Lambert Smith Hampton Latest Viewpoints http://www.lsh.co.uk/views_list.asp LSH Latest Viewpoints West Midlands Industrial spotlight http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=191 Despite market condidtions, the West Midlands distribution market has experienced an active 2011 with a strong level of take-up. Crossrail's arrival to change Thames Valley office outlook http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=190 The Crossrail map will significantly change the occupational landscape, too - and long before it opens for business in 2018. Lease expiries will fuel speculative development http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=189 The raft of leases due to expire across Yorkshire over the coming years are likely to fuel a return to speculative development. Logistics terms explained: Port Centric http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=188 Structural economic changes in the UK have seen the decline of manufacturing and increase in the consumer-led society. Dilapidations - the Section 18 cap on damages http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=187 The cap on damages and Section 18 valuations are rarely straightforward. David Gilbert,Director in Lambert Smith Hampton's (LSH) Valuation division, explores the debate. Enterprise Zones - The bigger picture http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=186 David Smith reviews the historic success and future prospects of Enterprise Zones. Outlook for the Scottish economy http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=185 The Scottish economy may be continuing to recover from recession, but the rate of recovery appears to be slowing. Glasgow: Real potential for rental growth http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=184 It was with great expectation the property market entered 2010. After a strong return to the market in September 2009, there was a belief that the worst of the property crash was behind us. The best employers find the best workplaces http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=183 Paul Donkersley, five-times editor of Britain's Top Employers, looks at the changing workplace and how corporate occupiers are responding to that change. A road full of Eastern promise http://www.lsh.co.uk/pages/views_detail.asp?id=182 As warehouse operators experience increasing difficulties in finding suitable sites along the M1 corridor, the South Yorkshire/North Nottinghamshire belt of the A1 is proving an attractive proposition.