All Property Week articles in 30 March 2012 – Page 4
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NewsSheer lunacy
Hot on the heels of Property Week International’s interview with Dennis Hope — the man who claims he owns the moon (02.03.12) — came a commission by Sir Richard Branson’s space travel company, Virgin Galactic, encouraging architects to quickly become specialists in a new subject.
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NewsOpal seeks lessons from Rothschild
The UK’s second-largest student accommodation company has appointed Rothschild to help it find equity to reduce its £900m debt burden.
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NewsWickes works it out with landlords
Wickes plans to renegotiate the size of around half of its stores with landlords at lease expiry, after attempts to sublease space have been hindered by the cost of conversion and retailer incentives.
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MarketsRough justice
The conviction of a fraudster has highlighted flaws in the residential lettings world. Mira Bar-Hillel investigates
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Professional
Hell hath no fury like a neighbour wronged
The message: Neighbours should mediate and not litigate
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ProfessionalStudents take fundraising plunge
University of Reading’s masters in real estate students are asking the property industry for a helping hand as they finalise plans to abseil down 420 feet on the Blade — Reading’s tallest office building.
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NewsRowan in southern office fundraising
Fund manager Rowan Asset Management is putting together funding for an investment drive to buy undervalued property in the south of England.
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InsightIf you are looking for a light touch but tough framework, this is it
Although delayed by a few days, the announcement about the future of the planning system in England was tied to the Budget, and has provided conclusive evidence that this government believes a reformed process can help economic recovery.
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ProfessionalThe Firing Squad
The redundancy process requires a clear, level-headed approach, but managers must also have empathy. David Hatcher spoke to the executives who have had sleepless nights over getting it right
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NewsValad or Patron? Only one way to find out …
Bondholders must decide fate of “crap of the crap” Dutch property portfolio. James Whitmore reports
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ProfessionalExtranets revolutionise information flow
New technology simplifies sharing of property data for greater efficiency. David Hatcher reports
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NewsPCP’s great expectations
Dubai-based Amanda Staveley is expected to push the speculative button on a 1m sq ft scheme at Arundel Great Court near London’s Strand, after buying it from Land Securities this week.
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NewsEx-DTZ man leads Hong Kong
DTZ’s former chairman of Asia-Pacific, Cy Leung (pictured), was appointed Hong Kong’s new leader on Sunday.
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ProfessionalFears over premiums as UK flood pact nears end
Owners in high-risk flood areas could be left high and dry. Sarah Townsend reports
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ProfessionalFears over premiums as UK flood pact nears end
Owners in high-risk flood areas could be left high and dry. Sarah Townsend reports
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NewsSt Modwen and Vinci home in on Nine Elms
St Modwen and construction firm Vinci could begin building homes in London’s Nine Elms as early as 2014, after the pair were selected this week to redevelop the 57-acre Covent Garden Market site.
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ProfessionalPeople Moves: INREV, Sanderson Weatherall, Savills, EA Shaw and more...
Grainger has appointed Laure Duhot, head of equity raising at Pradera, as director of strategic capital markets.
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Insight
NPPF signals desire for economic growth
Sir, The government has put forth its plan for the future role of retail in our towns and high streets with its response to the Mary Portas review, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the 2012 Budget
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NewsTake three...international London debt deals
International lenders continue to support loans on London property, and three debt deals that total more than £300m are close to completion this week:
