Tag: Land Securities



Act now to reap Crossrail benefits says Land Securities

Posted on 17 March, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

According to Robert Hume, Development Director at Land Securities, when Crossrail makes its appearance in 2018, it will reshape London's transport, real estate and retail landscapes. In terms of commercial property, the introduction of Crossrail will be a... Read More

Appointment of Contractor brings Westgate Oxford a step closer

Posted on 2 March, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

The Westgate Oxford development is currently one of the most exciting upcoming retail projects in the country, with numerous potential tenants lining up to secure units in the £440 million complex. Today, the Westgate Oxford Alliance – a joint venture... Read More

Land Securities announces purchase of City development site

Posted on 16 February, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

Land Securities has today announced it has unconditionally agreed to purchase the leasehold interest in in a 1.9 acre site in the City of London for £16.5 million. The site, which currently comprises an unoccupied 1970s office building and a TfL... Read More

Westgate Oxford development to proceed ‘imminently’ as occupier line-up grows

Posted on 9 February, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

The Westgate Oxford Alliance has today confirmed that the £440 million Westgate Oxford development will proceed shortly. The Alliance, a joint venture between Land Securities and The Crown Estate, says that preparatory works for the centre upgrade... Read More

Land Securities Continues Retail Centre Slimdown

Posted on 13 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets

HSBC's private client investment division has paid almost a quarter-of-a-billion pounds for Scotland's second largest retail complex. The Centre and Almondvale West Retail Park in Livingston were sold on by Land Securities as part of the property... Read More

Land Securities reaps the rewards of Early Cycle Development

Posted on 1 December, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

With 2015 likely to deliver one of the lowest volumes of new office space to the London market for twenty years, developers brave enough to embark on schemes three or four years ago are now reaping the rewards. Today occupier demand easily outstrips... Read More

Land Securities confirms 127,000 sq ft of Retail Lettings

Posted on 26 November, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

The UK’s largest listed commercial property company, Land Securities, has confirmed 127,000 sq ft of lettings across its shopping centre portfolio. At Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries, three new restaurant brands and two top fashion brands will take... Read More

Top Retail and Leisure Brands head to Gunwharf Quays

Posted on by Neil Bird under Top Properties

The UK’s largest commercial property company, Land Securities, has confirmed the arrival of a number of major brands at its popular Portsmouth retail outlet, Gunwharf Quays. Mint Velvet, Asics, Coast, Watch Station, The North Face, Musto, Pret a... Read More

Major New Deals confirmed for Westgate Oxford

Posted on 19 November, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Westgate Alliance –a joint venture between Land Securities and The Crown Estate - has confirmed that Curzon Cinemas and Michael Kors have agreed terms for space at its highly anticipated Westgate Oxford development. Curzon has signed for a 21,690 sq... Read More

Two-Way Deal Gives Land Securities Control Of Buchanan Galleries

Posted on 21 October, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy

Land Securities has taken 100 per cent control of Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries in a sale-and- share deal that sees it relinquish its 50 per cent stake in Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter. Confirming the transaction, Land Securities — the... Read More