Croydon Council Launches £1.43M Platform for Business Real Estate Connections

Croydon Council has launched the Croydon Commercial digital platform to connect businesses with vacant shops, offices and industrial spaces across the borough. The service is funded by a £1.43m UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant and is intended to make underused premises easier to identify and occupy.

Platform Launch and Funding

The platform was introduced to improve access to commercial property at a time when Grade A office space in Croydon town centre has increased significantly over the past 18 months. Major investors including Brunswick Property Partners have acquired properties as part of a £1bn London workplace venture. Council records show the digital tool draws directly on the £1.43m grant to list available premises and reduce search times for occupiers.

Office Space Trends and Ruskin Square

Grade A office space availability has risen in the town centre during this period, with additional investor activity noted in local market updates. Ruskin Square is nearing full commercial occupancy, with its final unit now available. The development was voted Best New Place to Work 2024, providing a concrete example of recent lettings progress in the borough.

Council documentation confirms the platform covers the full range of vacant commercial units, from retail to industrial, without requiring separate searches across multiple listings. The increase in Grade A space and the near-complete status of Ruskin Square illustrate current supply and demand patterns supported by the same sources.

Businesses seeking premises can use the platform to review current availability. Further updates on occupancy and additional listings will be provided through the service as new units come forward.

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