Lucy Scott
ProfessionalToxic turnaround
A brownfield site in Crayford blighted a nearby residential development for 15 years until the Land Trust stepped in to manage the land as a nature reserve. Lucy Anna Scott reports.
ProfessionalEmerging Trends: sustainability given the green light
Survey finds that three-quarters of companies now have a sustainability strategy. Lucy Scott reports
ProfessionalVirtual shopping: the writing’s on the wall
South Korean craze for interactive retailing hits UK.
InsightThe Big Think
Property Week, Mishcon de Reya, Central and Capita Symonds brought together thought leaders to discuss the future of London development and the importance of public space, in the final debate of a three-part series. Lucy Scott reports. Photographs by Jon Cardwell
InsightThe Big Think part 2: solving London's housing crisis
Property Week, Mishcon de Reya, Central, Londonewcastle and James Andrew Residential brought together thought leaders to debate London’s future, as the housing crisis deepens. Photographs by Jon Cardwell
InsightThe Big Think
Property Week, Mishcon de Reya, Central and Derwent London bring together thought leaders to tackle the future of London. Lucy Scott reports. Photographs by Jon Cardwell
InsightShops get smart
Property Week and Multi Development research reveals the retail world is embracing innovation. Lucy Scott reports
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Harbingers of Gloom: ULI/PWC Emerging Trends report
The Urban Land Institute and PWC’s Emerging Trends report, published today, foretells of a depressing year ahead. Co-author Lucy Scott reports
ProfessionalA steer for Property chiefs through the storm
Many executives are ill equipped to navigate through a property crash
ProfessionalSocial networking as a serious business tool
Many global firms see social networking as a serious business tool, not a fad. Lucy Scott reports
InsightEurope’s pressure points
Lucy Scott interviewed Europe’s biggest property names for the Urban Land Institute’s annual Emerging Trends Survey, to be published today. Here are the report’s seven key findings
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So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu
After two and a half years as editor, this is my final edition of Property Week Global
NewsMen at work pave way for housing boom Down Under
A growing economy, a rising population and demand from Asian investors mean good times for developers of Australian resi
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US lawmakers ease the way for property’s huddled masses
Congress acts to cut tax burden on overseas real estate investors
NewsInvestors still wary as Austria tightens corporate governance laws
Overseas companies reluctant to invest in wake of corporate scandals, despite draconian regulations
NewsBuyback problems: Julius Meinl was arrested last year, and released on bail of €100m
Singapore’s GIC among companies looking to profit as investors seek safe haven in property
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Downturn leads to downshift for fund managers
As investors lick their wounds from the global downturn, fund managers have been cut down to size
NewsSurvival of the fittest
The downturn has killed off many a property fund manager, but Blackstone has thrived
NewsMy big Move: Piers Nickall
As he returns to London after three years in Asia, Savills’ Piers Nickalls tells Lucy Scott about the challenges and rewards of working in the region
