All articles by Simon Creasey – Page 12

  • Markets

    Mint conditions

    6 April 2001

    The failure of Ipswich's Buttermarket shopping centre to attract occupiers has not deterred NCP and Helical from going ahead with Mint Quarter.

  • Insight

    Chelmsford in the spotlight

    Prop Direct April 01

    For industrial space, Chelmsford has no shortage of offers and its transport links are unbeatable.

  • Insight

    Power to the people

    30 March 2001

    Community groups in London's Elephant & Castle have been awarded 'third developer status'

  • Markets

    Grab that lab

    16 March 2001

    Speculatively developing the first ever fully fitted out laboratory could have been risky, but MEPC's Granta Park scheme has uncovered a new demand in the science park market.

  • Markets

    Science friction

    16 March 2001

    Science parks are often home to biotechnology companies involved with animal experimentation, making them a possible target for the increasing wrath of animal rights groups. We examine the threat to the property industry

  • Markets

    A mall order?

    9 March 2001

    Is 'e-tailing' a shopping revolution? Or is it destined to only be used by a minority of shoppers? We report on two shopping centre owners that are forging ahead with virtual shopping malls

  • Insight

    Companies will join the hub

    Prop Direct March 01

    Government's £3.2m cash boost will help set up 30 business hubs catering for up to 10,000 firms.

  • Insight

    Business groups hit out at new rates burden

    Prop Direct March 01

    Leading organisations have slammed the government's new Green Paper. The document's proposals could add up to 10% to business rates with 'devastating' consequences.

  • Markets

    American dream

    2 March 2001

    Hines Air Property has revealed ambitious plans for a new business venture at Heathrow, on top of the two sites it has already bought at the airport. But competition for land is fierce as other big US specialists circle the airport for development sites.

  • Insight

    Watford is just 17

    Prop Direct March 01

    Town rejuvenated thanks to proximity to London and excellent transport infrastructure.

  • Markets

    A tangled web

    16 February 2001

    Many auction houses are experimenting with online sale systems. But a technological leap and new legislation will be needed before most buyers are ready to forsake the auction room.

  • Markets

    Niche market

    9 February 2001

    News and deals from around the region.