Monthly Archives: September 2015



British Land welcomes Three New Retailers to Drake Circus Shopping Centre

Posted on 22 September, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

British Land has today announced that three new retailers are to join the occupier line up at Plymouth’s Drake Circus Shopping Centre. Popular homeware and gifts store Tiger has signed the lease for a 2,000 sq ft unit at the centre on a 10 year... Read More

Tritax forward funds Wakefield TK Maxx Big Box

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Tritax Big Box REIT, the logistics warehouse investor and asset manager, has pumped £59m into the land purchase and forward funding of a new West Yorkshire regional distribution facility. The 635,000 sq ft warehouse is being built on a site recently... Read More

Developers invite Public to Fun Filled Battersea Art Station Weekend

Posted on by Neil Bird under Misc

The developers responsible for the transformation of one of London’s landmark buildings are inviting the public to enjoy a fun filled programme of activities taking place this weekend at Battersea Arts Centre. The Battersea Art Station weekend will... Read More

Stiles Harold Williams appoints New Head of South London Business Space Team

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

Independent property advisory firm Stiles Harold Williams has appointed a new Partner and Head of the Croydon/South London Business Space team. Alex Gale is joining the long-standing business from an asset management company, having previously served... Read More

LaSalle snaps up Whitehall Office Building in £80.6m Deal

Posted on 21 September, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

Global real estate investment manager LaSalle Investment Management has purchased the long leasehold interests of a prime West End government building, from Aberdeen Asset Management on behalf of a retained client. 3-8 Whitehall Place is a Grade II... Read More

French Connection announces Store Closures as Losses Mount

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Despite the upturn in the economy fashion has continued to lag behind in terms of recovery in the retail sector. For the vast majority this has seen profits climb only minimally, but others are facing a much more perilous situation – including French... Read More

Birmingham’s Redeveloped New Street Station is a ‘Catalyst for Change’

Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Developments

The recently redeveloped Birmingham New Street station officially opened to the public yesterday after seven years complex work by Mace, delivering a bigger and brighter experience for passengers, including a new major retail development. New Street... Read More

SEGRO & UKCPT complete Industrial Asset Swap

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Sales and Lets

London Stock Exchange listed property investors SEGRO and UK Commercial Property Trust (UKCPT) have completed a multi-million pound asset swap deal involving properties in Northampton and Radlett. The deal will see industrial real estate investment... Read More

Retail Specialist completes LSH Midland Team

Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

Commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has added to its growing Midlands retail team with the appointment of senior surveyor George Xydias. Richard Jones (right) welcomes George Xydias to Lambert Smith Hampton Hired to focus on the... Read More

New Hall Hey Retail Park placed on the Market by RBS

Posted on 20 September, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

Thanks to the widespread economic recovery and ensuing demand for space by retailers, many destinations which saw vacancy rates skyrocket during the recession are now enjoying a return to prosperity which has allowed owners to achieve strong sales prices.... Read More