llap Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 It does appear there is a mass exodus of retailers and financial companies out of Douglas and into the surrounding areas. Probably something to do with the ridiculously high rental prices. It's cheaper in the long run to literally go and build your own building.What mass exodus?Rileys (from the Quay)Manx Telecom (from Ridgeway St) Zurich (from Athol Street) RL360 (from Athol Street) Conister Trust (from Finch Road) Douglas Corporation (from Douglas) Ocean Ford (from the Quay) Nordea Life (from Athol street) Bibby Group (from Peel Road) The Red Cross (from Derby Road) And RBS from (Victoria Street). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanxfella Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 It does appear there is a mass exodus of retailers and financial companies out of Douglas and into the surrounding areas. Probably something to do with the ridiculously high rental prices. It's cheaper in the long run to literally go and build your own building.What mass exodus?Rileys (from the Quay)Manx Telecom (from Ridgeway St) Zurich (from Athol Street) RL360 (from Athol Street) Conister Trust (from Finch Road) Douglas Corporation (from Douglas) Ocean Ford (from the Quay) Nordea Life (from Athol street) Bibby Group (from Peel Road) The Red Cross (from Derby Road) And RBS from (Victoria Street). Sorry and I forgot Haldane Fisher (from the Quay) The Post Sorting Office (from Circular Road) So that's 12 businesses that used to be in Douglas just in that one collection of estates by B & Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHandwich Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Anyone noticed that half the new Jacksons site has been under water for the last few weeks. Hope they sort out the drainage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commish Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 If central Douglas was predominantly retail, residential and leisure, I think a lot of its traffic and parking problems would be reduced. If a business doesn't need a presence in central Douglas - because the public don't need to walk in off the street - then I'm quite happy for it to move out to a business park, or to another part of the Island. I agree that it is regrettable that retail outlets are moving out - I guess the rot started when they gave planning permission for Curry's and Pet World to build out of town. .I guess Manx Telecom have reached a good compromise by moving their office staff out but retaining the shop in Strand Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Curry's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwell Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwell Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 It does appear there is a mass exodus of retailers and financial companies out of Douglas and into the surrounding areas. Probably something to do with the ridiculously high rental prices. It's cheaper in the long run to literally go and build your own building.What mass exodus?Rileys (from the Quay)Manx Telecom (from Ridgeway St) Zurich (from Athol Street) RL360 (from Athol Street) Conister Trust (from Finch Road) Douglas Corporation (from Douglas) Ocean Ford (from the Quay) Nordea Life (from Athol street) Bibby Group (from Peel Road) The Red Cross (from Derby Road) And RBS from (Victoria Street). RBS haven't left Victory House to go out of town really. They have a load of other buildings to house non customer facing staff. Both in town and up by the old prison. Plus RBS as the business once was doesn't really exisr anymore. It makes sense for certain types of business to move out of town. It's no different in the UK really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Eh? Not curries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 So what's a Live/Work Bio-Unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 When did Ocean Ford move from the Quay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisenchuk Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Anyone noticed that half the new Jacksons site has been under water for the last few weeks. Hope they sort out the drainage. Eh? Not curries. Vindaloo's? I heard they're planning some really hot deals on toilet bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisenchuk Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Anyone noticed that half the new Jacksons site has been under water for the last few weeks. Hope they sort out the drainage. That part of the site is where the Amphicar dealership is going to be based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwell Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 When did Ocean Ford move from the Quay? I know. Worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 When did Ocean Ford move from the Quay? I think it refers to their original presence at the old EB Christian's Bridge Garage where Quay West now stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwell Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 So nothing to do with ocean Ford then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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