All Property Week articles in 2 June 2017
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ProfessionalBuildings can be designed with the recycling of their materials in mind
Things are starting to change in the way property and infrastructure assets are managed. The ‘circular economy’ provides a framework for us to think about how we use materials and how we get the most value from them over time.
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ProfessionalRegulation has a key role to play in infrastructure improvement
According to the McKinsey Global Institute, the world needs to invest $3.3trn (£2.5trn) in infrastructure annually up to 2030. The current level is around $2.5trn. This shortfall will have a real impact on cities - particularly global gateway cities such as London.
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OnlineOctane Capital poaches two more from Octopus
Two employees have left Octopus Property to join newly formed company Octane Capital.
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OnlineHealthcare investment volumes saw £1bn drop in 2016
Investment volumes in the healthcare sector saw a sharp fall of more than £1bn in 2016, data from Knight Frank shows.
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OnlineM&G acquires two warehouses from Chancerygate
M G Real Estate has acquired two warehouse assets in Sidcup and Coventry from industrial developer Chancerygate for £30.1m.
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OnlineFirst Property Group commits £22m to UK offices
First Property Group will invest £22m in UK offices this year in the regions, Property Week can reveal.
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OnlineKorean investors come to Crewe with £56m industrial acquisition
A consortium of Korean institutional investors have completed the £56m acquisition of a BAE occupied manufacturing warehouse at Radway Green in Crewe.
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OnlineAXA IM appoints Sven Krumpholz to head up German transactions
AXA IM - Real Assets has appointed Sven Krumpholz as its new head of asset management transactions in Germany.
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OnlineVideo: Movers & Shakers for 2017
Property Week caught up with the key players after Movers Shakers breakfast meetings in 2017 so far - watch the highlights here including GVA senior director Jerry Freeman, Gensler regional managing principal Duncan Swinhoe and LSE’s Professor Tony Travers.
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OnlineNexus Planning promotes Balson to exec director
Planning and regeneration consultancy Nexus Planning has promoted Amanda Balson to executive director and head of the firm’s London office.
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OnlineBank of China, HSBC & ING complete UK's largest real estate financing
Bank of China (Hong Kong), HSBC and ING Bank closed the UK’s largest real estate financing deal when they jointly acted to secure the financing for CC Land’s £1.15bn acquisition of the Cheesegrater earlier this year.
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OnlineBlackstone launches largest ever European property fund
US private equity giant Blackstone has revealed the final close on its fifth European opportunistic real estate fund, Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe V (BREP Europe V) has raised €7.8bn (£6.77bn) of capital commitments, making it the largest ever dedicated European Real Estate fund.
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OnlineCairn appoints marketing boss
Irish housebuilder Cairn Homes has appointed Ruchika Hassan as director of marketing and sales with immediate effect.
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OnlineWorkspace confirms £158m Salisbury House talks
Workspace Group has confirmed it is in talks to buy Salisbury House in the City of London for £158m.
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OnlineSt. Modwen and Workspace shares soar
Shares in St Modwen Properties jumped 5.8% on Wednesday after the company revealed the results of a six-month strategic review.
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OnlineOffice acquisition kicks off Europa and Mitsubishi’s core-plus partnership
Europa Capital and Mitsubishi Estates London have launched a new core-plus partnership by completing the acquisition of a 236,806 sq ft multi-let office building in Munich.
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OnlineMatchesfashion.com in Mount Street move
Luxury fashion retailer Matchesfashion.com has signed a lease at Grosvenor Britain and Ireland’s 5 Carlos Place on Mount Street, where it will open a new six-level store.
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OnlineStephen George targets resi growth with double hire
Stephen George+Partners has appointed two new directors as it continues the expansion of its residential practice.
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OnlineJV acquires Mercy Health HQ for $84.5m
London-based 90 North REP and strategic partners Sidra Capital have acquired the Mercy Health headquarters building in Cincinnati for $84.5m (£65.3m).
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OnlineQ&A: John Stewart, Jason Harris-Cohen, Vanessa Warwick and Hilary Grayson on how buy-to-let landlords can prepare for MEES
With the deadline to comply with the government’s Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) now less than a year away, Property Week spoke to four buy-to-let property experts in an attempt to clear up the confusion around the incoming energy policy .
