All Property Week articles in 9 March 2018 – Page 7
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Proptech talk: if not bitcoin, then what?
In the past six months, the price of bitcoin has fluctuated dramatically, from lows of $3,236 (£2,333) to peaks of $18,868, then back to a low of $5,952.
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Santander banks on Simpson as head of origination
Santander Corporate Commercial has promoted Derek Simpson to the newly created role of head of origination, real estate finance.
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Martin’s Properties appoints MD and plans £200m investment push
Family-run landowner appoints first non-family managing director as it aims to boost its portfolio to ‘north of £550m’.
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The north face of regeneration
Local authorities in the North West are getting stuck in to regeneration plans. Property Week looks at some of the most ambitious projects.
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Is Manchester BTR at boiling point?
With record numbers of build-to-rent schemes due to be delivered in Manchester over the next two years, is the demand there to match the supply?
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Toys R Us failure is a sharp reminder for retailers
The slide of Toys R Us into administration last week seemed a long time coming.
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Everton stadium update: gaining ground
Everton FC and Liverpool City Council have agreed a unique funding deal to support the development of a new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock, but will it benefit all affected.
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Govt should concentrate on speeding up building rather than punishing developers
The draft reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) show the Government’s fundamental misunderstanding of the practical realities of housing delivery.
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Transport for the North: on the right track?
Transport for the North’s draft strategy to improve transport infrastructure in the region has been well received, but some areas are set to benefit more than others from the plans.
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Construction industry must attract more women
In the lead-up to International Women’s Day this week (8 March) it has been encouraging to see a number of articles on diversity appearing in Property Week, including the recent Best Places to Work in Property 2018 report.
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Barwood hires Elrington from Rockspring and closes fund
Hugh Elrington joins as head of property as Barwood Capital closes fourth fund having raised £76m.
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English Cities Fund to double in size
The English Cities Fund, a partnership between Homes England, Legal General and Muse Developments, is set to double in size to £200m.
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Tritax Big Box posts strong NAV growth as portfolio grows to £2.6bn
Tritax Big Box REIT has posted double-digit growth in EPRA NAV as the value of its portfolio hits £2.61bn little more than four years after its IPO.
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CLS delivers 16.5% NAV growth
CLS Holdings has reported 16.5% growth in EPRA NAV per share in full year results, fuelled by strong valuation growth particularly in continental Europe.
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Letter from New York: NYC has to continually refresh to retain top talent
The Manhattan office market is undergoing a significant transformation with several major office developments changing the skyline.
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Thackeray Estate makes dual appointment to lead £100m expansion plan
Heritage regeneration specialist The Thackeray Estate has appointed new projects and portfolio managers to lead its £100m expansion plan.
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Why Muse is feeling good: Matt Crompton interview
Muse may be known for creating mixed-use schemes in the north of England, but managing director Matt Crompton tells Property Week that it is strength of opportunity rather than location that matters.
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Barings buys Karstadt logistics facility for €90m
Barings Real Estate has acquired department store chain Karstadt’s national distribution hub in Germany from a joint venture between a private US investor and M7 Real Estate for €90m (£80.3m).
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SACO secures 1,000 new units for Locke expansion
The Serviced Apartment Company (SACO) has acquired a raft of sites across the UK and Europe that will allow it to develop almost 1,000 new units under its leisure-focused Locke aparthotel brand.
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Five minutes with: Chris Cheap of GVA Manchester
GVA Manchester’s regional senior director on his entrepreneurial dad, Tate Modern and running.