August 2014

As London’s construction continues in line with the property market confidence in the capital, supply is yet to satisfy demand in part as a result of the economic crash that put many projects and plans on hold. 

Recent reports have emerged that Thailand’s largest energy company, PTT, is considering opening an oil-trading office in London. The move would further the company’s expansion into overseas markets and allowing greater round-the-clock trading.  No timescales have been provided by PTT, which has its expansion already underway in Singapore and Dubai,...

There are signs that the heady prices of London’s commercial property market are starting – or some would argue, continuing – to take their toll on young start-up businesses who simply don’t have the capital to set up in the capital.

As we have reported in the past, the legislation enabling the change of use from office to residential in the capital was inevitably going to alter the face of the city both in terms of its appearance and atmosphere. 

Much of the City Fringe has been transformed over the last 10 years due to the expansion of the City Core bringing wealth and new developments, which is encouraging the gentrification of the Fringe. This is especially evident in the North and East of London in areas such as Shoreditch,...

One of the most iconic buildings in London, colloquially – and now always – referred to as the Gherkin, has been put up for sale, with a minimum asking price of £650 million.  The tower is a 40-storey, 46,914-square-metre office block, which has become a memorable feature of the London...

We have entered into August which, along with Christmas, is notoriously one of the quietest times of the year in the property market. The reason for this is everyone seems to go on holiday and it can become quite difficult for anything to get done. This can be a very...

Songbird Estates, who majority own The Canary Wharf Group have been granted planning permission for the construction of 30 buildings in a mixed use development to the East of London which will expand from existing Canary Wharf. 4.9 million square feet of offices, shops and homes amongst other infrastructure such...