Monthly Archives: May 2015



London portfolio delivers for Helical Bar

Posted on 28 May, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The growth of the London commercial property market has provided a boost for Helical Bar, which today released results showing that, in the year to the 31st of March, the value of the firm’s portfolio rose to over £1 billion. Although pre-tax... Read More

Strong Retail performance set to boost Market Activity

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

A new survey forecasts that retailers could well be celebrating their best performance in 27 years next month - news that could have beneficial implications for the commercial property industry. According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI),... Read More

Final Lettings announced at Regency Wharf Birmingham

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Picton Capital has completed the final two lettings at its popular Birmingham leisure scheme Regency Wharf, adding to the city's growing dining and entertainment offer. American-style restaurant Rub Smokehouse will occupy a 7,500 sq ft “sky bar”... Read More

Glenrothes Shopping Centre placed on the Market

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

LaSalle Investment Management has embarked on the marketing of a seven centre portfolio of secondary retail destinations on behalf of Mars Pension Funds. The portfolio includes the Kingdom Centre in Glenrothes, which has already begun to spark significant... Read More

Nine Elms to showcase ‘Work in Progress’ during London Festival of Architecture

Posted on 27 May, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Nine Elms on the South Bank is hosting a series of events throughout June, showcasing the £15 billion transformation of the former industrial area into an internationally significant commercial and residential district. The programme of events is part... Read More

Newcastle’s historic Cathedral Buildings almost fully-let after Minel Group takeover

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Top Properties

One of Newcastle’s most iconic buildings  — on what was once voted the UK’s best street  —  is close to putting up the ‘fully let’ sign less than a year after a buyout and upgrade. Minel Leisure has operated one of its Marco Polo... Read More

London Office Demand will create ‘tension’ for Occupiers says Report

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

A new report from CBRE, estimates that an additional 5.1 million sq ft of office space will be required for professional services firms in London by 2019. This, the report says, will create a tension between rising property costs, competition to attract... Read More

intu Potteries leisure extension fully pre-let following seventh Restaurant deal

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

The £20 million leisure extension at intu Potteries is fully pre-let, six months ahead of its scheduled opening, intu Properties has confirmed. The impressive occupier line-up has been completed by Bon Pan Asian Restaurant, which has taken a 13,750 sq... Read More

Partners Group unveils £200 million City Office Scheme

Posted on 26 May, 2015 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

A global private investment management company has confirmed it is developing a £200m office block in the heart of the City of London. Swiss-based Partners Group is joining forces with Marick Real Estate to jointly develop the 245,000 sq ft Grade A... Read More

Hortons’ Estate reports increased letting activity in Birmingham Office Market

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

Hortons’ Estate has today confirmed that its newly refurbished Enterprise House (pictured below) is now fully let, as office market activity accelerates in Birmingham city centre. The family owned company, which recently appointed a new chairman, has... Read More