All Property Week articles in 11 May 2012 – Page 6
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Professional
People Moves: Ryden, Salmon Harvester Properties, Carter Jonas, Olswang and more...
Ryden has promoted Kenny Macpherson and Paul Richardson to the partnership
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Insight
Crisis on cards for landlords as Clinton caves
“Clinton Cards was renowned in the 1980s and the late 1990s for making the market. You could rely on Clinton to break the record rent and attempt to obliterate the opposition in towns where there was surplus supply.
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Insight
Mansion tax will cripple businesses, not wealthy buyers
Sir, From next April, the so-called mansion tax of up to £140,000 a year will be payable, and capital gains tax will extend to overseas entities that realise capital gains from the sale of residential property (feedback, 30.03.12).
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Markets
Bupa leads Manchester tenant moves
A raft of occupiers have lease expiries in the next two years. David Hatcher reports
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News
No dice for Pearl's bronzes
After Channel 4’s documentary about the Shard last week, the broadcaster’s love-in with property continued apace on Wednesday, with Structadene chief David Pearl popping up on our screens.
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News
Bra retailer to double in size
Agent Provocateur plans to nearly double its store portfolio through European expansion.
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Insight
Boris may have ended Ken’s political career, but he’s no PM
In the event the London mayoral contest was just as I forecast here — a damn close-run thing.
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News
Marcus brings little black book to Evans
Yorkshire-based property group’s new MD hopes to tap into his contacts
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Professional
‘Best endeavours’ clause can land you in trouble
The message: An obligation to use best or reasonable endeavours may have onerous consequences if it is enforceable
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Markets
Shortlisted duo cotton on to BCO Manchester design contest
Judges will choose winner at conference on 24 May. Emma Haslett reports
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Markets
BBC to broadcast its Cardiff requirement
Shortlist of sites for Wales office to be announced this month. Sarah Stewart reviews the candidates
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Markets
Council forced to put the big boys in the barracks
A council-backed development in Cardiff has failed to attract local retailers, despite offering them subsidised rents and rate concessions.
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Insight
Back into the black
Years of losses, mounting debt, a costly workforce and a pensions black hole have forced UK Coal to bet its future on the success of its newly spun-off property arm, Harworth Estates. James Whitmore reports
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Markets
Wales attempts its own planning reforms
The Welsh government has concluded its own review of planning, following the adoption on 27 March in England of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It will now begin work on publishing its feedback on an overhaul of the planning systems in place in Wales.
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Markets
Asset manager excises distress
Property Alliance Group division seeks further cases for treatment. David Hatcher reports
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Professional
Asbestos rules might cause headaches but they could help prevent deaths
April brought a shower of asbestos-related headlines, which highlight serious issues the industry must confront. To be blunt, too many people in property are unnecessarily putting their health and lives at risk.
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News
Broadgate ‘arena’ unveiled
The retail and leisure areas of Broadgate in the City of London are set for a facelift.
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Markets
Manchester Arena may be sold
Loan maturity next year prompts exploration of options. David Hatcher reports
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Markets
Highly Commended: Cotton Quarter - Warren Rosing Architects, Bi and Concius Consultants
The team said the site “lacked a sense of space”.