Tag: Canary Wharf Group



Canary Wharf Group Owner rejects Takeover Bid

Posted on 7 November, 2014 by Neil Bird under Business News

After yesterday’s confirmation that it is the subject of a possible takeover bid, reports this morning state that Canary Wharf Group owner Songbird Estates has rejected the overtures. In a statement released in response to media speculation,... Read More

Canary Wharf Group and Societe Generale agree 1 Bank Street Deal

Posted on 24 October, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Multinational banking and financial services company Societe Generale is to lease 280,000 sq ft in a new 700,000 sq ft Canary Wharf office building. Canary Wharf Group and Societe Generale have agreed a pre let for the ground to seventh floors of... Read More

Canary Wharf Group becomes first Property Company to make London Living Wage commitment

Posted on 23 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

Canary Wharf Group has made history by becoming the first major property company to commit to paying the London Living Wage. This means any worker taken on by the group, regardless of whether on a permanent or contractual basis, will receive a minimum... Read More

Value of Canary Wharf Group portfolio rises to £6.3 billion

Posted on 18 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

An ‘extremely active and exciting’ six months boosted the value of Canary Wharf Group’s property portfolio by 8.4 per cent, interim results published today reveal. During the first half of the year (ending 30 June 2014) the value of the portfolio... Read More

Canary Wharf Group Rebrand reflects “Exciting Evolution”

Posted on 25 July, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Canary Wharf Group has unveiled a new brand and vision which, the company says, reflects its “exciting evolution” as a diversified developer. Going forward, the Group will place a greater emphasis on residential and retail schemes, both within the... Read More