property to be held within a Self Invested Personal Pension (Sipp) has not affected the popularity of commercial property investment options, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jun 18 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sipps_boosted_by_commercial_property_investments_-_commercial_mortgages/2431/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property prices ''on the downturn'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_prices_''on_the_downturn''_-_commercial_mortgages/2427/196.aspx</link><description>Prices paid for shops and shopping centres have fallen by ten per cent over the past 12 months, it has been advised.</description><pubDate>Jun 15 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_prices_''on_the_downturn''_-_commercial_mortgages/2427/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand for commercial mortgages ''set to increase'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_commercial_mortgages_''set_to_increase''_-_commercial_mortgages/2423/196.aspx</link><description>The number of commercial mortgages being purchased over the next few months is set to rise quickly, it has been advised, as private investors exert their influence.</description><pubDate>Jun 14 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_commercial_mortgages_''set_to_increase''_-_commercial_mortgages/2423/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small businesses ''should buy property'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_''should_buy_property''_-_commercial_mortgages/2422/196.aspx</link><description>Small businesses should buy property rather than rent so that they can accrue equity in the long term, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Jun 13 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_''should_buy_property''_-_commercial_mortgages/2422/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Traders concerned over potential rent rises - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Traders_concerned_over_potential_rent_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/2418/196.aspx</link><description>Traders in the north east of England are concerned that a multi-million pound property purchase could have an adverse affect on the levels of rent that they are required to pay, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Jun 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Traders_concerned_over_potential_rent_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/2418/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial properties ''disadvantaged'' by red tape - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_properties_''disadvantaged''_by_red_tape_-_commercial_mortgages/2413/196.aspx</link><description>The construction industry is being disadvantaged by continually changing rules and regulations, an industry group has advised, adding that a dedicated government department should be created for regulating such changes.</description><pubDate>Jun 11 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_properties_''disadvantaged''_by_red_tape_-_commercial_mortgages/2413/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property tenants ''must reduce energy consumption'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_tenants_''must_reduce_energy_consumption''_-_commercial_mortgages/2409/196.aspx</link><description>UK companies need to take steps towards reducing energy consumption in their offices, according to experts at Fujitsu Siemens Computers.</description><pubDate>Jun  7 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_tenants_''must_reduce_energy_consumption''_-_commercial_mortgages/2409/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>West End rents ride high - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/West_End_rents_ride_high_-_commercial_mortgages/2403/196.aspx</link><description>Office rents in the West End continue to show signs of strength, indicative of an ongoing boom in the capital's commercial property market.</description><pubDate>Jun  6 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/West_End_rents_ride_high_-_commercial_mortgages/2403/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Regeneration for Lancaster city centre - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Regeneration_for_Lancaster_city_centre_-_commercial_mortgages/2401/196.aspx</link><description>Lancaster city centre is to undergo an extensive redevelopment which is expected to attract new businesses to the area, including those prepared to take out commercial mortgages for new premises.</description><pubDate>Jun  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Regeneration_for_Lancaster_city_centre_-_commercial_mortgages/2401/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>European investment property growth up 7.8% last year - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/European_investment_property_growth_up_7.8%_last_year_-_commercial_mortgages/2397/196.aspx</link><description>The total value of investment property in Western Europe rose by 7.</description><pubDate>Jun  4 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/European_investment_property_growth_up_7.8%_last_year_-_commercial_mortgages/2397/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Developer announces Aberdeen office development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developer_announces_Aberdeen_office_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2391/196.aspx</link><description>Seletar Shipping has outlined plans for a new office development project in Aberdeen, having contracted Knight Frank to design and project manage the development of a prominent office building.</description><pubDate>Jun  1 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developer_announces_Aberdeen_office_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2391/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Farmers invest in Irish commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Farmers_invest_in_Irish_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2388/196.aspx</link><description>A burgeoning trend has emerged of farmers investing in Irish commercial property, putting money into prominent regions in Northern Ireland.</description><pubDate>May 31 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Farmers_invest_in_Irish_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2388/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London dominates office rents - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_dominates_office_rents_-_commercial_mortgages/2360/196.aspx</link><description>London continues to dominate the ranking of most expensive office rents in the world with the West End and City coming first and second place in the latest survey from CR Richard Ellis.</description><pubDate>May 30 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_dominates_office_rents_-_commercial_mortgages/2360/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small investors set sights on commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_investors_set_sights_on_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2365/196.aspx</link><description>A growing number of smaller private investors in the UK are setting their sights on commercial property in line with the boom that has been evidenced in recent times.</description><pubDate>May 29 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_investors_set_sights_on_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2365/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property investment ''to get riskier'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_investment_''to_get_riskier''_-_commercial_mortgages/2369/196.aspx</link><description>Concerns have been voiced that investment in the commercial property market could become increasingly risky in the future, after nearly a decade of bullish conditions.</description><pubDate>May 25 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_investment_''to_get_riskier''_-_commercial_mortgages/2369/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>British Land goes ahead with £286m development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land_goes_ahead_with_£286m_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2374/196.aspx</link><description>British Land has announced plans to go ahead with the multi-million pound development of a new skyscraper office block in London, despite challenging times ahead in the commercial property sector.</description><pubDate>May 24 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/British_Land_goes_ahead_with_£286m_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2374/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Direct commercial property investment ''beats inflation''  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Direct_commercial_property_investment_''beats_inflation''__commercial_mortgages/2376/196.aspx</link><description>Experts are stating that direct commercial property investment could provide an effective buffer against the financial pressures of inflation, giving investors a means of protecting their returns in a climate of rising inflation.</description><pubDate>May 23 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Direct_commercial_property_investment_''beats_inflation''__commercial_mortgages/2376/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Fresh warning over UK commercial property  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fresh_warning_over_UK_commercial_property__commercial_mortgages/2379/196.aspx</link><description>British Land has voiced new concerns over the future of the UK commercial property market, stating that the sector could be set for a dramatic slowdown in the coming future.</description><pubDate>May 22 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fresh_warning_over_UK_commercial_property__commercial_mortgages/2379/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Growth ahead for Manchester commercial property  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Growth_ahead_for_Manchester_commercial_property__commercial_mortgages/2384/196.aspx</link><description>Manchester's commercial property market is showing increasing signs of growth potential, able to attract a growing number of businesses including those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>May 21 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Growth_ahead_for_Manchester_commercial_property__commercial_mortgages/2384/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Morris moves into commercial property  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Morris_moves_into_commercial_property__commercial_mortgages/2356/196.aspx</link><description>Morris has announced plans to enter the commercial property market in a &amp;#163;200 million move, due to launch a number of dedicated commercial property projects in the future.</description><pubDate>May 18 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Morris_moves_into_commercial_property__commercial_mortgages/2356/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK commercial property ''has peaked''  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_commercial_property_''has_peaked''__commercial_mortgages/2354/196.aspx</link><description>The UK commercial property market has reached a peak according to experts at Land Securities, suggesting that prices could be set for a downturn in the future.</description><pubDate>May 17 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_commercial_property_''has_peaked''__commercial_mortgages/2354/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office furniture spending rises in line with tenant demand  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_furniture_spending_rises_in_line_with_tenant_demand__commercial_mortgages/2347/196.aspx</link><description>Businesses with commercial mortgages are facing the associated costs of furnishing their offices, with new reports indicating an increase in the UK office furniture market.</description><pubDate>May 16 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_furniture_spending_rises_in_line_with_tenant_demand__commercial_mortgages/2347/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Edinburgh rents ''set to climb''  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_rents_''set_to_climb''__commercial_mortgages/2343/196.aspx</link><description>Office rents in Edinburgh's commercial property market have been predicted to increase in the coming future with reports anticipating a boost in demand for prime office space.</description><pubDate>May 15 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_rents_''set_to_climb''__commercial_mortgages/2343/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Lending to commercial property ''stabilising''  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lending_to_commercial_property_''stabilising''__commercial_mortgages/2340/196.aspx</link><description>Bank lending to the UK's commercial property industry is showing signs of stabilising on the back of recent interest rate increases, according to new data from the Bank of England (BoE).</description><pubDate>May 14 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Lending_to_commercial_property_''stabilising''__commercial_mortgages/2340/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New legislation targets empty commercial property  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_legislation_targets_empty_commercial_property__commercial_mortgages/2337/196.aspx</link><description>New government legislation has been announced seeking to get disused commercial properties in the UK back in use, in a bid to revitalise local communities and make premises available to businesses.</description><pubDate>May 11 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_legislation_targets_empty_commercial_property__commercial_mortgages/2337/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manchester expansion for Brixton  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_expansion_for_Brixton__commercial_mortgages/2333/196.aspx</link><description>New reports state that Brixton Estates is looking to expand its existing commercial property portfolio in Manchester, spending as much as &amp;#163;1 billion on new acquisitions.</description><pubDate>May 10 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_expansion_for_Brixton__commercial_mortgages/2333/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Reits ''signal end of commercial property boom''  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Reits_''signal_end_of_commercial_property_boom''__commercial_mortgages/2328/196.aspx</link><description>A negative performance of the UKs Reits market could spell the end of a boom in UK commercial property, according to industry experts.</description><pubDate>May  9 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Reits_''signal_end_of_commercial_property_boom''__commercial_mortgages/2328/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Expert highlights UK investment opportunities  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_highlights_UK_investment_opportunities__commercial_mortgages/2326/196.aspx</link><description>Some commercial property experts are recommending that the time is right for investors to diversify into UK property, highlighting appealing opportunities and strong potential yields.</description><pubDate>May  8 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_highlights_UK_investment_opportunities__commercial_mortgages/2326/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Boost in Welsh commercial property demand  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Boost_in_Welsh_commercial_property_demand__commercial_mortgages/2321/196.aspx</link><description>Increasing signs of demand are being seen in the Welsh commercial property market as a growing number of businesses set their sights on the market and look for appealing commercial mortgages and rental opportunities.</description><pubDate>May  4 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Boost_in_Welsh_commercial_property_demand__commercial_mortgages/2321/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Edinburgh ''expensive for commercial property''  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_''expensive_for_commercial_property''__commercial_mortgages/2317/196.aspx</link><description>Edinburgh's commercial property market could prove an expensive option for businesses looking for premises in Scotland but the market is not beyond the reach of many firms, according to some market commentators.</description><pubDate>May  3 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_''expensive_for_commercial_property''__commercial_mortgages/2317/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property case ''a wake up call''  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_case_''a_wake_up_call''__commercial_mortgages/2312/196.aspx</link><description>A prominent commercial property legal case involving high street retailer PowerHouse has gone in favour of the commercial property market at large, after a High Court ruling that will protect billions of pounds of market value.</description><pubDate>May  2 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_case_''a_wake_up_call''__commercial_mortgages/2312/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>HSBC HQ sold in record deal  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/HSBC_HQ_sold_in_record_deal__commercial_mortgages/2309/196.aspx</link><description>HSBC has announced the sale of its Canary Wharf-based headquarters in s record commercial property deal, having sold the prominent London site to a Spanish property group.</description><pubDate>May  1 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/HSBC_HQ_sold_in_record_deal__commercial_mortgages/2309/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rising demand for Canary Wharf property  commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rising_demand_for_Canary_Wharf_property__commercial_mortgages/2307/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for commercial property in London's Canary Wharf is on the increase as firms continue to look toward the prominent business district for prime office space in the capital.</description><pubDate>Apr 30 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rising_demand_for_Canary_Wharf_property__commercial_mortgages/2307/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rics: Commercial property demand on the up - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics:_Commercial_property_demand_on_the_up_-_commercial_mortgages/2302/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for commercial property in the UK is on the increase according to reports from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), suggesting that commercial mortgages uptake could be set for an increase.</description><pubDate>Apr 27 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics:_Commercial_property_demand_on_the_up_-_commercial_mortgages/2302/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>£30m retail park for Grimsby - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/£30m_retail_park_for_Grimsby_-_commercial_mortgages/2297/196.aspx</link><description>Plans for the development of a new retail park space in Grimsby have been outlined by Henry Boot Developments, in a project valued at &amp;#163;30 million.</description><pubDate>Apr 26 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/£30m_retail_park_for_Grimsby_-_commercial_mortgages/2297/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Meadowhall sell-off confirmed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Meadowhall_sell-off_confirmed_-_commercial_mortgages/2294/196.aspx</link><description>Plans to sell-off up to 75 per cent of Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield have been outlined by owner British Land, as the group seeks to raise funds for future projects.</description><pubDate>Apr 25 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Meadowhall_sell-off_confirmed_-_commercial_mortgages/2294/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property returns outstrip residential - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_outstrip_residential_-_commercial_mortgages/2289/196.aspx</link><description>Investment returns in the commercial property sector have outstripped those in residential property according to reports in Property Executive, indicative of a healthy commercial property market.</description><pubDate>Apr 24 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_outstrip_residential_-_commercial_mortgages/2289/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Tesco biggest property company in Europe - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Tesco_biggest_property_company_in_Europe_-_commercial_mortgages/2287/196.aspx</link><description>Tesco has been confirmed as having the most valuable property portfolio in Europe, with property assets totalling some &amp;#163;28 billion according to the Telegraph.</description><pubDate>Apr 23 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Tesco_biggest_property_company_in_Europe_-_commercial_mortgages/2287/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Ruby Estates reports strong demand - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Ruby_Estates_reports_strong_demand_-_commercial_mortgages/2280/196.aspx</link><description>Ruby Estates has reported strong demand for office rental in London as businesses continue to seek out desirable premises in the capital, further indication of a buoyant commercial rental sector.</description><pubDate>Apr 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Ruby_Estates_reports_strong_demand_-_commercial_mortgages/2280/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand boosts London commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_boosts_London_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2274/196.aspx</link><description>London's commercial property market is being boosted by demand for tailored properties as businesses continue to set their sights on premises in the capital, according to one expert from the British Property Federation.</description><pubDate>Apr 18 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_boosts_London_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2274/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New tenant for Playfair House - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_tenant_for_Playfair_House_-_commercial_mortgages/2269/196.aspx</link><description>A new commercial tenant has taken up residency in the recently refurbished Playfair House in Edinburgh, marking the second letting since the building was refurbished.</description><pubDate>Apr 17 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_tenant_for_Playfair_House_-_commercial_mortgages/2269/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Sainsbury''s urged to sell property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sainsbury''s_urged_to_sell_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2267/196.aspx</link><description>Following the collapse of a &amp;#163;10.</description><pubDate>Apr 16 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sainsbury''s_urged_to_sell_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2267/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property development at three-year high - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_development_at_three-year_high_-_commercial_mortgages/2264/196.aspx</link><description>The development of new commercial properties in the UK is currently at a three-year high according to new data from property agency Savills.</description><pubDate>Apr 13 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_development_at_three-year_high_-_commercial_mortgages/2264/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Hines to carry out £360m commercial property development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Hines_to_carry_out_£360m_commercial_property_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2257/196.aspx</link><description>Real estate developer Hines has announced plans to carry out a multi-million pound commercial property development in central London, creating extensive new retail and office space in the City working with Network Rail.</description><pubDate>Apr 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Hines_to_carry_out_£360m_commercial_property_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2257/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail park peak rents on the increase - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_park_peak_rents_on_the_increase_-_commercial_mortgages/2253/196.aspx</link><description>The number of UK retail parks with peak rents is on the rise according to new figures, indicative of higher availability of prime retail park space across the country.</description><pubDate>Apr 11 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_park_peak_rents_on_the_increase_-_commercial_mortgages/2253/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Sheffield rents on the rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sheffield_rents_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2250/196.aspx</link><description>Office rents in Sheffield are showing signs of rising, with new reports indicating that the city's commercial property market is presently one of the healthiest in the country.</description><pubDate>Apr 10 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sheffield_rents_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2250/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investors urged to look beyond commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_urged_to_look_beyond_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2247/196.aspx</link><description>UK investors are being advised to look beyond commercial property and consider other investment opportunities such as residential development and hotels.</description><pubDate>Apr  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_urged_to_look_beyond_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2247/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Expert highlights lack of prime property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_highlights_lack_of_prime_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2243/196.aspx</link><description>The gap between prime and non-prime commercial properties in the UK is showing signs of narrowing, prompting concerns over the yield potential of many buildings, according to one expert.</description><pubDate>Apr  4 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Expert_highlights_lack_of_prime_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2243/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>South Wales office rents approaching record highs - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/South_Wales_office_rents_approaching_record_highs_-_commercial_mortgages/2238/196.aspx</link><description>Office rents in South Wales are on track to reach record levels this year, according to new estimates.</description><pubDate>Apr  3 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/South_Wales_office_rents_approaching_record_highs_-_commercial_mortgages/2238/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>''Challenging'' times ahead for UK commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/''Challenging''_times_ahead_for_UK_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2233/196.aspx</link><description>An expert is warning that there could be &amp;quot;challenging&amp;quot; times ahead in the UK commercial property market, in a climate of over-confidence from investors.</description><pubDate>Apr  2 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/''Challenging''_times_ahead_for_UK_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2233/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mixed signals in Scottish commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mixed_signals_in_Scottish_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2232/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property markets in two of Scotland's major cities are displaying mixed signals in terms of performance and potential growth, with Glasgow showing a more positive outlook than Edinburgh in recent times.</description><pubDate>Mar 30 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mixed_signals_in_Scottish_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2232/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>''Surprise demand'' for regional office - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/''Surprise_demand''_for_regional_office_-_commercial_mortgages/2225/196.aspx</link><description>A number of unexpected regional towns across the UK have emerged as commercial property hotspots in a new study, joining the likes of London, Manchester and Birmingham as prime locations for serviced offices.</description><pubDate>Mar 29 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/''Surprise_demand''_for_regional_office_-_commercial_mortgages/2225/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property auction generates £82m in sales - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_auction_generates_£82m_in_sales_-_commercial_mortgages/2222/196.aspx</link><description>A recent property auction in Belfast generated &amp;#163;82 million worth of sales as local and visiting investors bid for a variety of properties.</description><pubDate>Mar 28 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_auction_generates_£82m_in_sales_-_commercial_mortgages/2222/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Morrisons seeking £1bn property sell-off - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Morrisons_seeking_£1bn_property_sell-off_-_commercial_mortgages/2220/196.aspx</link><description>UK retail group Morrisons is hoping to raise &amp;#163;1 billion from the sale of a number of its properties.</description><pubDate>Mar 27 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Morrisons_seeking_£1bn_property_sell-off_-_commercial_mortgages/2220/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Joint venture closes £104m property deal - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Joint_venture_closes_£104m_property_deal_-_commercial_mortgages/2214/196.aspx</link><description>A joint venture between Paradigm Real Estate Managers and General Electric Real Estate has agreed to buy a number buildings currently held by Kwik-Fit in a deal worth &amp;#163;103.</description><pubDate>Mar 26 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Joint_venture_closes_£104m_property_deal_-_commercial_mortgages/2214/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Tesco enters property venture - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Tesco_enters_property_venture_-_commercial_mortgages/2210/196.aspx</link><description>Tesco has announced its entry into a joint property venture with British Land, under which more than 20 large Tesco outlets will be leased.</description><pubDate>Mar 23 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Tesco_enters_property_venture_-_commercial_mortgages/2210/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Brown limits tax relief on empty property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brown_limits_tax_relief_on_empty_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2207/196.aspx</link><description>Gordon Brown has outlined plans to cut empty property relief (EPR) applicable to empty commercial properties in an attempt to boost supply in the UK commercial property market.</description><pubDate>Mar 22 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brown_limits_tax_relief_on_empty_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2207/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>£3.6bn spent on Scottish commercial property market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/£3.6bn_spent_on_Scottish_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2202/196.aspx</link><description>Scotland's commercial property market saw billions of pounds worth of activity last year, with record amounts of money having changed hands during 2006.</description><pubDate>Mar 21 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/£3.6bn_spent_on_Scottish_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2202/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK investors ''most active in Europe'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_investors_''most_active_in_Europe''_-_commercial_mortgages/2199/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property investors in the UK are among the most active in Europe according to a new report from CB Richard Ellis, having spent billions on new acquisitions last year.</description><pubDate>Mar 20 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_investors_''most_active_in_Europe''_-_commercial_mortgages/2199/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investors drawn to UK commercial property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_drawn_to_UK_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2197/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property investment opportunities in the UK are attracting a growing number of investors, signaling a potential increase in commercial mortgages activity in the future.</description><pubDate>Mar 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_drawn_to_UK_commercial_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2197/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Legal &amp; General property trust tops £100m - commercial mortgage</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Legal_&amp;_General_property_trust_tops_£100m_-_commercial_mortgage/2194/196.aspx</link><description>Legal &amp;amp; General's recently launched UK property trust has exceeded the &amp;#163;100 million barrier in invested funds.</description><pubDate>Mar 16 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Legal_&amp;_General_property_trust_tops_£100m_-_commercial_mortgage/2194/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New outsourcing venture from Avanta - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_outsourcing_venture_from_Avanta_-_commercial_mortgages/2190/196.aspx</link><description>Serviced office company Avanta has entered a new joint venture with The Asset Factor with a view to offering integrated services to corporate tenants in commercial properties.</description><pubDate>Mar 15 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_outsourcing_venture_from_Avanta_-_commercial_mortgages/2190/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>ING: Commercial mortgage activity on the increase - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/ING:_Commercial_mortgage_activity_on_the_increase_-_commercial_mortgages/2184/196.aspx</link><description>Experts at ING have highlighted increased commercial mortgage activity in European markets, bolstered by positive economic growth, favourable conditions and increases in earnings.</description><pubDate>Mar 14 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/ING:_Commercial_mortgage_activity_on_the_increase_-_commercial_mortgages/2184/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BDO secures West End property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BDO_secures_West_End_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2176/196.aspx</link><description>BDO Stoy Hayward has secured a letting on a prominent West End commercial property, featuring almost 495,000 square feet of office space.</description><pubDate>Mar 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BDO_secures_West_End_property_-_commercial_mortgages/2176/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Threadneedle looks to European expansion - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Threadneedle_looks_to_European_expansion_-_commercial_mortgages/2172/196.aspx</link><description>Property management group Threadneedle is setting its sights on expansion in European markets following growth in the UK commercial property market.</description><pubDate>Mar  9 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Threadneedle_looks_to_European_expansion_-_commercial_mortgages/2172/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Confidence ''returning to Welsh commercial property market'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Confidence_''returning_to_Welsh_commercial_property_market''_-_commercial_mortgages/2168/196.aspx</link><description>Investors are demonstrating increased confidence in the Welsh commercial property market, pointing towards a potential increase in the uptake of commercial mortgages in the coming future.</description><pubDate>Mar  8 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Confidence_''returning_to_Welsh_commercial_property_market''_-_commercial_mortgages/2168/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>B&amp;B buys £803m mortgage portfolio - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/B&amp;B_buys_£803m_mortgage_portfolio_-_commercial_mortgages/2164/196.aspx</link><description>Bradford and Bingley (B&amp;amp;B) has completed the acquisition of a mortgage portfolio from GMAC-RFC in a multi-million pound commercial mortgages deal.</description><pubDate>Mar  7 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/B&amp;B_buys_£803m_mortgage_portfolio_-_commercial_mortgages/2164/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Steady growth in commercial property market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Steady_growth_in_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2160/196.aspx</link><description>The UK commercial property market has shown steady signs of growth in recent years, suggesting increased uptake of commercial mortgages among property investors.</description><pubDate>Mar  6 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Steady_growth_in_commercial_property_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2160/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Corporate tax system ''driving businesses away'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Corporate_tax_system_''driving_businesses_away''_-_commercial_mortgages/2156/196.aspx</link><description>Concerns are being raised that an overly complicated corporate tax system is acting as a deterrent to businesses in the UK, ultimately impacting upon growth in the domestic commercial mortgages market.</description><pubDate>Mar  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Corporate_tax_system_''driving_businesses_away''_-_commercial_mortgages/2156/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Peterborough in £35 million development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Peterborough_in_£35_million_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2152/196.aspx</link><description>Plans for a multi-million pound development have been outlined for Peterborough, under which new commercial retail and office spaces will be developed at Trowbridge.</description><pubDate>Mar  2 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Peterborough_in_£35_million_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2152/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property site launched - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_site_launched_-_commercial_mortgages/2150/196.aspx</link><description>Hampshire, Dorset and south Wiltshire are to get a new website offering information on commercial property.</description><pubDate>Mar  1 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_site_launched_-_commercial_mortgages/2150/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Newcastle reports strong demand for office space - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Newcastle_reports_strong_demand_for_office_space_-_commercial_mortgages/2143/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial office space in Newcastle is coming under increased demand as a growing number seek commercial mortgages in order to secure office space in the city.</description><pubDate>Feb 28 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Newcastle_reports_strong_demand_for_office_space_-_commercial_mortgages/2143/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Edinburgh commercial property market ''boosted'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_commercial_property_market_''boosted''_-_commercial_mortgages/2142/196.aspx</link><description>Edinburgh's commercial property market is set for a boost from the arrival of two prominent financial services firms, occupying a &amp;#163;50 million development in the city.</description><pubDate>Feb 27 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_commercial_property_market_''boosted''_-_commercial_mortgages/2142/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property ''a low risk investment'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''a_low_risk_investment''_-_commercial_mortgages/2137/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property offers a relatively low risk investment opportunity compared to residential properties, according to one expert.</description><pubDate>Feb 26 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_''a_low_risk_investment''_-_commercial_mortgages/2137/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>£80m Liverpool office development proposed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/£80m_Liverpool_office_development_proposed_-_commercial_mortgages/2131/196.aspx</link><description>A multi-million pound office development has been proposed for Liverpool, offering fresh opportunities for property investors looking to obtain commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Feb 23 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/£80m_Liverpool_office_development_proposed_-_commercial_mortgages/2131/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>York to receive office space boost - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/York_to_receive_office_space_boost_-_commercial_mortgages/2128/196.aspx</link><description>Investors seeking commercial mortgages in York may be interested to know that plans &amp;#163;1.</description><pubDate>Feb 22 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/York_to_receive_office_space_boost_-_commercial_mortgages/2128/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rochdale ''s £100m regeneration progresses - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rochdale_''s_£100m_regeneration_progresses_-_commercial_mortgages/2126/196.aspx</link><description>The multi-million pound regeneration of Rochdale town centre is continuing apace, with developers having been invited to contribute to the extensive redevelopment scheme.</description><pubDate>Feb 21 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rochdale_''s_£100m_regeneration_progresses_-_commercial_mortgages/2126/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BBC''s Manchester move ''to spark commercial property boom'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BBC''s_Manchester_move_''to_spark_commercial_property_boom''_-_commercial_mortgages/2120/196.aspx</link><description>A new wave of commercial property investment could be heading to Salford Quays, near Manchester, sparked by the BBC's affirmation that it will be relocating many of its functions to the northern city.</description><pubDate>Feb 20 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BBC''s_Manchester_move_''to_spark_commercial_property_boom''_-_commercial_mortgages/2120/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Plans submitted for £500m Reading construction - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_submitted_for_£500m_Reading_construction_-_commercial_mortgages/2115/196.aspx</link><description>Sackville Properties has submitted its plans to redevelop Station Hill in Reading to the borough council.</description><pubDate>Feb 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_submitted_for_£500m_Reading_construction_-_commercial_mortgages/2115/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investors prefer commercial properties - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_prefer_commercial_properties_-_commercial_mortgages/2111/196.aspx</link><description>Investors are increasingly choosing &amp;quot;low-hassle&amp;quot; commercial properties over investments in the residential buy to let sector, according to a new report.</description><pubDate>Feb 16 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_prefer_commercial_properties_-_commercial_mortgages/2111/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Major regeneration project for Bristol announced - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Major_regeneration_project_for_Bristol_announced_-_commercial_mortgages/2108/196.aspx</link><description>Places for People and PG Enterprises are developing a scheme intended to regenerate the St Paul's area of Bristol and to attract a significant amount of investment to the city.</description><pubDate>Feb 15 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Major_regeneration_project_for_Bristol_announced_-_commercial_mortgages/2108/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Consultation into future of Edinburgh retail centre - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consultation_into_future_of_Edinburgh_retail_centre_-_commercial_mortgages/2104/196.aspx</link><description>Edinburgh City Council is to launch a consultation into the future of Edinburgh's St James Shopping Centre, with a view to redeveloping the area.</description><pubDate>Feb 14 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consultation_into_future_of_Edinburgh_retail_centre_-_commercial_mortgages/2104/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Future of Manchester development uncertain - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Future_of_Manchester_development_uncertain_-_commercial_mortgages/2099/196.aspx</link><description>A scheme to transform Stevenson Square in Manchester into a pedestrianised area of cafes and other commercial properties now depends on negotiations between developers and landlords.</description><pubDate>Feb 13 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Future_of_Manchester_development_uncertain_-_commercial_mortgages/2099/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Optimism over commercial property development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Optimism_over_commercial_property_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2095/196.aspx</link><description>Although commercial property development within the UK experienced slower growth last month, experts remain optimistic that construction activity will increase.</description><pubDate>Feb 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Optimism_over_commercial_property_development_-_commercial_mortgages/2095/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Morley Estates expands north-west portfolio - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Morley_Estates_expands_north-west_portfolio_-_commercial_mortgages/2090/196.aspx</link><description>Those contemplating taking out commercial mortgages may be interested to hear that Morley Estates is to expand its property portfolio across Manchester and Merseyside.</description><pubDate>Feb  9 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Morley_Estates_expands_north-west_portfolio_-_commercial_mortgages/2090/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Increasing demand drives office market - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Increasing_demand_drives_office_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2093/196.aspx</link><description>Investors with commercial mortgages may be set to benefit from strong returns from office properties, according to one market expert.</description><pubDate>Feb  9 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Increasing_demand_drives_office_market_-_commercial_mortgages/2093/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property in Edinburgh ''must follow green code'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_in_Edinburgh_''must_follow_green_code''_-_commercial_mortgages/2085/196.aspx</link><description>Those taking out commercial mortgages in Edinburgh will now have to comply with new &amp;quot;green&amp;quot; guidelines, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>Feb  7 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_in_Edinburgh_''must_follow_green_code''_-_commercial_mortgages/2085/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Avanta to expand portfolio - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Avanta_to_expand_portfolio_-_commercial_mortgages/2079/196.aspx</link><description>Serviced office company Avanta is set to double its number of commercial properties during the next two years, which may be of interest to those considering taking out commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Feb  6 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Avanta_to_expand_portfolio_-_commercial_mortgages/2079/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Edinburgh rental growth "sluggish" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_rental_growth_"sluggish"_-_commercial_mortgages/2076/196.aspx</link><description>The commercial property market in Edinburgh has performed poorly compared with a number of other cities within the UK, according to one property expert.</description><pubDate>Feb  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_rental_growth_"sluggish"_-_commercial_mortgages/2076/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Dundee office project architect chosen - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Dundee_office_project_architect_chosen_-_commercial_mortgages/2071/196.aspx</link><description>The architects for a new office complex to be built at City Quay in Dundee have been chosen by the project's development group.</description><pubDate>Feb  2 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Dundee_office_project_architect_chosen_-_commercial_mortgages/2071/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property outperforms other assets - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_outperforms_other_assets_-_commercial_mortgages/2068/196.aspx</link><description>The latest figures produced by the Investment Property Databank reveal that commercial property delivered higher returns that other asset classes during 2006.</description><pubDate>Feb  1 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_outperforms_other_assets_-_commercial_mortgages/2068/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office rents to rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_rents_to_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2066/196.aspx</link><description>Office rents are expected to rise due to significant growth within the financial sector, while rental growth in retail properties is forecast to fall, according to one expert.</description><pubDate>Jan 31 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_rents_to_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2066/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manchester wins super casino - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_wins_super_casino_-_commercial_mortgages/2061/196.aspx</link><description>Manchester has emerged as the site for the UK's first super casino, following a selection process involving bids from Blackpool, Greenwich and Newcastle.</description><pubDate>Jan 30 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manchester_wins_super_casino_-_commercial_mortgages/2061/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property net yields on transactions rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_net_yields_on_transactions_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2057/196.aspx</link><description>For the first time in three years, the average net initial yield on property transactions rose during the fourth quarter of 2006, according to a new report by property services firm.</description><pubDate>Jan 29 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_net_yields_on_transactions_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2057/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Heart of Hawick project welcomed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Heart_of_Hawick_project_welcomed_-_commercial_mortgages/2052/196.aspx</link><description>A new regeneration project in Hawick, which could benefit people considering commercial mortgages, has been welcomed by the shadow foreign secretary William Hague.</description><pubDate>Jan 26 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Heart_of_Hawick_project_welcomed_-_commercial_mortgages/2052/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Occupier demand and rental growth rises in December - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Occupier_demand_and_rental_growth_rises_in_December_-_commercial_mortgages/2048/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for commercial property from occupiers increased during December, while rental growth also rose significantly, a new report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) states.</description><pubDate>Jan 25 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Occupier_demand_and_rental_growth_rises_in_December_-_commercial_mortgages/2048/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>£95m Lichfield scheme given go-ahead - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/£95m_Lichfield_scheme_given_go-ahead_-_commercial_mortgages/2042/196.aspx</link><description>The Lichfield District Council has given a &amp;#163;95 million retail property development scheme planning permission.</description><pubDate>Jan 23 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/£95m_Lichfield_scheme_given_go-ahead_-_commercial_mortgages/2042/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Cold weather advice issued to businesses - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cold_weather_advice_issued_to_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages/2024/196.aspx</link><description>Following recent weather forecasts, businesses are being urged to take steps to limit problems caused by cold weather.</description><pubDate>Jan 22 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cold_weather_advice_issued_to_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages/2024/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property to "shrug off" interest rates rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_to_"shrug_off"_interest_rates_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2028/196.aspx</link><description>Although last week's interest rate rise came as a surprise to many people within the financial markets, an expert predicts that investors in commercial property may not be affected.</description><pubDate>Jan 19 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_to_"shrug_off"_interest_rates_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/2028/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Swindon regeneration partner chosen - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Swindon_regeneration_partner_chosen_-_commercial_mortgages/2032/196.aspx</link><description>A development partner has been chosen for the Exchange redevelopment in Swindon, which is expected to see the construction of both commercial and residential properties.</description><pubDate>Jan 18 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Swindon_regeneration_partner_chosen_-_commercial_mortgages/2032/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Croydon Council issues CPO for Gateway site - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Croydon_Council_issues_CPO_for_Gateway_site_-_commercial_mortgages/2036/196.aspx</link><description>Croydon Council has issued a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the site to be used for the Gateway regeneration scheme, a project which will be undertaken by Arrowcroft.</description><pubDate>Jan 17 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Croydon_Council_issues_CPO_for_Gateway_site_-_commercial_mortgages/2036/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>10 million sq ft of office space in Manchester - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/10_million_sq_ft_of_office_space_in_Manchester_-_commercial_mortgages/2019/196.aspx</link><description>Manchester city council leaders have approved plans that will see the development of ten million sq ft of new office space built in the city.</description><pubDate>Jan 16 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/10_million_sq_ft_of_office_space_in_Manchester_-_commercial_mortgages/2019/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London retail sales 11% higher - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_retail_sales_11%_higher_-_commercial_mortgages/2015/196.aspx</link><description>Retail business owners in central London, including those with commercial mortgages, saw a year-on-year increase in sales during December, a new report reveals.</description><pubDate>Jan 15 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_retail_sales_11%_higher_-_commercial_mortgages/2015/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Work begins on ''Business Living'' offices - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Work_begins_on_''Business_Living''_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/2011/196.aspx</link><description>GMI Construction Group, a Leeds-based firm, has begun construction of a new Business Living office development in the city.</description><pubDate>Jan 12 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Work_begins_on_''Business_Living''_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/2011/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rate increase "disappointing" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rate_increase_"disappointing"_-_commercial_mortgages/2009/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates, which may affect investors with commercial mortgages, has been described as &amp;quot;disappointing&amp;quot; by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).</description><pubDate>Jan 11 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rate_increase_"disappointing"_-_commercial_mortgages/2009/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Plans for Bedford regeneration unveiled - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_Bedford_regeneration_unveiled_-_commercial_mortgages/2004/196.aspx</link><description>Investors with commercial mortgages may benefit from new plans submitted to the Bedford Borough Council for the regeneration of the Midland Square area.</description><pubDate>Jan 10 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_Bedford_regeneration_unveiled_-_commercial_mortgages/2004/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investors to spend in Suffolk - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_to_spend_in_Suffolk_-_commercial_mortgages/1999/196.aspx</link><description>A growing number of British investors, including those with commercial mortgages, will look to purchase property in areas with good transport links to London, one expert has claimed.</description><pubDate>Jan  9 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_to_spend_in_Suffolk_-_commercial_mortgages/1999/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Predictions for February rate rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Predictions_for_February_rate_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1998/196.aspx</link><description>Some experts are predicting an increase in interest rates for February, which could have implications for commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Jan  8 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Predictions_for_February_rate_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1998/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property fund breaks £1bn barrier - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_fund_breaks_£1bn_barrier_-_commercial_mortgages/1992/196.aspx</link><description>Standard Life Investments' Select Property Fund, which helps investors access commercial property, has reached a landmark figure, the company has stated.</description><pubDate>Jan  5 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_fund_breaks_£1bn_barrier_-_commercial_mortgages/1992/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Coventry to be represented at commercial property show - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Coventry_to_be_represented_at_commercial_property_show_-_commercial_mortgages/1987/196.aspx</link><description>West Midlands city Coventry is to be represented at a commercial property show in Cannes, France, this March.</description><pubDate>Jan  4 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Coventry_to_be_represented_at_commercial_property_show_-_commercial_mortgages/1987/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business owners urged to "future-proof" properties - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_owners_urged_to_"future-proof"_properties_-_commercial_mortgages/1984/196.aspx</link><description>Business owners, such as investors with commercial mortgages, are being urged to take steps to ensure the sustainability of their buildings to safeguard against a decline in the value of their properties.</description><pubDate>Jan  3 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_owners_urged_to_"future-proof"_properties_-_commercial_mortgages/1984/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand for commercial property market to continue - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_commercial_property_market_to_continue_-_commercial_mortgages/1982/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for property from investors, including those with commercial mortgages, is set to continue in 2007, a new report reveals.</description><pubDate>Jan  2 2007 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_commercial_property_market_to_continue_-_commercial_mortgages/1982/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Edinburgh commercial property deals worth £500m - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_commercial_property_deals_worth_£500m_-_commercial_mortgages/1972/196.aspx</link><description>Investors in commercial property in Edinburgh, such as those with commercial mortgages, are expected to see the value of transactions exceed &amp;#163;500 million in 2006.</description><pubDate>Dec 22 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh_commercial_property_deals_worth_£500m_-_commercial_mortgages/1972/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Land Securities to sell the Gate - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Land_Securities_to_sell_the_Gate_-_commercial_mortgages/1968/196.aspx</link><description>Land Securities has announced that it intends to sell the Gate leisure complex in Newcastle for an estimated &amp;#163;72.</description><pubDate>Dec 21 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Land_Securities_to_sell_the_Gate_-_commercial_mortgages/1968/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>House prices ''to steady next year'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/House_prices_''to_steady_next_year''_-_commercial_mortgages/1956/196.aspx</link><description>House prices are expected to be steadier across the UK next year, according to an industry group.</description><pubDate>Dec 18 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/House_prices_''to_steady_next_year''_-_commercial_mortgages/1956/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand for property ''exceeds expectations" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_property_''exceeds_expectations"_-_commercial_mortgages/1953/196.aspx</link><description>Increased demand for commercial property over the past six months has exceeded earlier predictions for the market, according to a new report.</description><pubDate>Dec 15 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_property_''exceeds_expectations"_-_commercial_mortgages/1953/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Plans for Manchester business park development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_Manchester_business_park_development_-_commercial_mortgages/1951/196.aspx</link><description>Rok development has announced that it has purchased a 34 acre office park development in Wilmslow, Manchester.</description><pubDate>Dec 14 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_Manchester_business_park_development_-_commercial_mortgages/1951/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office sector experiences ''sustained rental growth'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_sector_experiences_''sustained_rental_growth''_-_commercial_mortgages/1944/196.aspx</link><description>The office sector has seen a strong period of rental growth since the start of the year, new research by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) reveals.</description><pubDate>Dec 13 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_sector_experiences_''sustained_rental_growth''_-_commercial_mortgages/1944/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property market free of "boom and bust merry-go-round" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_market_free_of_"boom_and_bust_merry-go-round"_-_commercial_mortgages/1941/196.aspx</link><description>Despite recent claims that the Manchester commercial property market may experience a decline, an expert remains optimistic that it has broken free of the &amp;quot;boom and bust merry-go-round&amp;quot;.</description><pubDate>Dec 12 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_market_free_of_"boom_and_bust_merry-go-round"_-_commercial_mortgages/1941/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Post office closures ''threat to rural business'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Post_office_closures_''threat_to_rural_business''_-_commercial_mortgages/1936/196.aspx</link><description>Proposals made by the government to reduce the number of post offices in the UK have been criticised by a business experts.</description><pubDate>Dec 11 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Post_office_closures_''threat_to_rural_business''_-_commercial_mortgages/1936/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rates ''unlikely to rise'' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_''unlikely_to_rise''_-_commercial_mortgages/1933/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England's (BoE) decision to maintain interest rates at their present level reflects conditions within the economy, which are unlikely to force rates higher in the near future, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reports.</description><pubDate>Dec  8 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_''unlikely_to_rise''_-_commercial_mortgages/1933/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business park at centre of Oldham regeneration - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_park_at_centre_of_Oldham_regeneration_-_commercial_mortgages/1928/196.aspx</link><description>Proposals for the development of a 500,000 sq ft office park in Oldham are being welcomed by the local council.</description><pubDate>Dec  7 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_park_at_centre_of_Oldham_regeneration_-_commercial_mortgages/1928/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Brighton Marina plans revealed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brighton_Marina_plans_revealed_-_commercial_mortgages/1921/196.aspx</link><description>Plans for the development of a new residential and commercial centre in Brighton have been revealed.</description><pubDate>Dec  5 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brighton_Marina_plans_revealed_-_commercial_mortgages/1921/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Urban post office closures have "devastating impact" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Urban_post_office_closures_have_"devastating_impact"_-_commercial_mortgages/1919/196.aspx</link><description>While the number of closures of rural post offices has increased in recent years, a new report has forecast the impact closing urban post offices will have on local economies.</description><pubDate>Dec  4 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Urban_post_office_closures_have_"devastating_impact"_-_commercial_mortgages/1919/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property warning - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_warning_-_commercial_mortgages/1915/196.aspx</link><description>A Bank of England (BoE) official has urged investors in commercial property, including those with commercial mortgages, to prepare in case a downturn in the market occurs.</description><pubDate>Dec  1 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_warning_-_commercial_mortgages/1915/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Shopping centre space set to increase - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Shopping_centre_space_set_to_increase_-_commercial_mortgages/1908/196.aspx</link><description>The market for investors with commercial mortgages saw an increase in the availability of shopping centre retail space planned during the past six months, according to an industry expert.</description><pubDate>Nov 30 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Shopping_centre_space_set_to_increase_-_commercial_mortgages/1908/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Public transport to boost London economy- commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Public_transport_to_boost_London_economy-_commercial_mortgages/1905/196.aspx</link><description>Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has announced that new proposals to expand public transport services in the capital, which could benefit investors with commercial mortgages, will help the system cope with expected population and economic growth.</description><pubDate>Nov 29 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Public_transport_to_boost_London_economy-_commercial_mortgages/1905/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Climate may have impact upon property market – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Climate_may_have_impact_upon_property_market_–_commercial_mortgages/1901/196.aspx</link><description>Property investors, such as those with commercial mortgages, are being warned that climate change may affect the commercial property market due to new legislation and tenant requirements.</description><pubDate>Nov 28 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Climate_may_have_impact_upon_property_market_–_commercial_mortgages/1901/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Water leaks are "chief cause" of losses – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Water_leaks_are_"chief_cause"_of_losses_–_commercial_mortgages/1898/196.aspx</link><description>Burst and leaking pipes and damaged boilers and radiators are the main causes of insurance claims for commercial landlords, including those with commercial mortgages, a new report reveals.</description><pubDate>Nov 27 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Water_leaks_are_"chief_cause"_of_losses_–_commercial_mortgages/1898/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Plans for £350 million Birmingham development revealed – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_£350_million_Birmingham_development_revealed_–_commercial_mortgages/1895/196.aspx</link><description>Development Securities and Grainger Trust have announced that the two firms will be undertaking a joint-project to develop commercial and residential property in the Eastside area of Birmingham.</description><pubDate>Nov 24 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_£350_million_Birmingham_development_revealed_–_commercial_mortgages/1895/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Meeting held to encourage investment in Liverpool – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Meeting_held_to_encourage_investment_in_Liverpool_–_commercial_mortgages/1884/196.aspx</link><description>A number of commercial property firms attended a meeting held by CB Richard Ellis in Liverpool to discuss the need for greater investment in commercial property in the city before it becomes the Capital of Culture in 2008.</description><pubDate>Nov 22 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Meeting_held_to_encourage_investment_in_Liverpool_–_commercial_mortgages/1884/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investors "pouring" money into property – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_"pouring"_money_into_property_–_commercial_mortgages/1880/196.aspx</link><description>A growing number of investors, such as those with commercial mortgages, are choosing to purchase property during auctions, according to an expert.</description><pubDate>Nov 21 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_"pouring"_money_into_property_–_commercial_mortgages/1880/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Christmas is "vital" for retail sector – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Christmas_is_"vital"_for_retail_sector_–_commercial_mortgages/1878/196.aspx</link><description>Retail sales during the Christmas period are predicted to increase compared to last year, a new report reveals.</description><pubDate>Nov 20 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Christmas_is_"vital"_for_retail_sector_–_commercial_mortgages/1878/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand increases value of vacant office space – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_increases_value_of_vacant_office_space_–_commercial_mortgages/1872/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for office space is driving up the value of properties for investors in the midlands, including those with commercial mortgages, according to an expert.</description><pubDate>Nov 17 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_increases_value_of_vacant_office_space_–_commercial_mortgages/1872/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bolton "fastest-growing" centre in north-west – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bolton_"fastest-growing"_centre_in_north-west_–_commercial_mortgages/1865/196.aspx</link><description>Bolton is displaying significant &amp;quot;retail potential&amp;quot; as the centre continues to develop, according to a new study conducted on behalf of Bolton Council.</description><pubDate>Nov 16 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bolton_"fastest-growing"_centre_in_north-west_–_commercial_mortgages/1865/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>High demand for Manchester offices – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/High_demand_for_Manchester_offices_–_commercial_mortgages/1869/196.aspx</link><description>Investment in the commercial office sector in Manchester is helping to drive up yields in the city, according to new research.</description><pubDate>Nov 15 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/High_demand_for_Manchester_offices_–_commercial_mortgages/1869/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property booming in Northern Ireland – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_booming_in_Northern_Ireland_–_commercial_mortgages/1860/196.aspx</link><description>The property market for investors with commercial mortgages is enjoying significant growth according to an industry expert.</description><pubDate>Nov 14 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_booming_in_Northern_Ireland_–_commercial_mortgages/1860/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London retail sales improve in October – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_retail_sales_improve_in_October_–_commercial_mortgages/1857/196.aspx</link><description>A number of investors with commercial mortgages in London may have benefited from strong retail sales during October, a new report reveals.</description><pubDate>Nov 13 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_retail_sales_improve_in_October_–_commercial_mortgages/1857/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Construction in commercial sector improves – commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Construction_in_commercial_sector_improves_–_commercial_mortgages/1852/196.aspx</link><description>Construction activity within the property market for investors with commercial mortgages improved significantly during October, according to new statistics.</description><pubDate>Nov 10 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Construction_in_commercial_sector_improves_–_commercial_mortgages/1852/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BoE raises interest rates to 5 per cent - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BoE_raises_interest_rates_to_5_per_cent_-_commercial_mortgages/1848/196.aspx</link><description>As predicted by a number of experts, the Bank of England's (BoE) monetary policy committee has chosen to raise interest rates by 0.</description><pubDate>Nov  9 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BoE_raises_interest_rates_to_5_per_cent_-_commercial_mortgages/1848/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Civic Trust calls for later shop opening hours - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Civic_Trust_calls_for_later_shop_opening_hours_-_commercial_mortgages/1847/196.aspx</link><description>Investors in the retail sector, such as those with commercial mortgages, would benefit from later shop opening hours, the Civic Trust reports.</description><pubDate>Nov  8 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Civic_Trust_calls_for_later_shop_opening_hours_-_commercial_mortgages/1847/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sales show improvement - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_show_improvement_-_commercial_mortgages/1840/196.aspx</link><description>Investors in retail property, including those with commercial mortgages, may have benefited from higher retail sales during October compared to the same period in 2005, a new report reveals.</description><pubDate>Nov  7 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_show_improvement_-_commercial_mortgages/1840/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property auctions increasingly popular - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_auctions_increasingly_popular_-_commercial_mortgages/1837/196.aspx</link><description>Property auctions are becoming increasingly popular among investors, such as those with commercial mortgages, a new report reveals.</description><pubDate>Nov  6 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_auctions_increasingly_popular_-_commercial_mortgages/1837/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property returns nearly 20% - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_nearly_20%_-_commercial_mortgages/1835/196.aspx</link><description>Returns from commercial property &amp;quot;outstripped&amp;quot; that of equities and bonds in the UK during the last twelve months, according to a new study&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In its quarterly index, Investment Property Databank (IPD) reports that investors in commercial property, such as those with commercial mortgages, saw a total return of 3.</description><pubDate>Nov  3 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_nearly_20%_-_commercial_mortgages/1835/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investment in retail property on the rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investment_in_retail_property_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1829/196.aspx</link><description>Investors, including those with commercial mortgages, are beginning to return to the market for retail property, according to a new report.</description><pubDate>Nov  2 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investment_in_retail_property_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1829/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retailer confidence high in September - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retailer_confidence_high_in_September_-_commercial_mortgages/1824/196.aspx</link><description>Retailers, including investors with commercial mortgages, were at their most confident level for two years in September, according to new research.</description><pubDate>Nov  1 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retailer_confidence_high_in_September_-_commercial_mortgages/1824/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sales fall in October - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_fall_in_October_-_commercial_mortgages/1821/196.aspx</link><description>Investors with commercial mortgages could be affected by a fall in retail sales during October, although retailers remain confident, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reports.</description><pubDate>Oct 31 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_fall_in_October_-_commercial_mortgages/1821/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Occupier demand rental growth "strengthens" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Occupier_demand_rental_growth_"strengthens"_-_commercial_mortgages/1816/196.aspx</link><description>Investors with commercial mortgages have benefited from stronger occupier demand and rental growth, according to a new study.</description><pubDate>Oct 30 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Occupier_demand_rental_growth_"strengthens"_-_commercial_mortgages/1816/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>&amp;pound;5m business centre launched in Airdrie - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;5m_business_centre_launched_in_Airdrie_-_commercial_mortgages/1812/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property investors, including those with commercial mortgages, seeking to re-locate have the opportunity to tour the brand new Airdrie Business Centre.</description><pubDate>Oct 27 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;5m_business_centre_launched_in_Airdrie_-_commercial_mortgages/1812/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>&amp;pound;43m of property auctioned in Northern Ireland - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;43m_of_property_auctioned_in_Northern_Ireland_-_commercial_mortgages/1808/196.aspx</link><description>The market for people with commercial mortgages in Northern Ireland was boosted recently by an auction which attracted over 350 bidders.</description><pubDate>Oct 26 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;43m_of_property_auctioned_in_Northern_Ireland_-_commercial_mortgages/1808/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property owners need to be aware of fire safety legislation - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_owners_need_to_be_aware_of_fire_safety_legislation_-_commercial_mortgages/1807/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property owners, including those with commercial mortgages, are being warned that they are legally required to carry out and record fire risk assessment on their premises.</description><pubDate>Oct 25 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_owners_need_to_be_aware_of_fire_safety_legislation_-_commercial_mortgages/1807/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>&amp;pound;30m redevelopment project in Glasgow - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;30m_redevelopment_project_in_Glasgow_-_commercial_mortgages/1802/196.aspx</link><description>The market for people with commercial mortgages in Glasgow could be boosted by a new office redevelopment project announced by the Premier Property group (PPG).</description><pubDate>Oct 24 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;30m_redevelopment_project_in_Glasgow_-_commercial_mortgages/1802/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Major office project in Leeds - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Major_office_project_in_Leeds_-_commercial_mortgages/1796/196.aspx</link><description>A new &amp;#163;19.</description><pubDate>Oct 23 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Major_office_project_in_Leeds_-_commercial_mortgages/1796/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Cornish mining area focus of regeneration project - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cornish_mining_area_focus_of_regeneration_project_-_commercial_mortgages/1792/196.aspx</link><description>The South West Regional Development Agency (RDA) has agreed to take steps to begin regeneration of a Cornish mining community to bring new investors, including those with commercial mortgages, to the area.</description><pubDate>Oct 20 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cornish_mining_area_focus_of_regeneration_project_-_commercial_mortgages/1792/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property "performing well" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_"performing_well"_-_commercial_mortgages/1789/196.aspx</link><description>Property investors, including those with commercial mortgages, have benefited from strong total returns, according to a new report by F&amp;amp;C Property Asset Management.</description><pubDate>Oct 19 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_"performing_well"_-_commercial_mortgages/1789/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>North-east rents driven by limited commercial space - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/North-east_rents_driven_by_limited_commercial_space_-_commercial_mortgages/1785/196.aspx</link><description>Rental values for commercial space in Gateshead have increased significantly during the last year due to limited available properties, according to icnetwork.</description><pubDate>Oct 18 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/North-east_rents_driven_by_limited_commercial_space_-_commercial_mortgages/1785/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>November interest rates rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/November_interest_rates_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1780/196.aspx</link><description>Despite inflation falling during September, experts are predicting that the Bank of England (BoE) will still choose to raise interest rates next month, which could have an effect on the market for people with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Oct 17 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/November_interest_rates_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1780/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Confidence in UK economy "rebounds" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Confidence_in_UK_economy_"rebounds"_-_commercial_mortgages/1776/196.aspx</link><description>Businesses within the UK, including those owned by people with commercial mortgages, are currently more optimistic about the economy than they were in August, according to a new report.</description><pubDate>Oct 16 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Confidence_in_UK_economy_"rebounds"_-_commercial_mortgages/1776/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Brighton Pier tourist development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brighton_Pier_tourist_development_-_commercial_mortgages/1772/196.aspx</link><description>Brighton is to become the home of a new landmark that could benefit local business, including those owned by people with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Oct 13 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brighton_Pier_tourist_development_-_commercial_mortgages/1772/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial development plans welcomed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_development_plans_welcomed_-_commercial_mortgages/1768/196.aspx</link><description>Plans to redevelop Huddersfield town centre have been welcomed by a local conservation group, icnetwork reports.</description><pubDate>Oct 12 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_development_plans_welcomed_-_commercial_mortgages/1768/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK retail rental market continues to grow - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_retail_rental_market_continues_to_grow_-_commercial_mortgages/1764/196.aspx</link><description>Retail rents in the UK continued to grow during the 12 months to May this year, according to a new report by property specialist Colliers CRE.</description><pubDate>Oct 11 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_retail_rental_market_continues_to_grow_-_commercial_mortgages/1764/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sector remains 'resilient' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sector_remains_'resilient'_-_commercial_mortgages/1762/196.aspx</link><description>Investments in commercial property in the UK are continuing to perform well, according to experts.</description><pubDate>Oct 10 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sector_remains_'resilient'_-_commercial_mortgages/1762/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New post office in pub - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_post_office_in_pub_-_commercial_mortgages/1756/196.aspx</link><description>Closing the village shop in Frittenden prompted investors in the village to open what is believed to be the first permanent post office in a public house, the Kent Courier reports.</description><pubDate>Oct  9 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_post_office_in_pub_-_commercial_mortgages/1756/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property market boosts construction - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_market_boosts_construction_-_commercial_mortgages/1749/196.aspx</link><description>The construction industry is experiencing significant growth due to strong commercial and housing markets, according to a new report.</description><pubDate>Oct  5 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_market_boosts_construction_-_commercial_mortgages/1749/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London 'hotspots' benefit from transport links - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_'hotspots'_benefit_from_transport_links_-_commercial_mortgages/1747/196.aspx</link><description>Investors with commercial mortgages could benefit from new transport infrastructure proposals for London, according to a new report by CB Richard Ellis.</description><pubDate>Oct  4 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_'hotspots'_benefit_from_transport_links_-_commercial_mortgages/1747/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property developer focuses on offices - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_developer_focuses_on_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/1740/196.aspx</link><description>Following current trends within the market for people with commercial mortgages, Schroders Exempt Property Trust, a subsidiary of Schroders, has sold a shopping centre in Glasgow in favour of buying an office block in London.</description><pubDate>Oct  3 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_developer_focuses_on_offices_-_commercial_mortgages/1740/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>&amp;pound;35m Edinburgh office project announced - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;35m_Edinburgh_office_project_announced_-_commercial_mortgages/1738/196.aspx</link><description>Scottish property group Kilmartin has announced it will submit plans for a new property development project in Edinburgh.</description><pubDate>Oct  2 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;35m_Edinburgh_office_project_announced_-_commercial_mortgages/1738/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Plans for retail development in Nottingham - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_retail_development_in_Nottingham_-_commercial_mortgages/1732/196.aspx</link><description>Plans for a new property development, the Giltbrook Retail Park in Nottingham, have been announced today.</description><pubDate>Sep 29 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_retail_development_in_Nottingham_-_commercial_mortgages/1732/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Masterplan helping to raise property prices - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Masterplan_helping_to_raise_property_prices_-_commercial_mortgages/1729/196.aspx</link><description>A year after it was first launched, the Airedale Masterplan has attracted significant investment in the region and has had a positive impact upon commercial property prices.</description><pubDate>Sep 28 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Masterplan_helping_to_raise_property_prices_-_commercial_mortgages/1729/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sector grows in September - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sector_grows_in_September_-_commercial_mortgages/1724/196.aspx</link><description>Many business owners, including those with commercial mortgages, have benefited from growing retail sales during September, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).</description><pubDate>Sep 27 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sector_grows_in_September_-_commercial_mortgages/1724/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Businesses 'unfamiliar' with Electricity at Work regulation - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_'unfamiliar'_with_Electricity_at_Work_regulation_-_commercial_mortgages/1721/196.aspx</link><description>Over 70 per cent of UK businesses, including those owned by people with commercial mortgages, admit their employees could be at risk due to poorly maintained electrical installations and equipment, according to new research.</description><pubDate>Sep 26 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_'unfamiliar'_with_Electricity_at_Work_regulation_-_commercial_mortgages/1721/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Growth of occupier demand during summer - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Growth_of_occupier_demand_during_summer_-_commercial_mortgages/1717/196.aspx</link><description>Occupier demand for commercial property &amp;quot;expanded moderately&amp;quot; during the summer, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (Rics) UK Economic Brief.</description><pubDate>Sep 25 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Growth_of_occupier_demand_during_summer_-_commercial_mortgages/1717/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Aberdeen city centre retail property development - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Aberdeen_city_centre_retail_property_development_-_commercial_mortgages/1714/196.aspx</link><description>Aberdeen City Council has announced that it has approved plans for a &amp;#163;200 million city centre regeneration project, which may provide opportunities for investors with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Sep 22 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Aberdeen_city_centre_retail_property_development_-_commercial_mortgages/1714/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property tenants 'alarmed' by energy efficiency - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_tenants_'alarmed'_by_energy_efficiency_-_commercial_mortgages/1710/196.aspx</link><description>Energy efficiency is the most important factor when commercial property tenants consider their requirements, according to experts.</description><pubDate>Sep 21 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_tenants_'alarmed'_by_energy_efficiency_-_commercial_mortgages/1710/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property still in demand - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_still_in_demand_-_commercial_mortgages/1705/196.aspx</link><description>Property for those with commercial mortgages is still in demand, according to experts.</description><pubDate>Sep 20 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_still_in_demand_-_commercial_mortgages/1705/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Plans for &amp;pound;36m regeneration development in Leeds - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_&amp;pound;36m_regeneration_development_in_Leeds_-_commercial_mortgages/1700/196.aspx</link><description>Plans for a new &amp;#163;36 million property development to include commercial offices in Leeds city centre, have been announced.</description><pubDate>Sep 19 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Plans_for_&amp;pound;36m_regeneration_development_in_Leeds_-_commercial_mortgages/1700/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Climate change threat to small businesses - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Climate_change_threat_to_small_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages/1697/196.aspx</link><description>Over seventy per cent of businesses, including those with commercial mortgages, are not concerned by flooding despite being in high risk areas, according to a report published by AXA.</description><pubDate>Sep 18 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Climate_change_threat_to_small_businesses_-_commercial_mortgages/1697/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property returns slow - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_slow_-_commercial_mortgages/1695/196.aspx</link><description>Investors, including those with commercial mortgages found returns on their commercial property slowed during August, according to a report published by Investment Property Databank (IPD).</description><pubDate>Sep 15 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_slow_-_commercial_mortgages/1695/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property auctions - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_auctions_-_commercial_mortgages/1690/196.aspx</link><description>Property auctions are becoming and increasingly popular way of purchasing commercial property, according to experts.</description><pubDate>Sep 14 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_auctions_-_commercial_mortgages/1690/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>&amp;pound;300m plans to develop Plymouth waterfront announced - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;300m_plans_to_develop_Plymouth_waterfront_announced_-_commercial_mortgages/1685/196.aspx</link><description>Plans for a &amp;#163;300 million regeneration project in Plymouth have been unveiled by the English Cities fund (ECf), Plymouth City Council and the Southwest Regional Development agency.</description><pubDate>Sep 13 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;pound;300m_plans_to_develop_Plymouth_waterfront_announced_-_commercial_mortgages/1685/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Campaign launched to increase investment in Yorkshire - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Campaign_launched_to_increase_investment_in_Yorkshire_-_commercial_mortgages/1681/196.aspx</link><description>A marketing campaign has been launched to promote Yorkshire as one of the best locations to do business in the UK.</description><pubDate>Sep 12 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Campaign_launched_to_increase_investment_in_Yorkshire_-_commercial_mortgages/1681/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BRC calls on retail landlords to accept new terms - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BRC_calls_on_retail_landlords_to_accept_new_terms_-_commercial_mortgages/1679/196.aspx</link><description>The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called for councils and landlords, including those with commercial mortgages, to accept retailers' rents monthly in advance rather than quarterly.</description><pubDate>Sep 11 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BRC_calls_on_retail_landlords_to_accept_new_terms_-_commercial_mortgages/1679/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Telegraph improves property search website - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Telegraph_improves_property_search_website_-_commercial_mortgages/1673/196.aspx</link><description>The Telegraph Group has added an additional search facility to its property search service to help new property owners.</description><pubDate>Sep  8 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Telegraph_improves_property_search_website_-_commercial_mortgages/1673/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Car park prices to generate billions - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Car_park_prices_to_generate_billions_-_commercial_mortgages/1668/196.aspx</link><description>Car park charges for out-of-town retail locations could make investors, including those with commercial mortgages, an additional &amp;#163;2 billion, according to a report published by property consultants, Donaldson.</description><pubDate>Sep  7 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Car_park_prices_to_generate_billions_-_commercial_mortgages/1668/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New snagging checklist launched to help property buyers - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_snagging_checklist_launched_to_help_property_buyers_-_commercial_mortgages/1667/196.aspx</link><description>Snagging.</description><pubDate>Sep  6 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_snagging_checklist_launched_to_help_property_buyers_-_commercial_mortgages/1667/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>GMAC-RFC launches instant mortgage offers - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/GMAC-RFC_launches_instant_mortgage_offers_-_commercial_mortgages/1663/196.aspx</link><description>GMAC-RFC, the UK's tenth largest mortgage lender, launched the first instant mortgage offers yesterday, using automated valuations.</description><pubDate>Sep  5 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/GMAC-RFC_launches_instant_mortgage_offers_-_commercial_mortgages/1663/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New website launched to help people value their property - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_website_launched_to_help_people_value_their_property_-_commercial_mortgages/1656/196.aspx</link><description>A new website has been launched enabling people with commercial mortgages in Northern Ireland to calculate the capital value of their property and compare it with other areas of the province.</description><pubDate>Sep  4 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_website_launched_to_help_people_value_their_property_-_commercial_mortgages/1656/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rate rise could have "marked impact" - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_rise_could_have_"marked_impact"_-_commercial_mortgages/1652/196.aspx</link><description>One month after the Bank of England's surprise interest rate the effect on the mortgage market is starting to be noted.</description><pubDate>Sep  1 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rate_rise_could_have_"marked_impact"_-_commercial_mortgages/1652/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>August brings higher sales - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/August_brings_higher_sales_-_commercial_mortgages/1649/196.aspx</link><description>New data shows retail sales in August recorded the fastest year-on-year growth for twenty months.</description><pubDate>Aug 31 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/August_brings_higher_sales_-_commercial_mortgages/1649/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage lending down in July - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_down_in_July_-_commercial_mortgages/1645/196.aspx</link><description>Gross mortgage lending in July fell seven per cent, according to the British Bankers' Assocation.</description><pubDate>Aug 30 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_down_in_July_-_commercial_mortgages/1645/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Cool US housing could hit UK - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cool_US_housing_could_hit_UK_-_commercial_mortgages/1642/196.aspx</link><description>UK firms are being warned about the possible effect of a cooling US property market.</description><pubDate>Aug 29 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cool_US_housing_could_hit_UK_-_commercial_mortgages/1642/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK GDP grows - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_GDP_grows_-_commercial_mortgages/1636/196.aspx</link><description>UK GDP grew by 0.</description><pubDate>Aug 25 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_GDP_grows_-_commercial_mortgages/1636/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manufacturing demand at strongest in 20 months - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manufacturing_demand_at_strongest_in_20_months_-_commercial_mortgages/1635/196.aspx</link><description>British manufacturing is enjoying the highest levels of demand in 20 months, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).</description><pubDate>Aug 24 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manufacturing_demand_at_strongest_in_20_months_-_commercial_mortgages/1635/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Innovation drives growth for SMEs - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Innovation_drives_growth_for_SMEs_-_commercial_mortgages/1629/196.aspx</link><description>UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly ready to embrace new technology and are confident about the future, according to new research.</description><pubDate>Aug 23 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Innovation_drives_growth_for_SMEs_-_commercial_mortgages/1629/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Workmen drink 900 cups of tea a year - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Workmen_drink_900_cups_of_tea_a_year_-_commercial_mortgages/1625/196.aspx</link><description>Workmen drink 3.</description><pubDate>Aug 22 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Workmen_drink_900_cups_of_tea_a_year_-_commercial_mortgages/1625/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK firms up on trading, down on economy - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_firms_up_on_trading,_down_on_economy_-_commercial_mortgages/1622/196.aspx</link><description>British businesses are optimistic about trading activity but pessimistic about the general economy, according to new research.</description><pubDate>Aug 21 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_firms_up_on_trading,_down_on_economy_-_commercial_mortgages/1622/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sales fall holds future interest rate rises - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_fall_holds_future_interest_rate_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/1619/196.aspx</link><description>Retail sales in the UK fell by 0.</description><pubDate>Aug 18 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_fall_holds_future_interest_rate_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/1619/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Further interest rate rise may not be necessary - commercial 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interest rates may have to rise further to counter inflation.</description><pubDate>Aug 10 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_hints_at_interest_rate_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1594/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sales up in July - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_up_in_July_-_commercial_mortgages/1589/196.aspx</link><description>UK retail sales were up 3.</description><pubDate>Aug  9 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_up_in_July_-_commercial_mortgages/1589/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>GDP growth expected - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/GDP_growth_expected_-_commercial_mortgages/1584/196.aspx</link><description>The economy's growth figures for the last six months are expected be 0.</description><pubDate>Aug  8 2006 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grow for the 40th month in a row.</description><pubDate>Aug  4 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Service_sector_continues_to_grow_-_commercial_mortgages/1579/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand for office space booms - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_office_space_booms_-_commercial_mortgages/1574/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for UK office space is growing at its fastest rate in eight years, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).</description><pubDate>Aug  3 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_office_space_booms_-_commercial_mortgages/1574/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business confidence at highest level in 9 years - commercial 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report from the Regional Economic Forecasting Panel predicts.</description><pubDate>Jul 13 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Growth_expected_in_the_north-west_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1513/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property activity up &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_activity_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1511/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property activity grew sharply in June, according to a new survey.</description><pubDate>Jul 12 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_activity_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1511/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rate rise not &amp;quot;done deal&amp;quot; &amp;#150; commercial 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_holds_rates_at_4.5%_-_commercial_mortgages/1492/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK business leads Europe - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_business_leads_Europe_-_commercial_mortgages/1491/196.aspx</link><description>A new report shows almost 200 of the 700 biggest firms in Europe are from the UK.</description><pubDate>Jul  5 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_business_leads_Europe_-_commercial_mortgages/1491/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Experts predict interest rates to stick &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Experts_predict_interest_rates_to_stick_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1487/196.aspx</link><description>Ahead of the Bank of England's decision on interest rates this week, experts are predicting the 10-month freeze on rates at 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treasury committee he was in no hurry to up interest rates.</description><pubDate>Jun 30 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/King_cool_on_rate_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1478/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Small businesses miss technology &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_miss_technology_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1473/196.aspx</link><description>A quarter of small businesses are finding it hard to keep up with the pace of technological change.</description><pubDate>Jun 29 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Small_businesses_miss_technology_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1473/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>International inflation warning bells sounded &amp;#150; commercial 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that the price of buying properties in the country will increase over the coming year.</description><pubDate>Jun 20 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Builders_confident_of_price_rises_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1444/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Buy during World Cup sale &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Buy_during_World_Cup_sale_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1440/196.aspx</link><description>Those looking to invest in commercial mortgages would be well-advised to take the opportunity of the current football World Cup to grab themselves a bargain.</description><pubDate>Jun 19 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Buy_during_World_Cup_sale_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1440/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK inflation up &amp;#150; commercial 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mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_tops_G7_employment_league_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1428/196.aspx</link><description>UK employment is the highest among all G7 countries, new data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have found.</description><pubDate>Jun 14 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_tops_G7_employment_league_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1428/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank chief eases rate rise fears &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_chief_eases_rate_rise_fears_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1424/196.aspx</link><description>The debate over the future of interest rates has taken a dramatic turn with the governor of the Bank of England claiming the threat of inflation was not great.</description><pubDate>Jun 13 2006 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property market are expected to weather 2006 well.</description><pubDate>Jun  9 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_economy_expected_to_be_stable_through_2006_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1419/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Treasury committee hears interest rates to rise &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Treasury_committee_hears_interest_rates_to_rise_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1415/196.aspx</link><description>Interest rates are set to rise both in the UK and around the world, the Common's treasury committee heard yesterday (June 6th).</description><pubDate>Jun  7 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Treasury_committee_hears_interest_rates_to_rise_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1415/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sales up in May - commercial 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mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_sees_rising_demand_-_commercial_mortgages/1401/196.aspx</link><description>April saw rising demand for all commercial property with improvements in occupier activity, according to a new report.</description><pubDate>Jun  2 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_sees_rising_demand_-_commercial_mortgages/1401/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Glasgow set for &amp;#163;96m housing &amp;quot;revolution&amp;quot; - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Glasgow_set_for_&amp;#163;96m_housing_&amp;quot;revolution&amp;quot;_-_commercial_mortgages/1398/196.aspx</link><description>Glasgow is set to have 2,400 new homes built in the next five years in a &amp;#163;96 million housing project.</description><pubDate>Jun  1 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Glasgow_set_for_&amp;#163;96m_housing_&amp;quot;revolution&amp;quot;_-_commercial_mortgages/1398/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Measuring businesses' intangible value - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Measuring_businesses'_intangible_value_-_commercial_mortgages/1392/196.aspx</link><description>Businesses may soon have assets such as goodwill, branding, customer loyalty and intellectual property added to their valuations.</description><pubDate>May 31 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Measuring_businesses'_intangible_value_-_commercial_mortgages/1392/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage lending up 10% - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_up_10%_-_commercial_mortgages/1389/196.aspx</link><description>New figures show gross mortgage lending in April was up 10 per cent on last year.</description><pubDate>May 30 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_up_10%_-_commercial_mortgages/1389/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>MPC member puts focus on inflation - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPC_member_puts_focus_on_inflation_-_commercial_mortgages/1387/196.aspx</link><description>A member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has spoken out on the importance of keeping a lid on inflation.</description><pubDate>May 26 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/MPC_member_puts_focus_on_inflation_-_commercial_mortgages/1387/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK GDP rises - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_GDP_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/1380/196.aspx</link><description>UK gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 2.</description><pubDate>May 25 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_GDP_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/1380/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>OECD: UK economy set to pick up - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/OECD:_UK_economy_set_to_pick_up_-_commercial_mortgages/1376/196.aspx</link><description>The UK economy should see improvement over the next 12 months, the Organisation for Economic Development and Co-operation (OECD) claims.</description><pubDate>May 24 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/OECD:_UK_economy_set_to_pick_up_-_commercial_mortgages/1376/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office sector leads commercial property &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_sector_leads_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1372/196.aspx</link><description>Office rental growth in the UK outperformed the retail sector for the first time in five years, according to a new market study.</description><pubDate>May 23 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_sector_leads_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1372/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage lending hits record high &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_hits_record_high_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1371/196.aspx</link><description>Mortgage lending was at its highest level on record in April, according to new figures.</description><pubDate>May 22 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_hits_record_high_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1371/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Private property activity expands - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Private_property_activity_expands_-_commercial_mortgages/1364/196.aspx</link><description>A new industry poll shows a sharp rise in UK commercial property development.</description><pubDate>May 19 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Private_property_activity_expands_-_commercial_mortgages/1364/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Government gives guide to tourism planning - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_gives_guide_to_tourism_planning_-_commercial_mortgages/1362/196.aspx</link><description>A new guide offering help for property development in tourism has been launched by the government.</description><pubDate>May 18 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_gives_guide_to_tourism_planning_-_commercial_mortgages/1362/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Ashton becoming &amp;quot;property hotspot&amp;quot; &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Ashton_becoming_&amp;quot;property_hotspot&amp;quot;_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1357/196.aspx</link><description>The town of Ashton under Lyne is fast becoming a property hotspot, with the latest commercial development being discussed.</description><pubDate>May 17 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Ashton_becoming_&amp;quot;property_hotspot&amp;quot;_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1357/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>NAEA warns over Hips &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/NAEA_warns_over_Hips_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1353/196.aspx</link><description>The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has issued a warning to those with commercial mortgages over the implementation of home information packs (Hips).</description><pubDate>May 16 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/NAEA_warns_over_Hips_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1353/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Scotland's commercial property boom &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Scotland's_commercial_property_boom_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1351/196.aspx</link><description>The demand for commercial mortgages in Scotland is set to boom as interest among fund managers grows.</description><pubDate>May 15 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Scotland's_commercial_property_boom_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1351/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Room for commercial property growth &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Room_for_commercial_property_growth_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1347/196.aspx</link><description>New research has suggested that the European commercial property market still has some room for growth.</description><pubDate>May 12 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Room_for_commercial_property_growth_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1347/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank of England report points to rate rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_of_England_report_points_to_rate_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1341/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England predicts that inflation could hit three per cent in the coming year, increasing the chances of an interest rate rise.</description><pubDate>May 11 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_of_England_report_points_to_rate_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/1341/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BCC: interest rates to hold - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BCC:_interest_rates_to_hold_-_commercial_mortgages/1336/196.aspx</link><description>Interest rates should hold at 4.</description><pubDate>May 10 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BCC:_interest_rates_to_hold_-_commercial_mortgages/1336/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Councils to have more voice in shaping community &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Councils_to_have_more_voice_in_shaping_community_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1332/196.aspx</link><description>Councils should have more powers to shape their communities and make towns individual, the head of a government inquiry into local government has said.</description><pubDate>May  9 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Councils_to_have_more_voice_in_shaping_community_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1332/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office demand rises - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_demand_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/1330/196.aspx</link><description>New research into the commercial property market shows rising demand for office space while the retail sector remains in decline.</description><pubDate>May  8 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_demand_rises_-_commercial_mortgages/1330/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Experts clash over future of interest rates - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Experts_clash_over_future_of_interest_rates_-_commercial_mortgages/1327/196.aspx</link><description>A day after the Bank of England decided to keep interest rates at 4.</description><pubDate>May  5 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Experts_clash_over_future_of_interest_rates_-_commercial_mortgages/1327/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rates freeze - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_freeze_-_commercial_mortgages/1320/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates at 4.</description><pubDate>May  4 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_freeze_-_commercial_mortgages/1320/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Bank of England faces challenge over interest rates &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_of_England_faces_challenge_over_interest_rates_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1316/196.aspx</link><description>Low consumer confidence means the Bank of England will have to make a difficult decision when setting interest rates.</description><pubDate>May  3 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Bank_of_England_faces_challenge_over_interest_rates_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1316/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property market strong &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_market_strong_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1312/196.aspx</link><description>New research into the commercial property market shows the sector showing &amp;quot;moderate strength&amp;quot;.</description><pubDate>May  2 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_market_strong_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1312/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK growth forecast up &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_growth_forecast_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1309/196.aspx</link><description>A leading economic thinktank has pushed up its growth forecast for the UK economy.</description><pubDate>Apr 28 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_growth_forecast_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1309/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK commercial property returns over 20% - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_commercial_property_returns_over_20%_-_commercial_mortgages/1307/196.aspx</link><description>New research puts returns from commercial property at 20.</description><pubDate>Apr 27 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_commercial_property_returns_over_20%_-_commercial_mortgages/1307/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sales up - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_up_-_commercial_mortgages/1301/196.aspx</link><description>March saw a surprise rise in retail sales.</description><pubDate>Apr 25 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_up_-_commercial_mortgages/1301/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Huge increase in mortgage approvals &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Huge_increase_in_mortgage_approvals_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1297/196.aspx</link><description>Property investors will welcome the latest news from the Buildings Societies Association (BSA), which has shown a huge surge in the market.</description><pubDate>Apr 24 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Huge_increase_in_mortgage_approvals_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1297/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property demand to level off &amp;#150; 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the commercial mortgages sector came into force.</description><pubDate>Apr 18 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Licence_laws_come_into_full_force_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1284/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Reforms to commercial planning &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Reforms_to_commercial_planning_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1280/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial planning rules are to be changed to encourage town centre regeneration and restrict out-of-town developments &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Plans proposed by the government will see improved design encouraged and will affect those with commercial mortgages planning development.</description><pubDate>Apr 13 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Reforms_to_commercial_planning_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1280/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Sharp expansion in 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London_commercial_property_steps_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1269/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>&amp;#163;7bn cost of fires - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;#163;7bn_cost_of_fires_-_commercial_mortgages/1266/196.aspx</link><description>Fires cost the UK economy &amp;#163;7.</description><pubDate>Apr 10 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;#163;7bn_cost_of_fires_-_commercial_mortgages/1266/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest in commercial property booms -commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_in_commercial_property_booms_-commercial_mortgages/1262/196.aspx</link><description>Higher returns are encouraging more people to invest in commercial property, according to a new report.</description><pubDate>Apr  7 2006 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Billion_pound_Peterborough_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1255/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>20 town centres to get development boosts &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/20_town_centres_to_get_development_boosts_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1252/196.aspx</link><description>Twenty towns across England will get expert help to speed up economic development.</description><pubDate>Apr  4 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/20_town_centres_to_get_development_boosts_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1252/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Demand for commercial property to escalate &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Demand_for_commercial_property_to_escalate_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1248/196.aspx</link><description>Retail investors are to increase 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Planning_to_take_environment_into_account_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1233/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage approvals up 22% - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_approvals_up_22%_-_commercial_mortgages/1229/196.aspx</link><description>New figures show that the number of approvals for house purchase loans was up 22 per cent in February from last year.</description><pubDate>Mar 28 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_approvals_up_22%_-_commercial_mortgages/1229/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Cebr: City to push property up &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cebr:_City_to_push_property_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1226/196.aspx</link><description>The Centre for Economic and Business Research (cebr) has claimed that the UK's property market could jump by seven per cent over the course of 2006.</description><pubDate>Mar 27 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cebr:_City_to_push_property_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1226/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>CML backs stamp duty change &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/CML_backs_stamp_duty_change_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1221/196.aspx</link><description>The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has defended the government's decision to increase stamp duty, despite many accusations that it is not sufficient.</description><pubDate>Mar 24 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/CML_backs_stamp_duty_change_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1221/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Inflation warnings &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Inflation_warnings_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1220/196.aspx</link><description>Inflation could pose a threat to the economy, a member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has warned.</description><pubDate>Mar 23 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Inflation_warnings_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1220/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property sales increase&amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_sales_increase&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1216/196.aspx</link><description>New research shows the property market is still running well as stable interest rates and buyer confidence increase, which come as good news for those with commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Mar 22 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_sales_increase&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1216/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage lending hits February high &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_hits_February_high_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1212/196.aspx</link><description>Consumer confidence is said to be strong in the housing market as February mortgage lending figures reach a record high.</description><pubDate>Mar 21 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_hits_February_high_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1212/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Government brings in new regulations to fight climate change &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_brings_in_new_regulations_to_fight_climate_change_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1207/196.aspx</link><description>The government has announced changes to building regulations to help take on climate change.</description><pubDate>Mar 20 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_brings_in_new_regulations_to_fight_climate_change_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1207/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Newport sells itself on DVD - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Newport_sells_itself_on_DVD_-_commercial_mortgages/1203/196.aspx</link><description>The regeneration agency for Newport has taken the bold step of launching a DVD to encourage investors.</description><pubDate>Mar 17 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Newport_sells_itself_on_DVD_-_commercial_mortgages/1203/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Northern Ireland to have biggest ever property auction &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Northern_Ireland_to_have_biggest_ever_property_auction_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1198/196.aspx</link><description>March 24th will see Northern Ireland's biggest ever sale of commercial property and land by public auction.</description><pubDate>Mar 16 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Northern_Ireland_to_have_biggest_ever_property_auction_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1198/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>City 'place to be' for improved commercial returns &amp;#150; Commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/City_'place_to_be'_for_improved_commercial_returns_&amp;#150;_Commercial_mortgages/1194/196.aspx</link><description>It has been suggested that those considering taking out commercial mortgages in 2006 will need to think a little harder about the location of their investments than a year ago.</description><pubDate>Mar 15 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/City_'place_to_be'_for_improved_commercial_returns_&amp;#150;_Commercial_mortgages/1194/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Irish hold UK commercial property - Commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Irish_hold_UK_commercial_property_-_Commercial_mortgages/1190/196.aspx</link><description>It has been revealed that Irish investors are taking advantage of the UK's strong property market and investing heavily in commercial property in Britain.</description><pubDate>Mar 14 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Irish_hold_UK_commercial_property_-_Commercial_mortgages/1190/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Homebuyer Show urges investment in commercial property &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Homebuyer_Show_urges_investment_in_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1187/196.aspx</link><description>Experts from the Homebuyer Show are advising property investors to consider the potential of putting their money into commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Mar 13 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Homebuyer_Show_urges_investment_in_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1187/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rates hold firm at 4.5% - commercial 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cities becoming Europe's best &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/England's_cities_becoming_Europe's_best_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1177/196.aspx</link><description>England's towns and cities are facing their greatest renaissance since the end of the 19th century, according to a new report.</description><pubDate>Mar  8 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/England's_cities_becoming_Europe's_best_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1177/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Britain unready for green building &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Britain_unready_for_green_building_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1170/196.aspx</link><description>The government is being pushed to create a &amp;quot;joined up&amp;quot; planning policy to encourage green development.</description><pubDate>Mar  7 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Britain_unready_for_green_building_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1170/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Brits turn away from stock market &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brits_turn_away_from_stock_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1169/196.aspx</link><description>New research has found that people are increasingly turning to property for investment and away from the stock market.</description><pubDate>Mar  6 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brits_turn_away_from_stock_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1169/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Europe ups interest rates - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Europe_ups_interest_rates_-_commercial_mortgages/1164/196.aspx</link><description>The European Central Bank (ECB) has moved to increase interest rates in the Eurozone to 2.</description><pubDate>Mar  3 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Europe_ups_interest_rates_-_commercial_mortgages/1164/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgages up 49% - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgages_up_49%_-_commercial_mortgages/1158/196.aspx</link><description>January saw a 49 per cent increase in the number of mortgages lent, according to Bank of England figures.</description><pubDate>Mar  2 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgages_up_49%_-_commercial_mortgages/1158/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Sainsbury uses commercial mortgages to lower repayments - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sainsbury_uses_commercial_mortgages_to_lower_repayments_-_commercial_mortgages/1155/196.aspx</link><description>The supermarket group Sainsbury has announced it is to take advantage of commercial mortgages to restructure its finances.</description><pubDate>Mar  1 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sainsbury_uses_commercial_mortgages_to_lower_repayments_-_commercial_mortgages/1155/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage approvals up 8% &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_approvals_up_8%_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1150/196.aspx</link><description>New figures show the number of mortgage approvals, including commercial mortgages, was up 8 per cent in January from last year's figures.</description><pubDate>Feb 28 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_approvals_up_8%_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1150/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK signs European Landscape Convention &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_signs_European_Landscape_Convention_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1146/196.aspx</link><description>The government has announced that it has signed the Council of Europe's European Landscape Convention.</description><pubDate>Feb 27 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_signs_European_Landscape_Convention_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1146/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Government speeds up environmental building regs &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_speeds_up_environmental_building_regs_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1142/196.aspx</link><description>The government has cut the transition time for new building regulations from the usual maximum of three years to just 12 months.</description><pubDate>Feb 24 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_speeds_up_environmental_building_regs_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1142/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rate cut unlikely &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rate_cut_unlikely_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1141/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England now looks more certain not to cut interest rates.</description><pubDate>Feb 23 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rate_cut_unlikely_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1141/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Government to encourage energy efficiency - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_to_encourage_energy_efficiency_-_commercial_mortgages/1134/196.aspx</link><description>New government plans could force renovation of commercial building to be energy efficient.</description><pubDate>Feb 22 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Government_to_encourage_energy_efficiency_-_commercial_mortgages/1134/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Interest rates expected to hold for 2006 &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_expected_to_hold_for_2006_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1133/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England's inflation report has lead some analysts to predict that interest rates could hold at 4.</description><pubDate>Feb 21 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Interest_rates_expected_to_hold_for_2006_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1133/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property urged for investors - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_urged_for_investors_-_commercial_mortgages/1129/196.aspx</link><description>People building up a portfolio of properties are being advised to consider commercial properties.</description><pubDate>Feb 20 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_urged_for_investors_-_commercial_mortgages/1129/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Increased demand for commercial space predicted &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Increased_demand_for_commercial_space_predicted_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1122/196.aspx</link><description>A survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and property advisors GVA Grimley has revealed that overall demand from commercial property occupiers is expected to rise.</description><pubDate>Feb 17 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Increased_demand_for_commercial_space_predicted_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1122/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Norwich Union launches new Sipp offering &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Norwich_Union_launches_new_Sipp_offering_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1119/196.aspx</link><description>Insurer Norwich Union has launched a new self invested personal pension (Sipp) offering that will provide access to a range of funds including commercial property.</description><pubDate>Feb 16 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Norwich_Union_launches_new_Sipp_offering_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1119/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Liberty: Retail property not such a bad bet &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liberty:_Retail_property_not_such_a_bad_bet_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1115/196.aspx</link><description>Property firm Liberty International has said that retail property enjoyed high residency last year, making it a safer bet for investors than retail sales would suggest.</description><pubDate>Feb 15 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Liberty:_Retail_property_not_such_a_bad_bet_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1115/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investor appetite pushes up prices &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investor_appetite_pushes_up_prices_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1110/196.aspx</link><description>Investor appetite for commercial property in the final three months of 2005 served to push up prices, British Land has claimed.</description><pubDate>Feb 14 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investor_appetite_pushes_up_prices_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1110/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>St. Modwen upbeat over commercial property &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/St._Modwen_upbeat_over_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1106/196.aspx</link><description>Property developer St.</description><pubDate>Feb 13 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/St._Modwen_upbeat_over_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1106/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>EU directive likely to affect commercial landlords &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/EU_directive_likely_to_affect_commercial_landlords_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1102/196.aspx</link><description>A European Union directive that will impress compulsory energy ratings on UK buildings is likely to impact commercial mortgages investors.</description><pubDate>Feb 10 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/EU_directive_likely_to_affect_commercial_landlords_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1102/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>BoE keeps rates on hold &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BoE_keeps_rates_on_hold_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1098/196.aspx</link><description>The Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has elected to keep interest rates on hold at 4.</description><pubDate>Feb  9 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/BoE_keeps_rates_on_hold_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1098/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sales 'could impact property' - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_'could_impact_property'_-_commercial_mortgages/1096/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgages investors are being urged to tread with caution after a retail sales monitor showed that sales in the sector increased by just 0.</description><pubDate>Feb  8 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_'could_impact_property'_-_commercial_mortgages/1096/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Investors 'ignorant' of market &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_'ignorant'_of_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1092/196.aspx</link><description>A survey conducted by New Star Asset Management has revealed that investors are not as clued up about the market as they should be.</description><pubDate>Feb  7 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Investors_'ignorant'_of_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1092/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Landlords 'unprepared for fires' &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_'unprepared_for_fires'_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1086/196.aspx</link><description>Landlords and commercial mortgages investors are unprepared for the possibility of losing their investments to fire, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Feb  6 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Landlords_'unprepared_for_fires'_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1086/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Banks cash in on commercial property high &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Banks_cash_in_on_commercial_property_high_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1082/196.aspx</link><description>The 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fairly.</description><pubDate>Jan 30 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/CML_reveals_positive_feeling_about_mortgage_industry_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1066/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Fosse Park in &amp;#163;360m retail sale &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fosse_Park_in_&amp;#163;360m_retail_sale_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1062/196.aspx</link><description>One of the UK's largest out-of-town retail centres, Fosse Park, is set to change hands in the biggest sale of a retail investment property in the last seven years.</description><pubDate>Jan 27 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fosse_Park_in_&amp;#163;360m_retail_sale_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1062/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Scarcity of opportunities means rents will stay high &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Scarcity_of_opportunities_means_rents_will_stay_high_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1058/196.aspx</link><description>A relative scarcity of commercial properties means that both prices and rents are likely to stay high, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>Jan 26 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Scarcity_of_opportunities_means_rents_will_stay_high_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1058/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Industrial space under pressure &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Industrial_space_under_pressure_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1056/196.aspx</link><description>Rising construction costs combined with a shortage of available sites for development are putting rents for industrial space under pressure.</description><pubDate>Jan 25 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Industrial_space_under_pressure_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1056/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial mortgages arouse interest</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgages_arouse_interest/1051/196.aspx</link><description>The numbers of investors expressing an interest in commercial mortgages has risen, according to new research.</description><pubDate>Jan 24 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_mortgages_arouse_interest/1051/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property auctions increase &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_auctions_increase_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1047/196.aspx</link><description>The popularity of selling commercial property via auctions is growing, indicated by the 20 lots of property and land going 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Edinburgh's_commercial_property_sector_set_for_boom_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1034/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property returns 19 per cent in 2005 &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_19_per_cent_in_2005_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1030/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgages investors experienced a strong year in 2005, with 12 month returns of just under 19 per cent.</description><pubDate>Jan 17 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_returns_19_per_cent_in_2005_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1030/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Manufacturing sector picks up in Scotland &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manufacturing_sector_picks_up_in_Scotland_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1028/196.aspx</link><description>A pick up in the Scottish manufacturing sector is likely to boost the country's commercial property market.</description><pubDate>Jan 16 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Manufacturing_sector_picks_up_in_Scotland_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1028/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>CMBS predicted to grow &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/CMBS_predicted_to_grow_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1023/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) are expected to grow in demand over the coming year, it has been revealed.</description><pubDate>Jan 13 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/CMBS_predicted_to_grow_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1023/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rics predicts positive outlook for construction sector &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_predicts_positive_outlook_for_construction_sector_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1021/196.aspx</link><description>A survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has revealed that the UK's construction industry looks set to benefit from an improving economic outlook for the year ahead.</description><pubDate>Jan 12 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_predicts_positive_outlook_for_construction_sector_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1021/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Survey reveals disparity in demand &amp;#150; commercial 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Businesses_look_towards_expansion_in_2006_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1010/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Consumer spending to pick up &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consumer_spending_to_pick_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1008/196.aspx</link><description>The retail sector is likely to experience a boost as consumers start spending again, it has been predicted; a factor which is expected to bring positive signs for commercial mortgages investors.</description><pubDate>Jan  9 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consumer_spending_to_pick_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/1008/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Take-up/availability gap closing in capital's commercial property sector &amp;#150; commercial 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2005.</description><pubDate>Jan  5 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_sector_gets_off_to_positive_start_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/998/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>CBI welcomes calls for energy cut down &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/CBI_welcomes_calls_for_energy_cut_down_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/996/196.aspx</link><description>The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has given its backing to a campaign encouraging commercial businesses to make basic energy saving changes.</description><pubDate>Jan  4 2006 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/CBI_welcomes_calls_for_energy_cut_down_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/996/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rental growth predicted for commercial property &amp;#150; commercial 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/South-east_hot_for_commercial_property_sector_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/988/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Real estate securities fire enthusiasm &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Real_estate_securities_fire_enthusiasm_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/980/196.aspx</link><description>Securities created from packaged commercial mortgages have fired investors' enthusiasm in the UK this year, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>Dec 23 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Real_estate_securities_fire_enthusiasm_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/980/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Changes to Scotland's planning system welcomed &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Changes_to_Scotland's_planning_system_welcomed_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/977/196.aspx</link><description>Alterations to Scotland's property planning system have been welcomed by the director of the SRC, Fiona Moriarty.</description><pubDate>Dec 22 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Changes_to_Scotland's_planning_system_welcomed_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/977/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>IMF praises 'remarkable' stability of UK economy &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/IMF_praises_'remarkable'_stability_of_UK_economy_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/975/196.aspx</link><description>The UK's International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the &amp;quot;remarkable&amp;quot; stability of the country's economy, despite this year's property market slowdown.</description><pubDate>Dec 21 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/IMF_praises_'remarkable'_stability_of_UK_economy_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/975/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Office sector to come up trumps &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_sector_to_come_up_trumps_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/970/196.aspx</link><description>The office sector is set to perform the best in the commercial property market next year, it has been suggested.</description><pubDate>Dec 20 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Office_sector_to_come_up_trumps_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/970/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'What's In Store' for retail property? &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'What's_In_Store'_for_retail_property?_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/967/196.aspx</link><description>A new publication from retail property organisation, the British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) has set out what commercial mortgages investors can expect from the retail sector in the future.</description><pubDate>Dec 19 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'What's_In_Store'_for_retail_property?_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/967/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>London's retail slump over &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London's_retail_slump_over_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/961/196.aspx</link><description>New figures have revealed that a crash in the capital's retail industry, which coincided with the July 7th bombings, has ended.</description><pubDate>Dec 16 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/London's_retail_slump_over_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/961/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Cameron pledges mortgage protection &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cameron_pledges_mortgage_protection_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/959/196.aspx</link><description>Newly elected Conservative party leader, David Cameron, has made a speech pledging to protect people's mortgages.</description><pubDate>Dec 15 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cameron_pledges_mortgage_protection_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/959/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Impregilo wins &amp;#163;150m hospital deal &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Impregilo_wins_&amp;#163;150m_hospital_deal_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/953/196.aspx</link><description>Italian construction group Impregilo has won the contract to build a &amp;#163;150 million hospital in Oxford.</description><pubDate>Dec 14 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Impregilo_wins_&amp;#163;150m_hospital_deal_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/953/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property lending leaps &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_lending_leaps_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/949/196.aspx</link><description>Lending to the commercial property sector has risen by 50 per cent in the first six months of 2005, according to new figures.</description><pubDate>Dec 13 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_lending_leaps_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/949/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Fears of commercial property downturn unfounded - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fears_of_commercial_property_downturn_unfounded_-_commercial_mortgages/946/196.aspx</link><description>Despite a growing sense that the commercial property market has already passed its peak, experts predict that exceptional investment opportunities will continue.</description><pubDate>Dec 12 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fears_of_commercial_property_downturn_unfounded_-_commercial_mortgages/946/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property boost from new regulations &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_boost_from_new_regulations_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/942/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property investment funds are to receive a lift after the government announced plans to allow the funds to be included in an ISA wrapper.</description><pubDate>Dec  9 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_boost_from_new_regulations_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/942/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>REITs details to be published this month &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/REITs_details_to_be_published_this_month_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/938/196.aspx</link><description>Chancellor Gordon Brown has said that the Treasury will publish details of the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) later this month.</description><pubDate>Dec  8 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/REITs_details_to_be_published_this_month_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/938/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Brown confirms positive prospects for commercial property &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brown_confirms_positive_prospects_for_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/933/196.aspx</link><description>With all eyes turned towards future REITs proposals, the chancellor has added to the optimistic outlook for the commercial property sector by confirming the economy's ability to ride a property market bubble.</description><pubDate>Dec  7 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Brown_confirms_positive_prospects_for_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/933/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Economic growth may fuel commercial sector &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Economic_growth_may_fuel_commercial_sector_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/925/196.aspx</link><description>Latest figures suggesting that economic growth is set to improve in the New Year could mean positive news for the commercial property sector.</description><pubDate>Dec  5 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Economic_growth_may_fuel_commercial_sector_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/925/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial sector hots up &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_sector_hots_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/922/196.aspx</link><description>Residential property may be experiencing a lull, but the commercial sector continues to beat other investment options such as shares and bonds, reports state.</description><pubDate>Dec  2 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_sector_hots_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/922/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New opportunities for commercial sector - commercial 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_approvals_highest_since_March_2004_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/913/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Planning ahead benefits businesses and landlords &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Planning_ahead_benefits_businesses_and_landlords_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/909/196.aspx</link><description>UK businesses should plan better in order to avoid losing out at the end of their commercial property leases, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Nov 29 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Planning_ahead_benefits_businesses_and_landlords_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/909/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property investment to top &amp;#163;320 billion worldwide &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_investment_to_top_&amp;#163;320_billion_worldwide_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/905/196.aspx</link><description>Investment in real estate is set to exceed &amp;#163;320 billion in 2005, a report has revealed.</description><pubDate>Nov 28 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_investment_to_top_&amp;#163;320_billion_worldwide_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/905/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Consumers must be warned over non-advised sales risks &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consumers_must_be_warned_over_non-advised_sales_risks_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/902/196.aspx</link><description>Financial planners have been told to put pressure on financial product providers over information provided to consumers.</description><pubDate>Nov 25 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consumers_must_be_warned_over_non-advised_sales_risks_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/902/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Property development giant predicts land taxes &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_development_giant_predicts_land_taxes_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/897/196.aspx</link><description>Chancellor Gordon Brown's December pre-Budget report will introduce a land development tax affecting commercial properties, Land Securities has predicted.</description><pubDate>Nov 24 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Property_development_giant_predicts_land_taxes_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/897/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Cambridgeshire tops urban growth &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cambridgeshire_tops_urban_growth_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/895/196.aspx</link><description>A new report has revealed that Cambridgeshire has topped the league of projections for urban growth.</description><pubDate>Nov 23 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Cambridgeshire_tops_urban_growth_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/895/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Pre-budget speech may bring relief &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Pre-budget_speech_may_bring_relief_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/890/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property investors are waiting in suspense to hear Gordon Brown's plans for &amp;quot;seeding relief&amp;quot; tax avoidance in his pre-budget speech this December.</description><pubDate>Nov 22 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Pre-budget_speech_may_bring_relief_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/890/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>'Spears' enjoying prosperous retirement &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Spears'_enjoying_prosperous_retirement_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/885/196.aspx</link><description>Senior people enjoying affluent retirements (Spears) are breaking with the norm by reaping the rewards of property investment, new research suggests.</description><pubDate>Nov 21 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/'Spears'_enjoying_prosperous_retirement_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/885/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial projects keep construction flowing &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_projects_keep_construction_flowing_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/881/196.aspx</link><description>Activity in the construction industry has continued to rise due to a dearth of private commercial activity, a survey has revealed.</description><pubDate>Nov 18 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_projects_keep_construction_flowing_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/881/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>LS reports commercial property profits &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/LS_reports_commercial_property_profits_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/877/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial property services firm, Land Securities (LS), has announced a positive outlook after nearly doubling its profits in the first six months of 2005.</description><pubDate>Nov 17 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/LS_reports_commercial_property_profits_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/877/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>IFs develops commercial mortgages qualification</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/IFs_develops_commercial_mortgages_qualification/876/196.aspx</link><description>A new stand-alone qualification in commercial mortgages is being put in place by the Institute of Financial Services (Ifs), it has been announced.</description><pubDate>Nov 16 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/IFs_develops_commercial_mortgages_qualification/876/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Commercial property event brings ideas together &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_event_brings_ideas_together_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/870/196.aspx</link><description>An event in Peterborough for commercial property agents attracted over 80 guests as it looked to bring together industry professionals to discuss new ideas and trends in the sector.</description><pubDate>Nov 15 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Commercial_property_event_brings_ideas_together_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/870/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business confidence 'improves' &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_confidence_'improves'_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/865/196.aspx</link><description>There has been an improvement in business confidence, according to a new report from Lloyds TSB.</description><pubDate>Nov 14 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_confidence_'improves'_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/865/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Slump seen in business confidence &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Slump_seen_in_business_confidence_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/861/196.aspx</link><description>Business confidence in the UK has dropped to its lowest level in the past two years, figures have revealed.</description><pubDate>Nov 11 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Slump_seen_in_business_confidence_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/861/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Leeds loses out due to lack of space - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_loses_out_due_to_lack_of_space_-_commercial_mortgages/857/196.aspx</link><description>A shortage of space is causing Leeds to miss out on head-line grabbing commercial developments, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Nov 10 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_loses_out_due_to_lack_of_space_-_commercial_mortgages/857/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Consumer confidence hits 18 month low &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consumer_confidence_hits_18_month_low_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/855/196.aspx</link><description>UK consumer confidence reached its lowest in 18 months this October, according to a survey.</description><pubDate>Nov  9 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Consumer_confidence_hits_18_month_low_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/855/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rics regulatory board appoints new chairman &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_regulatory_board_appoints_new_chairman_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/856/196.aspx</link><description>The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors' (Rics) Shadow Regulatory Board has signed up a new chairman, it has been announced.</description><pubDate>Nov  9 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_regulatory_board_appoints_new_chairman_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/856/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Fears over energy efficiency of commercial buildings - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fears_over_energy_efficiency_of_commercial_buildings_-_commercial_mortgages/849/196.aspx</link><description>Plans to draw attention to commercial buildings not demonstrating adequate energy efficiency have been announced by the European Union (EU) Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.</description><pubDate>Nov  8 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fears_over_energy_efficiency_of_commercial_buildings_-_commercial_mortgages/849/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Developments affected by building material costs &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developments_affected_by_building_material_costs_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/845/196.aspx</link><description>A 20 per cent increase in the cost of building materials could have lasting affects on commercial developments, it has been claimed.</description><pubDate>Nov  7 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Developments_affected_by_building_material_costs_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/845/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Record commercial sales reported - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Record_commercial_sales_reported_-_commercial_mortgages/843/196.aspx</link><description>Sales of commercial property in the UK are set to reach a record &amp;#163;50 billion this year, it has been reported.</description><pubDate>Nov  4 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Record_commercial_sales_reported_-_commercial_mortgages/843/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Industry trend report published &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Industry_trend_report_published_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/836/196.aspx</link><description>Retail property organisation, BCSC, has announced the publication of its first retail development research study.</description><pubDate>Nov  2 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Industry_trend_report_published_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/836/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Drop in consumer confidence triggers fears &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Drop_in_consumer_confidence_triggers_fears_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/829/196.aspx</link><description>A lack of confidence amongst British consumers may cause concerns for the commercial property industry.</description><pubDate>Nov  1 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Drop_in_consumer_confidence_triggers_fears_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/829/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>&amp;quot;UK economy stronger in new year&amp;quot; &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;quot;UK_economy_stronger_in_new_year&amp;quot;_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/827/196.aspx</link><description>Businesses in the UK are set to prosper next year despite a slight dip in output, a report suggests.</description><pubDate>Oct 31 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;quot;UK_economy_stronger_in_new_year&amp;quot;_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/827/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Fall in factory orders may affect commercial property &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fall_in_factory_orders_may_affect_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/821/196.aspx</link><description>A drop in factory orders has been reported this month, adding to a pessimistic outlook for both manufacturers and commercial property investors.</description><pubDate>Oct 28 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Fall_in_factory_orders_may_affect_commercial_property_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/821/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Oil prices re-energise commercial property market &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Oil_prices_re-energise_commercial_property_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/818/196.aspx</link><description>High oil prices are helping to boost the commercial property market, according to experts.</description><pubDate>Oct 27 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Oil_prices_re-energise_commercial_property_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/818/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rics: commercial property market stable &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics:_commercial_property_market_stable_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/814/196.aspx</link><description>Demand for UK commercial property and commercial mortgages is stable, despite a lack of confidence in the property market, a report suggests.</description><pubDate>Oct 26 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics:_commercial_property_market_stable_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/814/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Eco-friendly buildings good for business &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Eco-friendly_buildings_good_for_business_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/811/196.aspx</link><description>Investors managing commercial mortgages will be interested to hear that a new study has revealed links between the market value of commercial property and its environmental friendliness.</description><pubDate>Oct 25 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Eco-friendly_buildings_good_for_business_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/811/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK derivatives market could near &amp;#128;3 billion &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_derivatives_market_could_near_&amp;#128;3_billion_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/806/196.aspx</link><description>Deals done this year could see the UK commercial property derivatives market top &amp;#128;2.</description><pubDate>Oct 24 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_derivatives_market_could_near_&amp;#128;3_billion_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/806/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Retail sales boost commercial property market &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_boost_commercial_property_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/797/196.aspx</link><description>A reported rise in retail sales for September has alleviated fears of a sharp consumer slowdown, boosting expectations for the commercial property market.</description><pubDate>Oct 21 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Retail_sales_boost_commercial_property_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/797/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage lending sours in September &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_sours_in_September_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/803/196.aspx</link><description>Figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) have indicated that mortgage lending figures have risen by &amp;#163;28 billion, up from &amp;#163;26.</description><pubDate>Oct 21 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_lending_sours_in_September_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/803/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Proposed PGS tax believed to be flawed - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Proposed_PGS_tax_believed_to_be_flawed_-_commercial_mortgages/793/196.aspx</link><description>Known as the Planning Gain Supplement (PGS), a new tax on windfall development has been described as &amp;quot;seriously flawed&amp;quot; by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).</description><pubDate>Oct 19 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Proposed_PGS_tax_believed_to_be_flawed_-_commercial_mortgages/793/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Business parks gain in popularity - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_parks_gain_in_popularity_-_commercial_mortgages/791/196.aspx</link><description>A marked increase in the up-take of business park space has been reported, according to the latest research by GVA Grimley.</description><pubDate>Oct 18 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Business_parks_gain_in_popularity_-_commercial_mortgages/791/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Inflation rise should promote caution &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Inflation_rise_should_promote_caution_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/785/196.aspx</link><description>With inflation above target and interest rates not likely to be cut in the near future, experts are advising caution amongst property investors.</description><pubDate>Oct 17 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Inflation_rise_should_promote_caution_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/785/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>More choices on commercial mortgages range</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/More_choices_on_commercial_mortgages_range/783/196.aspx</link><description>Commercial mortgages lender, State Securities, is to extend the term of its commercial mortgages range.</description><pubDate>Oct 14 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/More_choices_on_commercial_mortgages_range/783/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Sheffield reports commercial property boom &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sheffield_reports_commercial_property_boom_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/777/196.aspx</link><description>A boom in Sheffield's commercial property market, resulting in a sharp increase in demand for commercial mortgages, has seen the city out-performing its provincial rivals.</description><pubDate>Oct 13 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Sheffield_reports_commercial_property_boom_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/777/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>NPT spends &amp;#163;268 million on new properties &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/NPT_spends_&amp;#163;268_million_on_new_properties_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/774/196.aspx</link><description>At a cost of over &amp;#163;268 million, the Norwich Property Trust (NPT) has made eight new commercial property purchases in the last four months, Morley Fund Management has revealed.</description><pubDate>Oct 12 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/NPT_spends_&amp;#163;268_million_on_new_properties_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/774/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New scope for property derivatives market &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_scope_for_property_derivatives_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/776/196.aspx</link><description>A figure of over &amp;#163;1 billion in trading is expected in the UK property derivatives market by the end of 2005, reports the Times.</description><pubDate>Oct 12 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_scope_for_property_derivatives_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/776/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Leeds sees mortgages double - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_sees_mortgages_double_-_commercial_mortgages/763/196.aspx</link><description>Leeds Building Society has seen the amount of mortgage applications increase by two fold in September 2005 compared to the same period last year.</description><pubDate>Oct 11 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Leeds_sees_mortgages_double_-_commercial_mortgages/763/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Rics publishes Common Auction Conditions &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_publishes_Common_Auction_Conditions_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/767/196.aspx</link><description>A new edition of Common Auction Conditions designed to improve the auction process has been published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).</description><pubDate>Oct 11 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Rics_publishes_Common_Auction_Conditions_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/767/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>House price inflation on the rise - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/House_price_inflation_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/770/196.aspx</link><description>The property market looks good for commercial mortgages providers according to new figures.</description><pubDate>Oct 11 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/House_price_inflation_on_the_rise_-_commercial_mortgages/770/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>August mortgage lending boost for UK market &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/August_mortgage_lending_boost_for_UK_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/755/196.aspx</link><description>UK gross mortgage lending rose in August to around &amp;#163;27.</description><pubDate>Oct  5 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/August_mortgage_lending_boost_for_UK_market_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/755/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>EU rule could mean cheaper mortgages &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/EU_rule_could_mean_cheaper_mortgages_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/751/196.aspx</link><description>A complex and obscure piece of European legislation could lead to cheaper British commercial mortgages.</description><pubDate>Oct  4 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/EU_rule_could_mean_cheaper_mortgages_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/751/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage repayments inch upwards - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_repayments_inch_upwards_-_commercial_mortgages/743/196.aspx</link><description>Homeowners in some regions of the UK are being forced to spend as much as a third of their total take-home pay on home loan repayments, new research suggests.</description><pubDate>Oct  3 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_repayments_inch_upwards_-_commercial_mortgages/743/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>UK sees mortgage approvals increase - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/UK_sees_mortgage_approvals_increase_-_commercial_mortgages/746/196.aspx</link><description>UK mortgage approvals soared in August to 107,000, new data indicates.</description><pubDate>Oct  3 2005 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/New_fixed_rate_Alliance_&amp;amp;_Leicester_deals_-_commercial_mortgages/725/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgaging on the up - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgaging_on_the_up_-_commercial_mortgages/726/196.aspx</link><description>Mortgage lending grew in August amid signs that the market may be strengthening again.</description><pubDate>Sep 22 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgaging_on_the_up_-_commercial_mortgages/726/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Growth in number of fixed rate mortgages - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Growth_in_number_of_fixed_rate_mortgages_-_commercial_mortgages/728/196.aspx</link><description>The number of fixed rate mortgages is at an all time high since records began in 1998.</description><pubDate>Sep 22 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Growth_in_number_of_fixed_rate_mortgages_-_commercial_mortgages/728/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgaging on the up &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgaging_on_the_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/721/196.aspx</link><description>Mortgage lending grew in August amid signs that the market may be strengthening again.</description><pubDate>Sep 21 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgaging_on_the_up_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/721/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Mortgage costs could rise, says CML - commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_costs_could_rise,_says_CML_-_commercial_mortgages/709/196.aspx</link><description>Plans to encourage cross-border lending within Europe could cause commercial mortgages costs to rise, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has warned.</description><pubDate>Sep 18 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Mortgage_costs_could_rise,_says_CML_-_commercial_mortgages/709/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Graduate debt can hit mortgage applications &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Graduate_debt_can_hit_mortgage_applications_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/712/196.aspx</link><description>Students and graduates struggling with increasing levels of debt could have problems obtaining a mortgage in the future, according to a financial expert.</description><pubDate>Sep 13 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Graduate_debt_can_hit_mortgage_applications_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/712/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Housing market eases off &amp;#150; commercial 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12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/&amp;quot;Cheapest_ever&amp;quot;_mortgage_launched_-_commercial_mortgages/696/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Home move remains stressful &amp;#150; commercial mortgages</title><link>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Home_move_remains_stressful_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/694/196.aspx</link><description>One in eight people say they will not move home because of the extreme stress generated, according to new research from commercial mortgages provider Yorkshire Bank.</description><pubDate>Sep  5 2005 12:00AM</pubDate><guid>http://www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk/news/detail/Home_move_remains_stressful_&amp;#150;_commercial_mortgages/694/196.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Islamic bank seeks UK investment license - commercial 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