Helical Bar, the investor/developer headed by the charismatic Mike Slade, is all set to start investing on a major scale after it raised almost £30 million from its shareholders. The […]

It would appear that far from slowing down, Britain’s recovery is intensifying. Yesterday’s economic data was remarkably good with British manufacturers on a hiring spree as they enjoy the strongest […]

The number of planning applications submitted in England has increased to its highest level since the recession, according to latest statistics. Over 127,000 planning applications were submitted in the second […]

The Northern Line extension from Kennington to Battersea is paramount if the economic regeneration of the Nine Elms area of south London is to be sustained. It is welcome news […]

Recent research has shown that more than 4 million square feet of office space in the West End of London has been converted to other uses this decade. The majority […]

Demand for high quality office space in London’s West End is pushing rents up to pre-recession levels, according to today’s Financial Times. A rent of more than £100 per sq […]

Private property company MEPC has sold part of it’s successful Leavesden Park business park near Watford, Hertfordshire to Warner Bros for a price believed to be £22 million. Warner is […]

The strength of the central London commercial property market was highlighted by Great Portland Estates in it’s latest half-yearly results. Led by the highly regarded Toby Courtauld, GPE posted an […]

Office occupiers are increasingly looking to stay put and maximise existing space while economic uncertainty remains high. According to the British Institute of Facilities Management‘s workplace survey almost two-thirds (58%) […]

Nottingham City Council has announced that it will not be attending MIPIM next year due to ‘austerity’ cutbacks.  Quelle surprise. The presence of numerous local authorities at the annual property […]