Blogs
Thought provoking and relevant, our blog has regular insight into all our sectors
Business Outlook 2020: South West Regional Focus
In 2019, investor appetite for businesses remained strong across the South West & Wales, with increased demand from both domestic and overseas buyers. Bristol remains a key economic hub for many international firms across major industries, such as aerospace, technology and banking. Buyer demand in Bath and Exeter remains high, with investors and operators alike keeping the city near the top of their wish list. Several key asset sales have underpinned this historically strong market position. The transactional outlook for the region looks positive moving into 2020, with numerous sales in the pipeline and strong interest on existing stock.
Read MoreBusiness Outlook 2020: North West Regional Focus
Investor appetite to acquire sites within the North West of England remains robust, with buyers more focused than ever on price, location, and key trading fundamentals. Manchester remains at the epicentre of infrastructure growth in the North West of England and both commercial and residential development looks set to continue unabated. In addition, there is cautious optimism across the wider region regarding political promises of increased infrastructure investment. With pipelines looking strong across our key sectors the foundations for a successful 2020 are already in place.
Read MoreGRIF 2020 highlights fundamentals for success in the restaurant sector
Once a year, global restaurant investors and operators from across the world descend on the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) to share their views on economic trends and consumer behaviour in their respective markets. Held this year in Amsterdam, we saw a focus on sustainability, from reducing food waste, eradicating the use of plastic, to the increasing popularity of a vegan diet.
Read MoreQ&A with Stuart Allan
Dr Stuart Allan is one of the country’s most influential dentists who works as an adviser for the NHS as well as still practising clinically. He is the Chair of the Greater Manchester Federation of Local Dental Committees (LDCs) and was recently announced as Chair Elect for the national conference of LDCs. Jonathan Watson, Director on Christie & Co’s Medical team, who handled the sale of Dr Allan’s practice in the summer, talks to him about his views on the market.
Read More10 Minutes With Paul Graham
Paul Graham, Christie & Co's Head of Dental shares his thoughts on the dental industry, the changes he has witnessed and where he draws his inspiration from.
Read MoreChristie & Co all smiles as David Houston provides study day for the Dental Team
Christie & Co was delighted to welcome immensely experienced dentist, Dr David Houston to its head office on Carmelite Street, London recently for a full day of immersive dental education.
Read MoreYear of the Pub
Christie & Co negotiate three pub portfolios in as many months as UK pub sector heats up
Read MoreChristie & Co sponsors ChildRights 30 Annual Conference
Christie & Co was pleased to sponsor Laura Henry Consultancy and attend this year’s annual #Childrights30 conference in support of the early years sector. Held on Saturday 2nd November, the event was attended by over 100 delegates from the early years and childcare sector, consisting of schoolteachers, childminders, nursery operators and managers, youth workers and early years industry experts.
Read MoreIntroduction to Christie & Co Retail
The Christie & Co network is inclusive of Christie & Co, the leading specialist business property advisor; Christie Finance and Christie Insurance, who provide bespoke finance and insurance solutions in our sectors respectively.
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