PPR Estates has received the go-ahead for the redevelopment of 840 Old Kent Road in Southwark. The scheme will include replacing the existing single storey building with two residential towers of 13 and 21 storeys each, delivering a total of 168 flats. Meanwhile, 181,910 sq ft of ground floor retail...
24th March 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, thousands of organisations worldwide have implemented home working to try to slow the spread of the virus. Although a necessary precaution in the current situation, turning your home into your office can be tricky, so we have come up with a few tips...
19th March 2020
Dartriver London has teamed up with Conren Land and Indigo Invest with plans to launch a joint venture targeting £1 billion in London office investment in the next three to five years. German investment manager Conren Land has overseen many investment programmes for private investors and institutional capital, and has...
16th March 2020
The winter months always have a huge impact on workplace productivity, with sickness and absence running rife in offices across the UK. This winter, we are suffering from the additional threat of the coronavirus, making stringent hygiene practices even more important than usual. Luckily, implementing simple hygiene strategies in the...
10th March 2020
Derwent London has issued a challenge to the property industry by slashing its net zero emissions target by 20 years, after revealing strong full-year figures. The group has vowed to become net zero on carbon emissions by 2030, 20 years ahead of its previous target, after reporting outstanding annual results,...
6th March 2020
Last year, the WHO added employee burnout to its list of official medical diagnoses. Characterised by extreme stress and exhaustion, burnout is tremendously harmful for employees. And as it often has a severe impact on job performance, it can also be harmful to the long-term success of your company. Unfortunately, it...
2nd March 2020
Aberdeen Standard Investments has appointed Knight Frank to sell the Broadwalk Centre in Edgware. It has been reported that the agents are seeking offers over £60 million for the 190,000 sq ft shopping centre, which is being marketed with scope for regeneration. The existing owners have considered various redevelopment options,...
27th February 2020
Height adjustable (or sit-stand) desks are becoming increasingly popular around the globe as a direct result of research which has shown that sitting down all day while working is detrimental to health. It burns very few calories and has been linked to weight gain and obesity, which can in turn...
24th February 2020
Trophaeum Asset Management has purchased Halcyon Gallery on New Bond Street from Brazilian billionaire Joseph J Safra for around £130 million. The sought-after site at 144-146 New Bond Street is currently let to Halcyon Gallery with 10 years left on the lease and is a prestigious addition to Trophaeum’s portfolio...
20th February 2020
The physical environment of an office has a huge impact on the wellbeing of those working in it. The design of an office space is also a company’s primary way of communicating its brand values and culture. An organisation that wants to position itself as forward-thinking and inclusive should start...
14th February 2020
