All Property Week articles in 27 October 2023
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CBRE’s James Brandon on making generational diversity work in real estate
Generational diversity has become an essential aspect of the modern workplace and an often-discussed aspect of diversity and inclusion. With Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z all working side by side, it is crucial for to implement workplace strategies that foster collaboration and understanding among these diverse age ...
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EDI Q&A: Priya Aggarwal-Shah, founder of BAME in Property
Priya Aggarwal-Shah started BAME in Property a few years ago as a networking group borne from personal experience of cultural bias and a passion to change it.
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The LOWE Group’s Tim Lowe on the benefits for businesses of employing ex-offenders
Integrating ex-offenders into the workforce feels like an activity industry leaders applaud others for doing, but are rarely prepared to commit to themselves. It is the business equivalent of heaping praise on the housemate who has tidied up after a big party.
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GRS’s Hongming Chen on the robots bringing manufacturing and logistics back home
In today’s fractured geopolitical landscape, how countries manufacture and transport goods is a key topic for the property industry.
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Steven & Bolton’s Sarah Cardew on whether freeport ships will be allowed safe harbour
With political uncertainty ahead in the run-up to the next general election, will the politics surrounding freeports be put aside in favour of waiting out the initial tax incentive time limits, to really understand the return on the Exchequer’s investment in these special tax sites?
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Thrive Homes’ Elspeth Mackenzie on the power of affordable housing
Affordable housing transcends the confines of mere shelter; it is the cornerstone of a nation’s economic prosperity. Addressing this fundamental human need isn’t just a social obligation; it’s an economic imperative that sparks growth, creates jobs and nurtures communities.
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Britain’s oldest casino up for sale for £70m following closure
Britain’s oldest casino has closed down after 195 years and is now up for sale for £70m.
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The Hill Group and Barwood Land plan 5,000-home Essex settlement
Developer The Hill Group and land promoter Barwood Land have entered a joint-venture partnership to build a 5,000-home garden village on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex.
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All-inclusive fees and sociability drive rising demand for co-living, report says
The simplicity of all-inclusive fees and the social dimension are the driving forces behind the rise in co-living, according to a report from investment agency Harris Associates and co-living operator VerveLife unveiled this week.
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IES’s David Ross on why post-occupancy evaluation is the secret weapon in the building performance battle
If there was an established and accepted method of making commercial buildings operate more efficiently to drive out waste, drive up value and reduce emissions, everyone would want to know about it, right?
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Government Property Agency submits plans for new European weather HQ
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has submitted a planning application for a new headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
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Brent block of flats with £3.65m guide price leads Landmark’s auctions
A 10-flat development in north-west London guided at £3.65m leads a handful of notable lots up for auction with Landmark Property Services.
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South west London student block listed a £4.75m in upcoming Savills auction
A south-west London freehold student investment of 40 en-suite bedrooms is up for sale at a guide price of £4.75m at Savills 21 November auction.
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Belfast City Council seeks development partner for £630m regeneration project
Belfast City Council is seeking a development partner for a £630m, housing-led regeneration project as it aims to attract 66,000 new residents to the city by 2035.
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LondonMetric completes £24.5m of non-core sales
FTSE 250-listed REIT LondonMetric Property has sold four offices and two long-income assets in separate transactions for a combined £24.5m.
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Shawbrook’s Terry Woodley on where modular construction fits into UK housebuilding
The UK has a housing supply problem. We’re simply not building enough houses to meet demand, and we do not have enough existing stock of a good enough quality. While the government has tried to address the issue by introducing targets and relaxing regulations, the housing shortage has persisted. While ...
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Building cities for the future
WATCH: Following the launch of Landsec’s Shaping Successful Future Cities report earlier this year, Mike Hood, CEO of Landsec’s regeneration business and Jennie Colville, Head of ESG and Sustainability, sit down with Property Week to discuss the findings – and where we go from here.
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Asda Group completes £2bn EG Group acquisition
Asda Group has completed the acquisition of EG Group’s UK business for an enterprise value of £2.07bn.
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Clearbell promotes Murray to head of asset management and sustainability
Clearbell Capital has promoted Alice Murray to head of asset management and sustainability with responsibility for developing and implementing the firm’s ESG strategy.
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John Freker joins Cushman & Wakefield from Colliers
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed capital markets specialist John Freker as a partner in its UK student accommodation team.