Every January, gyms are inundated with new members keen to make good on their resolution to get into shape. However, by February, the novelty of going to the gym wears off for a large percentage of members, leaving gyms relatively quiet for the remainder of... Read More
Google has started 2014 by adding to its Palo Alto holdings. The new property, located at 1076 East Meadow Circle, is situated on about an acre of land. The company paid approximately $6.5 million for the 19,700 square-foot building. The search engine... Read More
One of Newcastle’s most iconic properties — built to symbolise the regeneration of the city’s Quayside — is on the market with a £6.6m price tag. The glass-fronted Pitcher and Piano pub and restaurant, originally commissioned in 1995 by the... Read More
The manufacturing sector is one of the most strongly performing industries in the UK at present, with firms experiencing a high level of demand both domestically and overseas. This has contributed hugely towards the UK’s economic recovery, creating jobs and... Read More
China’s state-owned property investment company firm has continued its worldwide buying spree by acquiring two London properties for £1.2bn. The Shanghai-based Greenland Holding Group — which owns projects in 65 Chinese cities and has now turned... Read More
Tourism in the UK has taken off in recent years, with the favourable economic conditions and strengthening infrastructure attracting backpackers and holidaymakers seeking luxury alike. Many are seeking the shopping scene and historical attractions in... Read More
Harrods is one of the best known names in the retail industry, with an illustrious history of selling luxurious goods to the rich and famous. However, one of the most adventurous aspects to the London store is soon to come to an end, as by February the famous... Read More
In a complex piece of financial engineering, Sports Direct has sold its 4.6 per cent stake in the department store chain Debenhams — just four days after spending £46m to acquire the shares. The sports retailer — whose controversial boss Mike... Read More
One of Edinburgh’s most controversial buildings — which has stood empty for almost 10 years — is to be gutted in a multi-million pound makeover. St Andrew Square is a prime location that will attract quality occupiers, the developers... Read More
Epic LLC — a division of the London-based property management company — has paid almost $53m for a Washington office block. The acquisition of the 10-storey building near Farragut Square makes Epic the most recent foreign investor in downtown DC... Read More
