All Property Week articles in 13 November 2009 – Page 4
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Lagging regions to be hit by stamp duty return says RICS
A return to the previous bands for stamp duty for houses priced between £125,000 and £175,000 at the end of the year could have a detrimental effect on the regional housing recovery, says the RICS.
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Developers Diversified first to use US debt scheme
Developers Diversified Realty sold $400m of debt backed by shopping centres in the first offering of commercial-mortgage bonds through a US program to jumpstart lending.
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Singapore's biggest IPO for 15 years raises China funds
CapitaLand Ltd raised S$2.47bn ($1.79bn) selling shares in its CapitaMalls Asia Ltd unit in Singapore’s biggest initial public offering since at least 1993.
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Maguire Properties faces LA foreclosure
Bank of America sued Maguire Properties, the largest office landlord in downtown Los Angeles, in a foreclosure action seeking control of a 16-story building.
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Starwood Capital buys City Tower and appoints Cushman & Wakefield
US private investment company Starwood Capital Group Global has completed the purchase of Prupim’s City Tower at 40 Basinghall Street in the City of London for around £30m.
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Flannels Group proposes CVA
Upmarket fashion retailer The Flannels Group has drawn up a company voluntary arrangement proposal and appointed Bill Dawson and Daniel Butters of Deloitte as joint nominees.
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South African investor makes takeover bid for Minerva
South African investor Nathan Kirsh has made a bid to takeover Minerva with a 50p per share cash offer valuing the company at £84.5m.
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British Land’s portfolio rises in value for first time in two years
British Land’s portfolio rose in value in the third quarter for the first time since the beginning of the credit crunch more than two years ago.
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Architect wins King's Cross design competition
King's Cross Central Partnership has selected a design by architect Bell Phillips + Kimble to convert a disused Victorian Gasholder at its King's Cross scheme in north London.
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Christmas shoppers expected to spend less, according to Verdict
The battle for Christmas shoppers is hotting up as the deadline for VAT to return to 17.5 per cent approaches.
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Asos blames postal strike for failing to deliver expected growth
The Royal Mail strike has thwarted sales growth at Asos, the online fashion retailer, in spite of the company making alternative delivery arrangements.
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Barratt sees improvement in housing market
Leading UK housebuilder Barratt Developments said on Tuesday is was continuing to achieve improved reservation rates from housebuyers amid stable but subdued market conditions.
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MORNING AFTER: Boris Johnson launches Ronson's 'The Peak'
Boris Johnson joined Gerald Ronson and a host of big names in the property business to launch Heron International's 98,000 sq ft office and retail development The Peak last week.
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I own some commercial properties but am worried about clearing ice from my premises.
I have heard that trying to clear ice could mean I take on greater liability. Is it better to leave things as they are?
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MGPA lets 151,547 sq ft in the year’s “most significant” South Wales deal
MGPA has let 151,546 sq ft at Pencoed Technology Park near Bridgend to Invacare UK in one of the most significant deals in South Wales this year.
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Hammerson appoints Make to design new City scheme
Hammerson has selected architect Make to create a new scheme for its St Alphage House site in the City of London.
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Alpha Real Capital launches £400m fund
Sir John Beckwith and Philip Rose’s Alpha Real Capital has launched a £400m UK property fund.
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Menno Maas to leave ING Real Estate Development
Menno Maas has stepped down as CEO of ING Real Estate Development.
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India's Real Estate Act will not regulate prices
India's proposed Real Estate Act, which is expected to be laid before Parliament next month, will not include regulation of residential property prices, a top Government official said.