Business News Round Up (05/02/19)
Scotland’s property market grew to £2.54 billion, say Colliers International
Colliers International, commercial property specialist, recorded £2.54 billion worth of investment in Scotland in 2018, a marginal increase from 2017 as demand for office space reaches a 10 year high.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/scotlands-property-market-grew-254billion-13949985
Construction boom in Manchester as residential development reaches highest level since pre-recession
Deloitte Real Estate’s annual Manchester Crane Survey has found that the residential sector has experienced record levels of real estate development in Manchester.
More than half of Scottish manufacturers believe business will grow despite global turmoil
A new survey by Henderson Loggie found that 59% of Scottish manufacturers were optimistic about growth despite uncertainty surrounding Brexit, however 57% acknowledged uncertainty over trading tariffs could restrict growth.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/more-half-scottish-manufacturers-believe-13951741
NPIF makes £25m of investments in Greater Manchester
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has invested £25 million into small and medium sized enterprises in the Greater Manchester region in less than two years.
https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/npif-makes-25m-of-investments-in-greater-manchester