Sebastian McCarthy
Sebastian McCarthy is analysis editor at Property Week
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NewsDevelopers rethink residential design in wake of pandemic
Report finds that top priorities are now home office space, bicycle storage, outdoor areas and cleanliness
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June quarter rental collections hit 68% for commercial landlords
Commercial landlords suffered a dismal June quarter for rent collection as tenants held back payments in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, according to the latest data from Re-Leased.
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Stock market summary: 22nd September
A majority of real estate and housebuilding stocks slid down today as uncertainty over fresh new government restrictions dented share prices on the London Stock Exchange.
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LondonMetric snaps up trio of petrol stations in roadside real estate drive
LondonMetric has pressed ahead with its move into roadside property after snapping up a trio of BP petrol stations.
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Property industry makes plea for business rates reform
The property industry has made an 11th-hour appeal to the government to slash business rates, arguing that the current level of taxation is unsustainable.
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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield looks to raise €3.5bn
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has announced a plan to raise €3.5bn (£3.2bn) to shore up its balance sheet and slash its debt pile.
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Southall development gets go-ahead
A new development by Southall station has been given the green light by Ealing Council.
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Helical completes second letting at 55 Bartholomew Close
Helical has completed its second letting at 55 Bartholomew Close, EC1, to Clevertouch, a global provider of audio visual solutions.
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Korean investor snaps up Scotland’s largest shed
Scotland’s largest shed has been snapped up by Knight Frank Investment Management (KFIM) on behalf of a Korean investor for an undisclosed sum.
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West End footfall down 56% on last year
Weekly footfall in the West End is down 56% compared to last year, with activity remaining low three months after lockdown was lifted.
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Sadiq Khan calls for rent control powers
Sadiq Khan has called for new powers to introduce rent controls in the capital for two years.
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Planning permission given for office space at Harwell Science Campus
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus has secured planning permission for Quad Two, a 47,000 sq ft development that will provide office space for science and technology companies at one of the UK’s major science hubs in Oxfordshire.
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Muted Q2 for South East market
The South East office and industrial markets both suffered a muted second quarter this year, but experts are reporting a gradual pick-up in activity following the summer slowdown.
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Everton FC submits amended planning application for new stadium
Everton Football Club has submitted an amendment to its planning application for a new 52,888-capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool’s waterfront.
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TTEC signs office deal in Leeds
Digital customer experience (CX) technology and services company TTEC has taken more than 22,000 sq ft in Bruntwood Works’ newly-refurbished West Gate on a five-year lease, in what is the largest property letting deal signed in Leeds this year.
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Quarter of private landlords take rental hit from Covid-19
Almost a quarter of private landlords with properties in England have lost rental income as a result of Covid-19, according to new polling.
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The Howard de Walden Estate boss to retire
Andrew Hynard is to step down as chief executive of The Howard de Walden Estate early next year.
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McLaren Group plans £200m sale-and-leaseback for Surrey HQ
Formula One (F1) team owner McLaren Group is reportedly planning a sale-and-leaseback deal for its blockbuster Surrey HQ.
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No real power for real estate women
Just three women holding executive positions at Britain’s largest listed property groups have profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities, a new survey shared with Property Week reveals.
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Commuting fears put the brakes on return to the office
A Property Week survey finds that public transport is the number one concern for people.
