Hammerson’s Victoria Quarter is steadily becoming one of Leeds’ premier retail destinations, with strong investment into diversification attracting an increasing number of retailers from the luxury end of the market. This week, the operator has... Read More
Rising rents in London are a positive trend for developers and landlords who, after numerous years of recession, welcome the boost to income and the opportunity to engage in speculative builds. However, for small independent businesses, the increases... Read More
Construction work is to begin in May on a £7 million state-of-the-art innovation centre on the Keele University campus. The 30,000 sq ft scheme is a joint partnership between Staffordshire County Council and Keele University, and is expected to... Read More
Finnish development and construction company SRV has announced the launch of its ambitious €225 million REDI scheme in downtown Helsinki. REDI is a hybrid, high-rise development at the heart of the Kalasatama metro quarter incorporating a modern... Read More
A West Midlands council is considering plans for a designer outlet village which conservationists claim would endanger a nearby wildlife reserve — which Cannock Chase Council has already defended as “particularly important”. The £115m Mill Green... Read More
A multi-million pound scheme to transform an historic Aberdeen church into a business hub has been abandoned because of a lack of office demand. The city’s Triple Kirks church will now be converted to student accommodation. The decision by developer,... Read More
As the British economy continues to take greater steps towards recovery, many growing firms are examining their options for revenue growth by channelling investment into expansion. This has been a particularly popular trend in sectors relating to the tourism... Read More
On the same day it paid £47.5m for a Suffolk retail park, the independent real estate fund Rockspring has sold a City of London office block for £70m. The UK and European focused asset manager acquired the Euro Retail Park at Ipswich from Helix... Read More
Healthcare property continues to outperform all other commercial sectors, a new survey has shown. Last year returns from healthcare investment reached nine per cent for the first time in more than a decade. Sponsored by chartered surveyors Aitchison... Read More
West Lancashire Borough Council has granted full planning consent for St Modwen’s £10 million mixed use development in Skelmersdale. The scheme, located between the existing town centre and the new college campus, will deliver 100,000 sq ft of... Read More
