All Property Week articles in 16 December 2011 – Page 4
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News
Catch the sleeper
Who would live in a house like this? No, he may not be “sleb” enough to appear in Through the Keyhole, but ex-Hillier Parker property stalwart Robin Hughes has his sights set on ITV’s alternative programme this afternoon, when he appears in May the Best House Win.
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Professional
Cancellation of loan interest cover turns spotlight on insurance
The fact that insurers want to undo an arrangement that has been in place for so long is a sign of the times — they are toughening up their attitude, as, indeed, are banks.
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Insight
Overseas investors will be judge of Cameron veto
How the UK economy performs will be largely shaped by the international environment — particularly, the eurozone crisis.
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News
Cadogan wins Sloane Street planning consent
The Cadogan Estate won planning consent for a 100,000 sq ft mixed-use scheme on Sloane Street in London’s Chelsea this week.
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News
Prime business parks need investment to win occupiers
Growth suffers as investors continue to play it safe by sticking with London
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News
A very Burberry Christmas in Victoria
Label in advanced talks to take Derwent London’s 120,000 sq ft 1a Page Street for UK headquarters expansion
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News
Frogmore no longer rules Brittania Parks
UK real estate fund manager Frogmore has sold retirement park company Britannia Parks to fellow operator Turners Parks.
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Markets
Shoreditch pop-up mall founder thinks outside the box
Roger Wade plans to roll out Boxpark concept. Hardeep Sandher reports
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News
Jones Lang LaSalle index reveals prime conditions for borrowing
If you can find debt in the present market, the good news is that it is a very good time to borrow.
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Markets
LandSecs takes bigger bite into leisure market
Land Securities wants to buy more leisure schemes, after making its debut purchase in the sector in August.
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Online
BIG DEBATE: Make do or spend?
Westminster City Council’s planning chief has warned that the Localism Act could discourage the development of new office space.
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News
Threadneedle spends big in Bucks
Threadneedle Property has placed under offer a 100,000 sq ft office scheme in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, from Invista Real Estate Investment Management for £30m.
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News
Greece begins epic sell-off
Government starts €25bn sales programme in attempt to alleviate sovereign debt crisis
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Markets
BBC’s Flanders broadcasts occupier predictions
BBC News economics editor Stephanie Flanders was on hand to help Cushman & Wakefield launch its Inside 500 report at Heron Tower in the City of London this month.
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News
McKillen uses court to stop Barclays’ Maybourne cash call
Irish investor amends High Court claim to stop billionaire brothers’ attempt to seize luxury London hotel group
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Professional
How to avoid joining Christmas casualty list
Christmas will be pivotal for many retailers and tenants will inevitably default.
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News
NCP appoints auditor drive to restructuring
Debt-laden car park operator NCP is understood to have appointed KPMG to advise on restructuring negotiations with landlords and lenders.
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Insight
Lukewarm applause for new Portas show
When prime minister David Cameron commissioned TV personality Mary Portas to review the future of the high street, he may have been seeking “blue sky” thinking that a conventional expert could supply.
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Insight
Little England or stable Europe? Cameron’s role was ‘appalling’
It is that time when we review the 12 months gone and look forward to the year ahead.