http://www.propertyweek.com http://www.propertyweek.com http://www.propertyweek.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.propertyweek.com http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-sector/retail/uss-deal-to-buy-bath-southgate-share-collapses/5054982.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-sector/retail/uss-deal-to-buy-bath-southgate-share-collapses/5054982.article The Universities Superannuation Scheme has pulled out of a deal to buy a 50% stake in the new Bath Southgate Shopping Centre for just under £115m. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:03 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-sector/deals-done/capstick-dale-to-expand-lighthouse-site/5054897.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-sector/deals-done/capstick-dale-to-expand-lighthouse-site/5054897.article Nick Capstick-Dale’s UK Real Estate has bought a site neighbouring his Lighthouse building in King’s Cross which will allow him to work up an extended 50,000 sq ft scheme. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:50 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/professional/public-sector/met-police-in-10m-sq-ft-agency-shake-up-as-it-unveils-29-new-disposals/5054918.article http://www.propertyweek.com/professional/public-sector/met-police-in-10m-sq-ft-agency-shake-up-as-it-unveils-29-new-disposals/5054918.article The Metropolitan Police is planning a shake up of its retained property advisers, as it works to offload more than 3m sq ft of property over the next three years, PropertyWeek.com can reveal. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:37 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/residential/investment/agency-blooms-with-new-upmarket-brand/5054889.article http://www.propertyweek.com/residential/investment/agency-blooms-with-new-upmarket-brand/5054889.article The UK’s largest independent agency has launched a new upmarket arm in response to demand from clients for a “niche” agent. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:50 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/residential/investment/singer-vielle-launches-franchise-operation/5054909.article http://www.propertyweek.com/residential/investment/singer-vielle-launches-franchise-operation/5054909.article London investment agency Singer Vielle has launched a franchise operation, signing up George Turnbull of Altitude Investments to operate under its brand in Bristol and the West Country. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/british-land-targets-further-£500m-investments-this-year/5054850.article http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/british-land-targets-further-£500m-investments-this-year/5054850.article But pain in Spain leads cash-rich REIT to put European retail portfolio up for sale. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-sector/investment/film-studio-expansion-rejected/5054796.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-sector/investment/film-studio-expansion-rejected/5054796.article South Buckinghamshire District Council has rejected plans by Pinewood studios for a £200m expansion at its headquarters in Iver Heath, west of London. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:13 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/property-companies/hansteen-portfolio-value-up-41/5054811.article http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/property-companies/hansteen-portfolio-value-up-41/5054811.article Property investment firm Hansteen Holdings says the value of its portfolio increased by 4.1% or £43.2m, driven by the Sterling/Euro exchange rate.  Thu, 16 May 2013 11:03 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-region/london/germans-in-£225m-kensington-buy/5054779.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-region/london/germans-in-£225m-kensington-buy/5054779.article The German owners of the Liberty department store in the West End, are under offer to buy Kensington Roof Gardens on London’s Kensington High Street for around £225m. Wed, 15 May 2013 18:07 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-region/goodman-completes-oxford-sale-for-£29m/5054708.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-region/goodman-completes-oxford-sale-for-£29m/5054708.article Goodman has completed the sale of a headquarters building at Oxford Business Park to the Charles Street Building group for £29.1m. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:37 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-region/legal-and-general-buys-uxbridge-trio/5054726.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-region/legal-and-general-buys-uxbridge-trio/5054726.article Legal & General Property has today announced that it has bought a trio of office buildings  at a cost of £34m. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:50 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/professional/patron-makes-senior-investment-hire/5054607.article http://www.propertyweek.com/professional/patron-makes-senior-investment-hire/5054607.article Patron Capital Partners has today announced the appointment of a new senior adviser working in Patron’s investment operations. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:01 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-region/london/grosvenor-fund-management-buys-£68m-midtown-block/5054631.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-region/london/grosvenor-fund-management-buys-£68m-midtown-block/5054631.article Grosvenor Fund Management is in talks to buy an office block in London’s Midtown for around £68m. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:37 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/unite-predicts-3-rental-growth-as-reservations-remain-strong/5054596.article http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/unite-predicts-3-rental-growth-as-reservations-remain-strong/5054596.article Unite has predicted that it will experience rental growth of 3% this year as reservations for the 2013/14 intake have already reached 75%. Mon, 13 May 2013 08:14 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/fund-management/ares-aims-for-area/5054463.article http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/fund-management/ares-aims-for-area/5054463.article Sale of US business would be one of highest-profile property fund management deals of recent years Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/news/mg-teams-up-with-institutional-investors-in-£237m-deal/5054566.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/mg-teams-up-with-institutional-investors-in-£237m-deal/5054566.article M&G Real Estate has linked up with an Asian institutional investor to buy a 70% stake in three Tesco superstores at a cost of £237m. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:31 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/professional/property-savvy-middle-eastern-women-have-investment-instinct/5054396.article http://www.propertyweek.com/professional/property-savvy-middle-eastern-women-have-investment-instinct/5054396.article The CBRE residential team in London is constantly exploring new markets. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-sector/hotels-and-leisure/former-starwood-head-beds-in-hotel-investment-firm/5054446.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/news-by-sector/hotels-and-leisure/former-starwood-head-beds-in-hotel-investment-firm/5054446.article Desmond Taljaard’s Mildmay Capital targets £250m of “good assets with bad balance sheets”. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/no-end-in-sight-for-investors’-love-affair-with-london/5054517.article http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/no-end-in-sight-for-investors’-love-affair-with-london/5054517.article Overseas equity continues to be attracted; professional services will offset financial occupiers’ retrenchment Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.propertyweek.com/news/sir-alex-ferguson’s-rollercoaster-foray-into-property/5054412.article http://www.propertyweek.com/news/sir-alex-ferguson’s-rollercoaster-foray-into-property/5054412.article Sir Alex Ferguson announced today that he will step down as manager of Manchester United after 26 years and 38 trophies. Property Week takes a look at the Scot’s foray into property investment over the years which include highs and lows to rival a Manchester derby. Wed, 8 May 2013 13:13 GMT