All Russia/Ukraine articles
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Insight
A wealth of opportunities
High returns from oil and gas have left many sovereign wealth funds flush with money to invest. So, asks Property Week, are they set for a spending spree in repriced European markets?
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Insight
What’s in store for the year ahead?
Last month, Freeths and Property Week brought together a panel of nine senior figures from across the industry to discuss what the next 12 months might have in store for the property sector and how developers and investors can prepare themselves to make the most of 2023 and beyond.
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Insight
The year ahead: we can’t hide away
The last three years have been unusual to say the least. We entered and re-entered national lockdowns, had three prime ministers without a single general election, witnessed Russia wage war on Ukraine and saw inflation hit a 40-year high as words like ‘permacrisis’ entered the everyday vernacular.
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News
Westminster could seize oligarchs’ homes as war declared on ‘dirty money’
Westminster has launched a “war on dirty money” that could see homes in Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Mayfair seized and turned into affordable housing.
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Insight
The ‘G’ in ESG under the spotlight
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an appalling event that has shone a light on the activities of some of Britain’s most respected property brands, which have transacted with oligarchs alongside global agencies that were forced to rethink their presence in Moscow.
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Industry welcomes crackdown on dirty money in UK property
New register launched ‘at breakneck speed’ should ‘help to lift the veil of secrecy’ over true owners of land.
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Insight
Adapting to rising build costs
The unprecedented levels of build cost inflation in the UK look set to continue beyond 2022 as the Ukrainian war continues. The increase comes as findings from the latest Builders Merchant Building Index show heavy building materials from Q1 2021 to Q1 2022 have increased 17.4% in value, but its ...
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News
Tenant accuses Savills branch of enforcing a ban on Russians
Agency understood to have told the applicant that the landlord has a policy of not accepting Russian nationals.
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‘Tough year ahead’ for housebuilders
Housebuilder representatives have warned that increases in inflation and supply chain issues are causing delays to UK housing delivery.
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Insight
Riding out the economic storm: In conversation with Phil Westerman at Buzzacott
With real estate encountering strong economic headwinds from inflation and rising interest rates, Property Week contributing editor (news) David Parsley sat down with Phil Westerman, partner and head of real estate at accountancy practice Buzzacott, to discuss the outlook for the industry. Their conversation covered the aftermath of Brexit and ...
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News
Riding out the short-term shocks
Some readers will recall the famous opening of children’s TV programme Stingray: “Anything can happen in the next half hour!” As a stream of headlines takes you between the Ukraine conflict, the UK cost-of-living crisis and inflation, the lockdown in China and UK government in-fighting, Stingray’s catchphrase feels like a ...
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News
Government approves Chelsea FC sale
The government has agreed to the £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea FC after being satisfied proceeds of the sale would not benefit Roman Abramovich, the club’s Russian oligarch owner currently subject to sanctions.
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Online
Boehly-Goldstein consortium wins £4.25bn Chelsea bid
A consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly has signed an agreement to take over Chelsea FC from Roman Abramovich in a £4.25bn deal.
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‘Worrying’ outlook as insolvencies rise 27% on last quarter
Insolvencies in the property industry have risen in the past year as businesses continue to reel from the after-effects of the pandemic and the ongoing impacts from the Ukraine war.
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Online
Chelsea sale in doubt as Abramovich looks to renege on £1.6bn loan write-off
Fears are mounting that the sale of Chelsea FC could be delayed as a result of Roman Abramovich potentially U-turning on a promise to write off a £1.6bn loan.
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Construction of Lviv development resumes
Ukrainian firm has ‘no other option’ but to restart construction of innovation park.
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Sir Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams join Chelsea FC bid
Formula One champion Sir Lewis Hamilton and tennis ace Serena Williams have reportedly pledged £10m each to Sir Martin Broughton’s bid for Chelsea, one of three remaining bids for the Blues.
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SEGRO expects strong 2022 despite war-driven pressures
SEGRO has said it remains confident in the business outlook for 2022 and beyond, despite supply chain and inflationary pressures created by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Counter construction costs with greater efficiency
Energy prices are the latest headache for property as the sector weighs up build costs against development returns.
