All Property Week articles in 16 December 2016 – Page 5
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War of words breaks out over industrial trust’s refinancing
Industrial Multi Property Trust (IMPT) and its largest shareholder Alpha Real Trust (ART) have drawn swords ahead of a vote to determine the company’s future.
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Carlton Books offices in West End sold
The West End offices of publisher Carlton Books have been sold to a Greek private investor for £11.65m.
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EcoWorld Ballymore sells ground rents on London resi schemes
EcoWorld Ballymore has sold ground rents on a portfolio of London’s most high profile residential schemes to the Nationwide Pension Fund for more than £60m.
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Tesco buys back stores in bid to restore financial strength
Tesco has bought back more than £165m of property in two separate deals as part of a drive to shore up its finances.
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It’s been a brutal year, but don’t look back in anger
I’ll be glad to see the back of 2016. It has been brutal. The tone was set early on by events that had nothing to do with property but foreshadowed the relentless barrage of shocks to come.
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US investor acquires 70% Go Native stake
US investor Ares has staked a claim to a share of the growing serviced apartment sector by acquiring a 70% stake in aparthotel and build-to-rent (BTR) company Go Native for an undisclosed sum.
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Property Week Digital Edition - 16 December 2016
Review of 2016 - Leading lights wrap up year - 2016’s key legal cases
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Reforms will suppress delivery of homes in SE
We would welcome a revision to the reforms to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) due to the negative impact they have had on the delivery of housing throughout London, which we expect to spread across higher-value areas of the South East in the medium term.
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2017 Predictions: what you need to know about student housing
Industry heavyweights descended on Central Hall, Westminster, last week for a day of fiery debate at Property Week’s ninth Student Accommodation conference and inaugural Student Accommodation awards.
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Yardley gets the last laugh among movers and shakers
Christmas is the season for many outlandish antics but it was still a surprise to see Capco investment director Gary Yardley perched on the back of a Vespa with German stand-up comedian Henning Wehn at the end of the Movers & Shakers annual dinner.
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Neighbourhood Plans could 'stifle housebuilders'
Government plans to boost the power of neighbourhoods over development decisions will stifle house building in the south-east of England, experts have warned.
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Good ideas will underpin success of new Scottish forum
While the economic and political backdrop to international investment in our cities continues to change, the need for comprehensive joined-up thinking across the public and private sectors has never been greater.
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Glenny leaves JLL for proptech firm Realla
Proptech company Realla has poached Matt Glenny, an associate director at JLL, as its director of business development.
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Appear Here expands reach with office in the Big Apple
Pop-up retail website Appear Here has opened a New York office after signing up landlords including Brookfield to its service.
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Northern Powerhouse: government strategy welcome, but thin on thinking
Like so many here in the north, I am a strong supporter the Northern Powerhouse and what it represents, so Philip Hammond’s declaration of intent in the Autumn Statement was encouraging. Unfortunately though, this is more than can be said for the strategy itself.
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Let's think outside the traditional office box
What does a landlord want for Christmas? Probably a long-term, profitable tenant. Ask a small business what it wants from Santa and chances are the answer is “a flexible, affordable space that allows me to grow”.
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New industrial sector to emerge in London
The City of London Corporation is considering plans to force office developers to provide consolidation centres for postal deliveries in a move that would help establish a new sub-sector of London’s industrial market.
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Auction House lists record total of properties for sale this month
The Auction House franchise has listed a record-breaking 679 lots for sale this month.
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Affordable housing has made a huge difference to people – but there is still a long way to go
As Shelter turns 50, we can see the huge effect that affordable housing has had on people’s lives.
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North Americans go bargain hunting in UK listed sector
The biggest North American investors in UK listed property companies significantly increased their holdings immediately following the EU referendum and have since switched from investing in the biggest REITs to smaller companies, data from Radnor Capital Partners has revealed.