November 2019

A festive office get-together is a great way to thank and reward employees for their hard work, and a perfect opportunity to cut loose and enjoy a bit of downtime after a busy year. However, it’s not without its pitfalls. Office gatherings can be a cause of worry for those...

In the largest office letting outside the main Canary Wharf estate since 2016, QBE Insurance has taken up 31,796 sq ft of office space on a 10-year lease in Exchange Tower from Gaw Capital as part of its technology services consolidation programme. The global insurer joins other prestigious tenants at...

The Morgan Pryce team is delighted to announce that Morgan Pryce has been awarded as the Most Trusted Commercial Property Agency of Central London in the 2019 Real Estate & Property Awards by BUILD. The hand-selected businesses from across the real estate and property space were evaluated on their work...

Motivation is vital to the success of any business. A highly motivated team will be more productive, and a productive team means much greater business success. Extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation Extrinsic motivation is influenced by external rewards like money, prizes, or praise, and plays a very valuable role in the...

Plans for a £100 million redevelopment of London’s Cavendish Square have been submitted to Westminster City Council by Reef Group. The firm intends to transform the 1960s carpark that sits below the Georgian square into a 280,000 sq ft, four-storey retail, wellness and healthcare scheme. Each floor will be up...

ITV has sold its London Television Centre on the South Bank to Mitsubishi Estate London in a £145.6 million cash deal. The sale comes off the back of several failed deals regarding the property. Lendlease was reported to be under offer to buy the former home of ITV “for around...

Stress is an inevitable part of the working day. Long hours, global working and looming deadlines mean that a certain level of urgency at work is unavoidable. However, while a little stress is to be expected, it’s vital to make sure that it doesn’t escalate and have a negative effect...

Queensgate Investments has acquired Freehand Hotels for around $400 million (£315 million) from a seller consortium including The Yucaipa Companies and Sydell Group. US lifestyle brand Freehand Hotels currently owns and operates properties in Manhattan, Miami Beach and Chicago, and Queensgate has confirmed plans to establish a presence in the...

For most organisations, change is a crucial element of survival and long-term success. However, without sufficient preparation, it is all too easy succumb to problems that should be avoidable and end up impeding the change process. Below is a selection of key pitfalls to avoid during organisational transformation: Not addressing...