UNESCO is fighting a losing battle in its attempt to halt property developments it fears will damage Westminster’s World Heritage status, a conference has been told. Addressing the London gathering of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat... Read More
West End strategists have been discussing the future of Oxford Street at a London property conference, the Evening Standard reports. Their discussions focused on the east end of the street which will be transformed by the addition or redevelopment of 220,000... Read More
Earlier this week, London Mayor Boris Johnson gave the go-ahead to a project which has the potential to transform a derelict area of London’s docklands. Boris Johnson with Communities Secretary Eric Pickles The Silvertown Quays project, housed in the... Read More
Canary Wharf Group has offered shoppers a glimpse of what to expect from the Jubilee Place Mall expansion by announcing the first nine tenants. Among the names unveiled are high end fashion brand COS, which will bring its combination of classic and... Read More
Land Securities has launched the next phase in the regeneration of London’s Victoria district, promising to deliver a ‘vibrant destination’ in which to work, live and spend leisure time. The £2.2 billion mixed use development, in conjunction... Read More
Sainsbury will put rival supermarkets under more pressure today when it is expected to report a further increase in like-for-like sales. Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer, reported a 1 per cent drop in like-for-like sales when it updated the market... Read More
In the category of iconic British brands, Fortnum & Mason is certainly one of the higher profile entries. The department store has been situated at 181 Piccadilly since 1707 and has become a mecca for tourists keen to sample the best of British... Read More
Several major industry groups have joined in protest against proposed new parking charges in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including the Real Property Association of Canada, the International Council of Shopping Centres and the Building Owners and Managers... Read More
A recently announced shake-up of the regulations governing the collection of rent arrears will severely limit landlord’s rights to levy distress, according to commercial property agent Prop-Search. Samantha Jones of Prop-Search The shake-up follows... Read More
A group of major City firms are supporting a new six-week paid internship in commercial property. Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), Mishcon de Reya, Herbert Smith Freehills and Nabarro are among the organisations to offer their support to the... Read More
