Land development: Capitalising on the growth in e-commerce

Growth in e-commerce has brought with it a need to construct warehousing and distribution centres. But what should you do if you are approached by a developer and how do you find the best deal? Olivia Midgley finds out.

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Land development: Capitalising on the growth in e-commerce

While many developers will seek land for housing, for farmers with land based close to large cities or towns or close to major motorway networks, there is another option. The growth in e-commerce, where...

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