How Socioeconomic Data Can Guide Business Expansion

When expanding to a new location, it’s easy to fixate on commercial rents, available premises or nearby competitors. But long-term success often hinges on the people — their age, incomes, work habits and daily routines.

How Location Analysis Can Support Commercial Lease Negotiations

Understanding average annual rents by year in the same catchment provides important benchmarks. Has the area experienced steady increases? Any recent dips? With this kind of data, tenants can challenge or support proposed rates with more confidence.

Now covering every part of Ireland and the UK

With the addition of Scottish socioeconomic data, Smart Location Analysis now allows you to evaluate any location across Ireland or the UK using up-to-date socioeconomic, amenity, and brand data.

How Planning Applications Can Indicate Market Growth Potential

Before a new store opens, a housing development rises, or a business expands, there’s usually one key step: a planning application. Whether granted or refused, these applications provide a valuable early indicator of economic activity, investment trends, and future growth in an area.

Evaluating Rural vs. Urban Locations for Business Expansion

Expanding a business is a significant step that requires careful evaluation of the market, competition, and local conditions. One of the most fundamental decisions is whether to grow in an urban area or target a rural market.

How Data Can Improve Business Site Selection Decisions