All articles by Rachel Hunter – Page 10
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Insight
Welcome to Googleplex London
The world’s most popular search engine keeps its own business top secret, not least its search for a new London headquarters. Rachel Hunter gets behind the firewall of the biggest deal of the year
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Markets
Oak Furnitureland feels at home on retail parks
Retailer joins list of homeware brands snapping up outlets across UK. Rachel Hunter reports
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Professional
Poor compliance score for service charges
First study using RICS best practice code reveals 5% of buildings comply. Rachel Hunter reports
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Online
Corporate office costs down 15%, says IPD
The total cost of office accommodation for blue chip companies has fallen by 15% since 2005 as corporate occupiers have continued to reduce space, new data from the IPD revealed today.
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Online
Henderson submits plans for Swindon revamp
Henderson Global Investors has submitted a planning application for the development of more than 50,000 sq ft of new retail and catering space at its Swindon Designer Outlet Centre.
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Online
Berkeley Group posts 58% profit rise
Berkeley Group has reported a 57.7% jump in profit before tax to £214.8m for the year to April 2012, and plans to grow the value of its land bank to £3bn in the next financial year, it said in its preliminary results this morning.
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Markets
Lord of the Rings star seeks precious new studio
Special effects film company looks for central London space. Rachel Hunter reports
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Online
Lloyds agrees terms with Co-op on branch sale
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it has agreed terms with the Co-operative Group on the sale of 632 of its high street branches.
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Online
New Look agrees debt deal but shuts stores
Fashion chain New Look has agreed a refinancing package with its lenders, but will shut 100 stores in the coming years.
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Markets
Deichmann takes UK in its stride
German shoe retailer aims to open 400 stores across the country. Rachel Hunter reports
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Online
Monks Cross scheme gets green light
How Planning has won outline planning approval for a £90m retail led, mixed-use scheme at Monks Cross in York, one of the city’s biggest ever developments.
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Online
Scarborough reveals 1.2m sq ft Leeds development
Scarborough Development Group has revealed its plans the next stage of development at Thorpe Park in Leeds.
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Markets
Bertasi’s space odyssey
Deutsche Bank’s Rick Bertasi was the guest speaker at the launch of Property Week Analytics’ Corporate Occupiers 2012 last month. Rachel Hunter reports. Photographs by Jean Goldsmith
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Online
Exclusive: first interview with new Clinton Cards owner
Schurman Retail has revealed its plans to Property Week to turn the business around and keep pressure on landlords.
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Markets
Travis Perkins trades up to Luton one-stop shop
Builders’ merchant to start work on another multibrand park in June. Rachel Hunter reports
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Online
Revealed: 67 Fitness First gyms for sale
Fitness First is to sell 67 of its UK gyms and has issued a company voluntary arrangement to landlords in a bid to restructure its remaining leases.
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Online
HMV sells Hammersmith Apollo
London concert venue Hammersmith Apollo has been sold by HMV Group to joint venture operator Stage C for £32m.
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Markets
Foreign foodies force up London restaurant prices
Prime London locations lead way for influx of overseas operators. Rachel Hunter reports
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Markets
Tortilla has funding for expansion wrapped up
Chain wants to ride “Mexican wave” and quadruple in size. Rachel Hunter reports
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Markets
X-Man makes a stand for European invasion
X-Leisure fund seeks big investor for overseas gamble. Rachel Hunter reports