All Property Week articles in 17 September 2004 – Page 2
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MarketsKings ransom
The proposed arena and conference centre on Liverpool’s Kings Dock could finally get the go-ahead following an injection of European Union cash.
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OnlinePicking the right tool for the job
It is essential to work out what is needed from software before choosing a program
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Markets
Housing slowdown could stall residential supply
Housebuilder George Wimpey blames rising interest rates and planning restrictions
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NewsSharia scheme for Muslim homebuyers
Bank of Ireland and Arab Banking Corporation team up on mortgages
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OnlineHigh-tech ways to save money
While the up-front costs may be high, energy-saving technology soon pays for itself
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MarketsHigh stakes
It has been three years in the making and would be the UK’s second-tallest building. Now all the high-profile backers of Columbus Tower are waiting for is the final go-ahead.
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InsightOver here son, on me shed
Industrial agent Holley Blake held a six-a-side football tournament for some of the top names in shed development last Friday, which, rather embarrassingly, it won.
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Insight
Move over Gordon: Milburn will be the next Labour leader
Alan Milburn’s decision to spend less time with his family was the big story in Tony Blair’s reshuffle.
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Markets
The missing generation
The recession of 10 years ago forced surveying firms to cut their graduate intake. But now there is a shortage of experienced surveyors in their mid-thirties who would form the next generation of associates
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MarketsWard games
St Bartholomew’s wants to redevelop surplus land next to the hospital, but first needs to convince the Corporation of London of its plans.
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Professional
Red tape pain, but little rating gain
Consultation ends next month on schemes to help small firms
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News
UBS and Warner funds make
Triton fund buys 1m sq ft and Radial buys three buildings at rail freight terminal
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Insight
Nudes focus
To DIFA’s forum for European property journalists in Berlin last week, where I enjoyed some excellent hospitality.
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MarketsA fall from Grace
Will Alsop’s iconic Cloud project – intended to sit majestically alongside Liverpool’s Three Graces – has disintegrated. Steve Brauner finds out what went wrong
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Insight
The full English
My campaign to improve the quality of written English in the property industry (diary, passim) has received an unexpected ally: A Guide to Good Writing, published by Drivers Jonas.
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News
Raven Mount quits top end
Glyn Hirsch and Anton Bilton are planning a change of strategy at housebuilder Raven Mount.
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News
Eight to shape public property strategy
Knight Frank, ATIS Real Weatheralls and Drivers Jonas among lucky few
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Insight
Industry has a duty to train its graduates
Sir, There has been much debate recently about the need to make the property industry more attractive to school- and university-leavers
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InsightDon’t swear by it
Sir, I am again dismayed at Property Week’s choice of language in its reporting (‘Property’s sex timebomb’, news focus, 27 August, p12).
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Markets
Gloucester Docks set for next phase
Crest Nicholson has lodged detailed plans for the next phase in the regeneration of Gloucester Docks following its successful mixed-use redevelopment of several waterfront warehouses.
