March 2016

CBRE, the Green property giant, are in preliminary talks with Bilfinger to acquire GVA and the other property- related businesses under the German ownership. Talks are in the early stages and are being held in Mannheim, Germany the HQ of Bilfinger. At this stage no cost has been established, however...

In 2016 the British public will be asked to vote on whether the UK should leave the European Union; every analyst, professional and anyone with access to social media has been speculating as to the outcome and its impact. 

London’s office market has experience vast growth over the last few years, with rents rising rapidly over the last 18 months. A lack of supply paired with huge demand has meant rents in the capital have reached record levels; St James has seen a deal at £185 psf, whilst you...

With the government implementing new energy standards, landlord will be needing to step up to the new bench mark or risk their property being illegal to let. From April 2018 the Government will be setting a standard that buildings must achieve a minimum of an ‘E’ rating to be able...

It is not a secret that millions of square feet all over London have been converted into residential. It’s happening everywhere, where you both live and work will surely be surrounded by the endless banging of scaffolding being put up and cranes blocking out your morning light as more building...

Google has been given the green light by planners for their occupation at the S2 office building at Argent’s King’s Cross Central scheme. The new office development will be wholly occupied by Google, after a 15 year lease was agreed on the 180,000 sq ft property. The rental figure is...

Business rates are generally the third biggest of outgoing costs for business, after salaries and rent. In some parts of London, business rates can be as high as £40 per sq. ft. This is a significant cost, but some businesses, such as charity and government organisations, are lucky enough to...

It was revealed last month that Grosvenor, one of Britain’s largest property corporations, owned by the Duke of Westminster and his family, are putting in place contingency plans for another financial crash. This would mean Grosvenor could allow for a 40% drop in property values and the freezing of debt...

Transport for London is one of the largest land and property owners in the central London. Historically, TFL’s strategy when it comes to property asset management of its portfolio has been virtually non-existent; however, due to a growing population, more capital is required to continue providing and expanding the service....