All Property Week articles in 24 March 2017 – Page 5
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News
Mipim can’t stop the feeling
In the first Mipim since the Brexit vote, it’s fair to say the entertainment wasn’t quite as extravagant as during Mipims past. But that doesn’t mean the partying had stopped completely - for fans of ’80s pop and ’90s sporting legends, at least.
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Separated at birth: Rupert Perkins and Charlie Stayt
As ‘property pundits’ like Andy Teacher and even our own Guy Montague-Jones increasingly fill BBC airwaves, we got to thinking that Squarebrook’s founder Rupert Perkins could easily front BBC Breakfast given his likeness to host Charlie Stayt
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Insight
Are SMEs ready for faster building?
As Alex Morton’s recent column highlights, the government’s white paper marks a significant moment for the UK housing sector.
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Insight
Customer focus essential to BTR
I read with interest Barry Jessup’s piece last week on some of the challenges ahead in the nascent develop-to-rent sector.
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Student housing developers set sights on central London
Student accommodation developers are returning to central London to fill the void created by housebuilders retreating in the wake of the slowdown in the capital’s high-end residential market.
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Barwell says he'll stop making policy changes
At this year’s Mipim, the usual throng of council leaders were joined by a larger-than-usual number of central government representatives.
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Markets
Cardiff’s Coal Exchange set to open once again after planning woes
On 28 April, guests will check into the first 40 bedrooms to be completed at the Exchange Hotel in the redeveloped Coal Exchange in Cardiff Bay. By the autumn, all 200 rooms will be open for business.
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PHP makes second Irish deal and agrees major refinancing
Primary Health Properties (PHP) has made its second investment in Ireland as the company embarks on its first private placement issuing £100m in 10-year senior secured notes.
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CIBTvisas checks-in to suite at Exchange Tower
Travel visa and passport company CIBTvisas has taken the remaining ground floor suite at Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate’s Exchange Tower in Edinburgh on a ten-year lease.
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Round Hill looks to build substantial German platform
Round Hill Capital has returned to the German market with the acquisition of a residential portfolio of 114 units in Hamburg and is looking to establish a substantial platform in the country.
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PW Power 100: make your power play
It’s time to get your nominations in for the most powerful people in property with the deadline just four days away on 27 March.
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Topland Group set to sell prime West End hotel
Topland Group is seeking offers for its leasehold interest in Every Hotel at 31-39 Coventry Street in the West End.
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Markets
A suite of interventions aims to regenerate Rhyl’s waterfront
Rhyl’s Sky Tower will once again be a “beacon of light” when the renovation of the 240 ft structure is complete, according to Steve Parry, managing director of ION Developments, which is leading efforts to regenerate the town’s waterfront alongside Denbighshire County Council.
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M&G inks £71.4m PRS deal with Durkan
M G Real Estate and residential developer Durkan have signed a £71.4m deal to finance and build 206 new homes for rent in Ilford.
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Regional REIT delivers solid maiden annual results
Regional REIT has reported a 2.25% increase in the like-for-like value of its portfolio in 2016 in its maiden full year results.
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Markets
Growing student numbers spark development boom in Swansea
Swansea is experiencing a development boom at the moment, largely as a result of strong growth at the city’s two universities.
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Hansteen declares IMPT offer unconditional
Hansteen has declared its offer to buy Industrial Multi Property Trust (IMPT) as unconditional after receiving valid acceptances from a slim majority of shareholders.
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LondonMetric plots £97m share placing
LondonMetric Property has revealed plans to raise £97m via a share placing and secured major new lettings to Eddie Stobart and Michelin.
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Industry secures key revisions to new tax legislation
The property industry has welcomed revisions in this week’s Finance Bill to legislation on tax relief for interest costs that help to address potentially damaging and unintended consequences for property developers and investors.
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Insight
Why 1 May is a red-letter day for build-to-rent
On 1 May, a 12-week Department for Communities and Local Government consultation on build-to-rent (BTR) closes.