All Property Week articles in 15 April 2016
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LJ Partnership buys stake in Pradera
Multi-family office LJ Partnership has agreed to acquire a minority stake in retail fund manager Pradera.
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Seiko seeking first UK store
Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko is seeking space in central London to open its debut UK store.
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Brands sign up to Intu Watford extension
Four new lettings have been made at Intu’s 400,000 sq ft extension at its Watford shopping centre.
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Aviva fully let Exeter restaurant development
Aviva Investors have fully let a new 36,500 sq ft restaurant development in Exeter.
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Bishopsgate Goodsyard decision to be made by next London mayor
The decision on the future of the £800m Bishopsgate Goodsyard scheme will be made by Boris Johnson’s successor as mayor of London, the deputy mayor for planning has confirmed.
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Oxford Properties to offload Green Park for £500m
Oxford Properties is selling Green Park to Singaporean investors for a price that is likely to top £500m, Property Week can reveal.
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Stamp duty deadline sparks buyer ‘frenzy’
There was a sharp spike in house sales across England in March as buyers rushed to complete purchases ahead of the introduction of the new 3% stamp duty on the purchase of additional homes.
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Agents warned over competition rules when using online portals
The Competitions and Markets Authority has issued an open letter warning estate agents that making agreements with rivals over which online property portals to list on may break competition law and risk fines.
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Government JV makes first housing investments
Lloyds Banking Group and the government have made their firm investments from the £100m Housing Growth Partnership .
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Investment in specialist markets to reach £14.3bn this year
Investment into specialist property sectors will increase by 10% this year to reach £14.3 bn, according to new research from Knight Frank.
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UKCPT profit almost halved in 2015 as chairman steps down
UK Commercial Property Trust (UKCPT) has reported its net profit for the year ended 31 December 2015 declined to £87.64m from £172.71m last year.
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SEGRO on track in first quarter
Industrial property giant SEGRO said the group is progressing well in 2016 and that it is in line with its expectations in its trading update for the period from 1 January to 20 April.
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CREFC appoints European property finance chair
Steve Willingham has been appointed chairman of CREFC Europe, replacing outgoing Madeleine McDougall when she steps down in November.
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A retail revolution
Retail is going through a period of change that is perhaps greater than at any time in history.
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Punch Taverns shares start to fizz
Shares in Punch Taverns surged 11.9% on Wednesday after the pub company reported better than expected sales and profits.
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Three brands sign for UK debut stores at 131 Sloane Street
Three international luxury brands are opening their debut UK stores at Cadogan’s 131 Sloane Street development.
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Boris Johnson urged to approve two £500m Isle of Dogs developments
Boris Johnson’s advisors have urged him to approve plans for two £500m projects that were called in by the mayor earlier this year.
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Sadiq Khan: Boris Johnson rushing planning decisions on major London projects
Labour’s London mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan has accused Boris Johnson of rushing through planning decisions on major London developments before he leaves office.
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M7 make move on £130m Omega portfolio
M7 Real Estate has completed the acquisition of a £130m portfolio of industrial, office and retail assets.
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The Shard signs up Dods
Digital and print media company Dods has signed for space at The Shard.