All articles by Samantha Partington – Page 3
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OnlineBL eyes Fizzy Living acquisition to target BTR
British Land is in the early stages of talks to buy Fizzy Living, the build-to-rent (BTR) development company, owned by Thames Valley Housing.
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OnlineNew director general for housing appointed at MHCLG
Jeremy Pocklington will take over the position of director general for housing at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in September.
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InsightFortis keen to build on success in North West
Firm says 1,900-home Salford scheme is on track and it is now eyeing BTR sector
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NewsGLA reveals plans to curb premium BTRs
Authority says it is committed to delivering ‘mainstream’ rents for London homes
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NewsCambridgeshire new town plans submitted
RLW Estates has submitted an outline planning application to South Cambridgeshire District Council to develop up to 4,500 new homes as part of its Waterbeach New Town East scheme.
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InsightScape artist: Nigel Taee interview
Scape co-founder Nigel Taee talks to Samantha Partington about how he launched the fast-growing student accommodation company in the teeth of the global recession and his plans to expand the brand.
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InsightQ&A: Grosvenor takes biscuit in Bermondsey
Executive director Simon Harding-Roots talks about the firm’s move into BTR.
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OnlineHomebase sold to restructuring firm as owners admit investment failings
The Australian owner of Homebase has agreed to sell the DIY business to restructuring specialist Hilco Capital for £1.
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OnlineWeWork takes long lease on PNB’s Aviation House
WeWork has signed a 20-year lease to take all 130,000 sq ft of office space over a 20-year lease in Aviation House, Holborn.
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MarketsPressures on London market are holding up housebuilding
Government intervention has calmed the capital’s residential market but, in turn, that means fewer homes being built.
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OnlineLondon Square COO leaves company
Developer London Square has announced that its chief operating officer Brian Betsy is leaving the company.
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InsightKamani fashions new Manchester resi trend
Co-founder of online fashion retailer to launch apartments for tech-savvy millennials.
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NewsAviva Investors Springs into action with Manchester deal
Impax understood to be selling 40 Spring Gardens for £55m as Aviva ramps up its presence in the city.
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NewsHill secures funding for Cambridge scheme
Hill Marshall, a joint venture between Marshall Group Properties and Hill, has secured a £22.4m funding deal with Homes England to accelerate the delivery of 1,300 homes in Cambridge.
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NewsBagatelle makes UK debut with Mayfair restaurant
French restaurant Bagatelle will make its UK debut on Mayfair’s 34 Dover Street this month.
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InsightTaskforce to address BTR's key challenges
Teams will focus on education, affordability, demographics, valuation and planning.
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OnlineColliers International to acquire 75% stake in US real estate investment firm
Colliers International agrees to buy 75% stake in Harrison Street.
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OnlineMarston Properties successfully challenges bid to have India Club listed
Marston Properties, owner of the 143-145 Strand, home to the Stand Continental Hotel and India Club Restaurant, has successfully challenged the tenants’ bid to have the building listed.
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OnlineSheffield office The Balance sells for £15m
Sheffield office building The Balance has sold for £15m in an off market deal to UK fund manager Kames Capital.
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InsightCould local elections have more impact than thought?
Industry concerned modest increase in Labour councillors could disrupt development and planning decisions.
