July 2018

London-based property giant Workspace Group has announced that it plans to tap investors for nearly £190 million in order to keep up with huge demand in the capital for flexible office space. The average lease length offered by the firm is two years – vastly different to the 10-25 year contracts...

 Regional Properties has instructed Allsop to put Shoreditch office building The Epworth on the market. The prestigious site, which is located on City Road, will be priced at £78 million – a net initial yield of 4.8%. Having recently been extensively redeveloped, The Epworth is a stunning Art Deco building...

After 20 years of ownership, FTSE-250 regeneration specialist St Modwen has put its 26-acre site at Edmonton Green on the market with an impressive £70 million price tag. The company leaves a strong legacy behind: over £5 million in rent is generated every year from the scheme, which is comprised...

IWG’s flexible workspace brand Spaces has signed an 11-year lease on 40,000 sq ft of grade A space in The Painter Building on 70 White Lion Street. The Islington scheme is currently being developed by LBS Properties and is due to be completed in 2019. This marks the 12th London...

The City of London has confirmed its 2018 spending for the renowned property event MIPIM, held annually in Cannes to attract investors into London. Figures released show that this year the figure was £98,000 – £3,000 higher than last year, and over £25,000 more than in 2016. Part of the...

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has joined forces with Open Cell, U+I and SynbiCITE to provide low cost space for biotech start-ups in shipping containers located at the Old Laundry Yard in Shepherd’s Bush Market. Phase one of the scheme will be comprised of 20 containers that will...

A creative office space in Celbridge Mews has become available to lease. Covering a range of almost 1,300 sq. Ft, this office space boasts an excellent open plan creative work space. Being situated just moments away from Royal Oak station and a short walk to Paddington station, this office space...

A fantastic opportunity to occupy a top of the range, fitted out work space in the centre of Marylebone has recently become available. Covering a range of 1,600 sq. Ft, this office space boasts an excellent provider of natural light. Being situated just minutes away from Marylebone rail and tube...

Property investor Helical has secured two new tenants for mixed-use scheme The Loom in Whitechapel, taking the building to 93% let. Fully refurbished in 2016, The Loom offers 100,000 sq ft across 47 units of flexible workspace and has attracted tenants from a variety of different markets. New tenant The...

Media giant Lambert Smith Hampton has confirmed that ITV is looking for a 20,000–25,000 sq ft in central London to house a new, 100-cover capacity restaurant and “world class” themed attraction based on its TV shows, which it predicts will attract approximately 300,000 tourists a year. This follows ITV’s plans...