Emma Haslett
Emma is Property Week's former residential correspondent and is now City A.M.'s digital editor
OnlineSchroders launches Leeds office space
Schroders has brought 32,916 sq ft of office space in Leeds city centre scheme 1 East Parade to market.
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First look: Berkeley’s Angel epiphany
Berkeley Group submitted plans last week for its 250 City Road scheme in Islington, north London
MarketsTake five … next big things for resi
Residential is now one of property’s most lucrative sectors — but it is evolving fast. Emma Haslett looks at the five things set to make a splash in residential property over the next few years
MarketsInstitutions encouraged by rental regulation
Investors heartened by new immigration rules in Queen’s speech.
MarketsDeals diary … investors and housing providers
Last week it was reported that Aviva Investors was in advanced negotiations with A2Dominion, one of the UK’s largest housing associations, to form a joint venture to build and operate rented homes in London and the south-east.
MarketsHistory lessons in Bath
Ethical investment firm BLME has provided a £11.3m refinancing facility for the refurbishment of an entire crescent in Bath.
ProfessionalClink glasses to fine dining in West End-style ambience
Property Week taste-tests high-end restaurant at High Down prison near Sutton in Surrey
OnlineMount Anvil finds Affinity in Fulham
Mount Anvil and social housing provider Affinity Sutton have exchanged on a site in Fulham to develop an “exclusive gated community”.
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Carter Jonas nabs duo
Carter Jonas has poached senior team members from its rivals to work in its London office.
OnlineSinger Vielle launches franchise operation
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.
OnlineLend Lease submits Battersea plans
Lend Lease has submitted a planning application for a new development on the site of the former Salesian College in Battersea.
OnlineCapstick-Dale to expand Lighthouse site
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.
OnlineGive Boris power over property taxes, argues LSE
A commission chaired by director of the London School of Economics has called for the mayor to have control over London’s property taxes.
OnlineAgency blooms with new upmarket brand
The UK’s largest independent agency has launched a new upmarket arm in response to demand from clients for a “niche” agent.
MarketsGovernment aims to stem housing crisis with £14m for self-build projects
Self-build groups to receive government funding to get projects moving.
MarketsQ+A: Cala's Robert Millar to retire
Robert Millar, group land director at housebuilder Cala Homes, was today expected to announce that he will retire in September, after 28 years at the company.
MarketsCapita to provide tenancy deposit scheme
The department for Communities and Local Government has appointed the fund management arm of outsourcing firm Capita to launch the UK’s fourth tenancy deposit protection scheme.
OnlineQatar and Hines invest in Milan
Qatar Holding and Hines Italia have formed a strategic partnership to finance the €2bn (£1.7bn) Porta Nuova project in Milan.
OnlineGoodsyard design team appointed
Hammerson and Ballymore Group have appointed a design team to work on one of the largest development opportunities in London.
OnlineiCity secures future of Olympic media centre
iCity, the company created to manage the transformation of the Press and Broadcast Centres at the former Olympic Park, has signed a lease with the London Legacy Development Corporation to take over the centre.
