September 2014

Midtown has now officially beaten its previous record rental rate high in 2008 after seeing a 6% increase in rent in the last six months, how long can this carry on before tenants say enough is enough? Well it appears that time has come. Midtown has traditionally been the trading...

Once upon a time there were many start up tech and media businesses who wanted nothing more than to be a part of Shoreditchification; Shoreditch was a much sought after location for these Hipsterpreneur’s who thought the run down, somewhat grotty appeal of Shoreditch was one that would benefit their...

Another glass skyscraper is set to grace the City of London’s skies with its presence by 2017; with work beginning this year the 35 storey tower’s home will be in the cities insurance district nestled in between ‘The Walkie Talkie’ (20 Fenchurch Street), 100 Bishopsgate and ‘The Cheesegrater’ (122 Leadenhall...

It’s no news that the desirable office spaces are near easily accessible transport hubs. Who likes a long commute? Not me, and I believe much of London will agree with me. This can be seen by increased development in areas following the development of transport accessibility to the area. 

CBRE and their joint venture partner Instant Offices recently provided figures showing serviced office take up in the West End. The published figures show there has been a gradual increase in take up of serviced offices since 2010 with a sudden step up in 2014 meaning over 400,000 sq. ft....

With the ‘Yes’ vote narrowly ahead for the first time, the impact of Scotland’s potential independence has hit the property world. Proposed deals across London are being put on hold until after Thursday’s referendum as factors such as the devaluation of the Sterling in recent weeks making investors and developers...

A portfolio of industrial properties in the south east of the UK has been put up for sale. The seller, Columbus Capital Management, has placed an asking price of £220.5 million on the investment vehicle, which is currently registered in Jersey. Columbus is a division of Schroders, the fund manager,...

The owner of Heron Plaza in London, Heron International, has sold part of the site to an investor from Singapore: UOL Group Limited. The seller has in the last 50 years developed at least 156 buildings throughout the world, and its owner, Gerald Ronson has stated that the time was...

Millionaire property investor, Christian Candy, is reported to be purchasing London’s most expensive property in Regent’s Park. 

In a somewhat unusual move for a property company, the Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) has decided to take its wares on the road.  The company will be touring the world in a ‘global launch’ with the intention of attracting prospective retailers and office tenants to London, who may...