January 2020

Promoting wellness in the office is centred around offering employees opportunities and strategies for improving their health. A significant aspect of wellness promotion is making sure that your office space facilitates good health practices. Offices designed with employee health and wellbeing in mind help to improve employee retention, lower absenteeism...

Ashby Capital and Helical’s office building One Bartholomew has secured its final tenant in the form of financial services business finnCap. The firm has signed a lease for the fifth floor of the 19,609 sq ft space, taking it to fully let just 12 months after it was completed. One...

The term ‘biophilia’ refers to humans’ inherent connection with nature, which we know to have a huge influence on health and wellbeing. Biophilic design seeks to bring this connection — and its myriad of benefits — to interior spaces. As the office continues to evolve and become more community-focused and...

Allianz Real Estate has agreed a £120 million debt finance deal with The Office Group (TOG) for the acquisition and refurbishment of Chancery House in London. Located in London’s Midtown, Chancery House is a prime 150,000 sq ft asset on an island site. Once refurbishment is complete, the building will be positioned...

As a manager, your main focus is undoubtedly your company’s bottom line, and a large part of your job will be taken up with achieving and maintaining business success and growth. A major factor in achieving these outcomes is the productivity of your workforce, which is most often fostered through...

Madison International Realty has sold Five Acre Square in the City of London to Northwood Investors for £170 million. The 224,000 sq ft property was acquired by Madison in 2014 as part of a five-property Houndsditch Estate portfolio. The firm partnered with Nuveen to carry out a significant refurbishment of...

The positive impact of collaboration on business success has long been acknowledged. Employees who work in a collaborative environment achieve far better performance, are more motivated, productive and innovative. Collaboration offers countless benefits, not least helping employees feel like they are part of a team and integral to the success...

APG and London Central Portfolio (LCP) have acquired the Harrington Hall Hotel in South Kensington with plans to build a new London-based hotel brand. Although the final price has not been disclosed, offers in the region of £130 million were sought when the hotel entered the market last year. The...