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Property Week Digital Edition – 22 October 2021
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Mixed reaction from property industry to Sunak’s Autumn budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Autumn budget announcement this afternoon has received a mixed reaction from the UK property industry.
Watkin Jones sells Lewisham BTR scheme to L&G for £130m
Developer/operator Watkin Jones has exchanged contracts for the forward sale of its build-to-rent scheme in Lewisham, south-east London to Legal and General Investment Management for around £130m.
Serious Fraud Office closes probe into North West property developments
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has closed its probe into three high-profile property developments in the North West due to “insufficient evidence to support a prosecution”.
BrewDog unveils plans for flagship Waterloo site
Scottish brewery giant BrewDog intends to construct a new 26,500 sq ft flagship location at Waterloo.
Central London office lettings market returns to pre-pandemic levels
The central London office lettings market has returned to pre-pandemic levels, though the investment market is still 13% below the 10-year average.
EuroFund launches UK arm
EuroFund, an international investment and real estate development group, has launched a UK arm.
Savills appoints industrial & logistics associate director
Savills has added to its industrial & logistics team with the appointment of Natasha Ryan, who joins as an associate director.
SEGRO snaps up Stratford site
SEGRO has bought a 1.7-acre site in Stratford, east London in an off-market transaction.
Built by Nature launches to accelerate timber construction
A new network and grant-making fund, Built by Nature, has launched ahead of COP26 to accelerate mass timber construction as a critical climate solution.
Knight Frank markets £34m PBSA property in Southampton
Knight Frank has been instructed to market Capital House in Southampton, a student accommodation asset on behalf of joint venture partners Kier Property and Investec Bank.
Bellway selected to deliver Kennett Garden Village
The East Cambs Trading Company (ECTC) has selected Bellway Homes to deliver a 500-home scheme in Cambridgeshire.
Outer London 20-minute neighbourhoods ripe for house price growth
Outer London neighbourhoods such as Croydon, Plaistow and Wood Green have the most potential for house price growth as the concept of 20-minute neighbourhoods gains attention from policymakers and developers.
Muse receives consent for Bradford office scheme
Muse Developments has received planning permission to deliver One City Park, a new office building in Bradford city centre.
Aberdeen affordable homes go ahead after Holyrood rejects intervention
A housing scheme in Aberdeen providing more than 200 affordable homes has been given planning after it was referred back to the local council by the Scottish government.
Dandara appoints new Scotland commercial director
Dandara East Scotland has appointed Jamie Scott to the newly created role of commercial director.
Built by Nature launches to accelerate timber construction
A new network and grant-making fund, Built by Nature, has launched ahead of COP26 to accelerate mass timber construction as a critical climate solution.
Clearbell lets 4,500 sq ft at Birmingham office
Real estate fund management and advisory business Clearbell has let 4,500 sq ft of office space at Edmund House, Birmingham, to training provider First Intuition.
SREF opens new adventure park in Kent
Schroder UK Real Estate Fund (SREF) has announced plans to open a new Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park in Kent at Chatham Waterside.
Eddisons adds five new hires to Sheffield team
Leeds-based property consultancy Eddisons has opened a new Sheffield office, featuring five more additions to its 13-strong team.
The timber building transformation is already under way
While Paris’s COP21 was a pivotal moment, hosting the first built-environment-focused day at a COP event, Glasgow’s Cities, Regions and Built day next month has confirmed our sector as one of the most critical for the climate’s future.
St Enoch Centre welcomes three new openings
Sovereign Centros has announced the opening of three new retail and food and beverage sites at its Glasgow shopping destination, St Enoch Centre.
Fleet Street office development gets planning approval
A new office and retail development on Fleet Street has been granted planning permission by the City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee.
Hogan Lovells in talks over 280,000 sq ft pre-let for London HQ
Hogan Lovells is in talks about a 280,000 sq ft pre-let at a Holborn site for its new London headquarters.
Frances Warner Lacey leaves CBRE for RX London
Frances Warner Lacey, head of CBRE’s City tenant advisory group, has left the agency for RX London.
Ikea owners snap up former Topshop flagship for £378m
The owners of Ikea have purchased Topshop’s former flagship store on Oxford Street for £378m, creating a new central location for the Swedish furniture brand.
Greystar issued ‘alternations notice’ by fire commissioner on landmark modular scheme
Greystar has been issued an “alterations notice” (AN) from the commissioner of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) regarding its 100a George Street development – the tallest modularly constructed residential building in the world.
Q&A: RICS interim bosses talk about rebuilding trust post Levitt review
Following the biggest governance crisis the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has ever faced, Richard Collins and Nicholas Maclean have the unenviable task of rebuilding trust in the organisation.
RICS chief people officer departs following criticism in Levitt report
The chief people officer of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has left the organisation.
Southend United F.C. stadium to become resi quarter
Vail Williams appoints new senior surveyor to cover Gatwick area
What can the real estate sector expect from the upcoming Autumn Budget?
York Gin signs for new distillery at Quad
Law firm signs for space at Stockport Exchange
L&R secures first office tenant for Universal Building
Grove Business Park owner seeks bids in excess of £22m
SGI unveils next phase of development at Thorpe Park Leeds
Essential Living buys Brixton mixed-use block
Prologis buys out JV partner on £450m life sciences scheme
Starwood Capital to seek IPSX listing for Liverpool’s Capital Building
Chancerygate gets planning permission for phase two of £33m Novus development
