Monthly Archives: June 2015



Mizrahi’s The One poised to become the Tallest Building in Canada

Posted on 6 June, 2015 by Neil Bird under Worldwide Property News

Mizrahi Developments chose the recent Toronto Design Review Panel to unveil the latest images of its 80-storey mixed-use skyscraper The One, which could become Canada’s tallest building. The proposed 1,080 ft tall retail and residential tower, on the... Read More

Birmingham Landmark The Cube for Sale say Reports

Posted on 5 June, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

The Cube, the landmark mixed-use development in Birmingham city centre, is to be put up for sale with a £60 million price tag, say reports from the city’s media. Although there has been no official confirmation from London-based owners Tristran... Read More

International Investors line up for Glasgow Atlantic Quay Sale

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

Real estate services provider, Savills, admits it is expecting “worldwide interest” in a trio of premier office buildings it is selling on Glasgow waterfront. The agency — which is looking for offers in excess of £62.5m for the Atlantic Quay... Read More

Stanhope and Mitsui complete BBC Media Village acquisition

Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

Stanhope and Mitsui Fudosan have completed the purchase of the BBC’s Media Village in west London, which will now be known as White City Place. Under the terms of the agreement, the BBC will receive £87 million for the sale of four acres of freehold... Read More

Knight Frank launches Romanian Office as Commercial Market hits Pre-crisis Levels

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

After the most successful year for the Romanian investment market since the global crisis — with more than €1.15bn (£845m) invested in the property market — Knight Frank has confirmed it is formalising its agreement with its Bucharest-based... Read More

Wellingborough Industrial Toolbox is Empty says Property Firm

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

As the economic recovery gathers strength in the Midlands, many industrial and warehouse occupiers are looking for larger premises to expand their operations. However, they are frequently held back by the lack of existing building supply and development... Read More

Innovation District proposals aim to position Miami as Florida’s Silicon Valley

Posted on 4 June, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Worldwide Property News

New York based SHoP Architects have joined forces with West 8 to design a ten acre, four block urban campus, which they believe could help position Miami as Florida’s Silicon Valley. The Miami Innovation District, which is expected to receive full... Read More

Crown Estate appoints New Head of £2.2bn Regional Portfolio

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

The Crown Estate has announced the promotion of Hannah Milne to head its £2.2 billion Regional Portfolio. Previously Regional Portfolio Manager, she will take over the position currently held by James Cooksey, who has been promoted to the newly created... Read More

Canadian Real Estate Giant snaps up Maxwell Brown

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Two independent property consultancies — operating 18 offices between them — have changed hands in two separate deals. Maxwell Brown Surveyors (MBS), which employs eight people at its Reigate, Crawley, Leatherhead, Kings Hill and Croydon offices,... Read More

Partnership picks up baton in Race to ease Nottingham Office Shortage

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Joint venture partners, Sladen Estates and Peveril Securities, have bought a key site opposite Nottingham railway station for an undisclosed sum. The developers say they will now press ahead with plans to build up to 460,000 sq ft of offices on the... Read More