Louisa Clarence-Smith
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UKCPT to proceed with REIT conversion
UK Commercial Property Trust, the real estate trust advised by Standard Life Investments, has received shareholder approval for its REIT conversion
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IWG receives fresh takeover offer
IWG, the world’s largest serviced office provider by footprint, has rejected a fresh takeover approach by US real estate investor Prime Opportunities.
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Are The Big Four tech giants welcome in your town?
The largest technology firms are among the most influential organisations in the world, and they bring huge benefits to the local economies where they operate. Recently, though, they have had…
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Propco bosses assess the market as results come in
Propco chief executives have been calling the market this week as they reflect on full-year and half-year results. EG rounds up the results and market sentiment
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RICS urges industry to report conflicts and rejects “members’ club” image
The property industry’s regulator, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, has stated that it must not be confused with a “members’ club or trade body”
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Brockton-backed Fora plots scale with a difference
Flexible workspace provider reveals its expansion plans and explains the philosophy that enables it to charge a premium for its services.
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Helical completes transformation to office-focused propco
Helical sold £328m of investment properties in the year to the end of March as it completed its transformation to an office-focused propco, exiting logistics, retail and retirement villages
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KPMG’s real estate chairman steps down
Stephen Barter is leaving the business to pursue a portfolio career.
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Harel Insurance prepares £120m City office sale
Israeli investor Harel Insurance has instructed agents to sell the 200,000 sq ft City office building Ibex House, EC3.
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Conygar abandons Wales retail park plans
The Conygar Investment Company has abandoned plans for a £40m retail park in Conwy, Wales, citing the “difficult” outlook for retailers
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GVA acquires How Planning
GVA has completed the acquisition of Manchester-based How Planning, which it will merge into its existing planning, development and regeneration team.
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USS and PfP Capital announce £330m PRS joint venture
Universities Superannuation Scheme and Places for People have entered into a £330m joint venture agreement to invest in the UK private rented sector. USS will provide the core funding for…