March, 2009

Treasury takes on commercial business
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 - 10:28am | posted by Martin WymanHM Treasury has revealed it has taken on a range of commercial property business from Dunfermline Building Society.

M1 Real Estate acquires Times Place
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 - 8:21am | posted by Dror ArazyM1 Real Estate has announced its acquisition of the freehold of Times Place at 45 Pall Mall in the West End area of London.

Haringey development plans submitted
Monday, 30 March 2009 - 8:41am | posted by Martin WymanResidential and commercial property space is set to be created in north London, it has been announced.

Mayfair development launched
Monday, 30 March 2009 - 8:21am | posted by Dror ArazyNew Grade A office space is now available in London's Mayfair after the launch of a major redevelopment.

Network Rail seeks property director
Friday, 27 March 2009 - 9:41am | posted by Dror ArazyNetwork Rail has announced it is looking to appoint a new commercial property director.

Blackfriars project given green light
Friday, 27 March 2009 - 9:27am | posted by Martin WymanPlanning consent has been given for the construction of a major property development in the Blackfriars area of London.

Landlords 'not to blame for downturn'
Thursday, 26 March 2009 - 3:36pm | posted by Martin WymanCommercial property tenants should not hold landlords responsible for financial difficulties they are struggling with, it has been claimed.

Bristol market 'showing signs of recovery'
Thursday, 26 March 2009 - 10:05am | posted by Martin WymanNew research by a leading commercial property consultancy has highlighted that the market in Bristol could be showing signs of recovery.

University building wins property award
Wednesday, 25 March 2009 - 1:09pm | posted by Martin WymanThe new Sir Colin Campbell Building at the University of Nottingham has been given a major commercial property award.

Small firms 'expect property price falls'
Wednesday, 25 March 2009 - 1:05pm | posted by Dror ArazyThe price of commercial property in the UK is set to continue fall, small businesses have predicted.

Commercial property 'on the cheap in Wales'
Wednesday, 25 March 2009 - 8:08am | posted by Martin WymanCommercial property could be bought on the cheap in Wales, according to new research.

Birmingham 'becoming a tenants market'
Tuesday, 24 March 2009 - 3:14pm | posted by Martin WymanTenants based in commercial property across Birmingham are expected to benefit from attractive lease terms across this year, new research has suggested.

Birmingham shopping centre sold
Tuesday, 24 March 2009 - 10:11am | posted by Dror ArazyA private investment family has bought Birmingham's Sheldon Shopping Centre in a £8.25 million deal.

Liverpool office development completed
Monday, 23 March 2009 - 3:49pm | posted by Dror ArazyCommercial property firm Bruntwood has confirmed that work on its new St Hugh's development in Liverpool has now been completed.

Developer still committed to Southampton's tallest building
Monday, 23 March 2009 - 10:11am | posted by Martin WymanCommercial property space in a new development will still be available in Southampton in the future as the developer claims they are still committed to the project.

Terrace Hill projects given consent
Monday, 23 March 2009 - 9:56am | posted by Martin WymanTerrace Hill has announced that it is to create two new commercial property developments in Durham and Cornwall.

'Encouraging outlook' for Liverpool office market
Friday, 20 March 2009 - 9:47am | posted by Dror ArazyNew research has revealed that the office market in Liverpool is set to for a good 2009.

Exeter development proposed
Friday, 20 March 2009 - 9:02am | posted by Dror ArazyA major new office development has been proposed for construction at Exeter Business Park, it has been announced.

Reits 'close to bottoming out'
Thursday, 19 March 2009 - 2:35pm | posted by Martin WymanReal estate investment trusts (Reits) are still a strong proposition for those interested in the market to consider, according to an expert.

London office offer 'an imaginative scheme'
Thursday, 19 March 2009 - 9:48am | posted by Martin WymanAn expert has welcomed new proposals to increase commercial property occupancy across London.

Work on Shard development begins
Wednesday, 18 March 2009 - 3:12pm | posted by Martin WymanWork on The Shard commercial property development in London has commenced this week, it has been announced.

Blackpool redevelopment given green light
Wednesday, 18 March 2009 - 9:48am | posted by Martin WymanBlackpool Council has agreed a £220 million deal with Muse Developments for the construction of new commercial property in the seaside town.

Media centre legacy plans unveiled
Tuesday, 17 March 2009 - 2:27pm | posted by Dror ArazyThe Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has revealed that the International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre for the Games will be made available as commercial property when the championships finish.

Government criticised over project call-in
Tuesday, 17 March 2009 - 2:21pm | posted by Dror ArazyThe government's decision to call-in proposals for a major regeneration scheme in Lancaster has been criticised by the company behind the plans.

Smaller lot sizes 'to be popular in West End'
Tuesday, 17 March 2009 - 10:16am | posted by Dror ArazyPeople looking to invest in commercial property based in the West End of London are to be interested in smaller lot sizes over the rest of this year, according to a new report.

London property market 'attracting foreign interest'
Monday, 16 March 2009 - 10:16am | posted by Dror ArazyForeign investment in the central London property market is very common, an expert has suggested.

Property capital decline continues
Monday, 16 March 2009 - 10:09am | posted by Dror ArazyCommercial property capital values continued to decline last month, new research has found.

Property advisor 'a superbrand'
Friday, 13 March 2009 - 12:37pm | posted by Dror ArazyReal estate advisor CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) is one of the UK's top 500 business "superbrands", it has been announced.

Norway 'to invest in UK property'
Friday, 13 March 2009 - 10:08am | posted by Dror ArazyThe sovereign wealth fund of Norway is planning to invest in the UK's commercial property sector in the near future, according to reports.

Developer selected for Stoke project
Friday, 13 March 2009 - 9:50am | posted by Martin WymanA preferred bidder has been selected to work on a major regeneration project focused on Stoke-on-Trent's central business district.

Making developments green 'could increase costs'
Thursday, 12 March 2009 - 11:37am | posted by Dror ArazyImproving the green credentials of new commercial property projects could boost the cost of such developments, it has been suggested.

Commercial development activity 'slows'
Thursday, 12 March 2009 - 10:08am | posted by Martin WymanCommercial property development activity appears to be slowing, according to new research.

Property sector 'will not recover until 2011'
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 - 10:49am | posted by Dror ArazyCommercial property investors and firms should not expect any recovery in the market until around 2011, it has been claimed.

German banks 'dominate lender list'
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 - 10:48am | posted by Dror ArazyThe list of the top 12 lenders in the UK commercial property is dominated by German banks, it has been revealed.

Investors urged to 'get involved' in property
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 - 10:04am | posted by Martin WymanProperty investors have been advised that the current market means it is "an ideal time" for them to expand their portfolio.

Elephant & Castle development proposed
Tuesday, 10 March 2009 - 2:53pm | posted by Dror ArazyProposals for the creation of new residential and commercial property space in Elephant & Castle have been submitted to local authorities, it has been announced.

Commercial property 'to stay green'
Tuesday, 10 March 2009 - 9:56am | posted by Dror ArazyEnvironmental standards will continue to be met by firms in the commercial property market despite the difficulties created by the recession, according to an expert.

Property 'still good value'
Monday, 9 March 2009 - 4:24pm | posted by Dror ArazyProperty remains "good value" for those looking to invest in something, according to an expert.

Dawnay Day portfolio sold
Monday, 9 March 2009 - 4:23pm | posted by Dror ArazyF&C Reit Asset Management and AREA Property Partners have bought the commercial property portfolio of collapsed investment company Dawnay Day.

Victoria developments given green light
Monday, 9 March 2009 - 10:03am | posted by Dror ArazyLand Securities has revealed that it has been given the go-ahead to build two further schemes in Victoria.

St Modwen selected for Exeter development
Friday, 6 March 2009 - 12:02pm | posted by Dror ArazyRegeneration company St Modwen has been chosen to develop a major commercial property project in Exeter, it has been announced.

'Now is the time' for serious investors
Friday, 6 March 2009 - 10:04am | posted by Martin WymanPeople who are serious about commercial property investment should make moves in the market in the current climate, according to an expert.

Capital values 'continue to fall'
Thursday, 5 March 2009 - 2:47pm | posted by Dror ArazyDeclines in commercial capital values continued during February, new figures have suggested.

Green code 'needed for commercial property'
Thursday, 5 March 2009 - 2:46pm | posted by Martin WymanCommercial property owners should be obliged to adhere to regulations related to sustainability, a task group has claimed.

Segro launches rights issue
Thursday, 5 March 2009 - 10:03am | posted by Martin WymanSegro has announced plans to raise around £500 million through a fully underwritten rights issue.

Property declines 'felt globally'
Wednesday, 4 March 2009 - 10:04am | posted by Dror ArazyThe latest Global Commercial Property Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has revealed that in the final quarter of 2008, it was not just the UK and other western markets that were affected by the current economic conditions.

Property transaction volumes 'stabilise'
Wednesday, 4 March 2009 - 10:02am | posted by Martin WymanA new report has claimed that the volume of transactions in the commercial property sector stabilised in the final quarter of last year.

London rents fall
Tuesday, 3 March 2009 - 4:25pm | posted by Dror ArazyNew research has claimed that London office rents dropped by 24 per cent during 2008.

Green projects 'should be underwritten'
Tuesday, 3 March 2009 - 10:05am | posted by Dror ArazyEngineering and contracting companies should underwrite sustainable developments in order to boost the creation of eco-friendly commercial property, it has been claimed.

Brixton appoints chief executive
Tuesday, 3 March 2009 - 10:04am | posted by Dror ArazyBrixton has announced it has appointed a new chief executive.


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