Tag: London Property



Investors looking to Increase UK Property Prices

Posted on 12 December, 2014 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

At MPIPM Asia 2014 - the international real estate show for professionals, which took place in Hong Kong, one of the popular topics discussed was the UK and London property price growth due to high demand from Taiwanese and Chinese investors. Managing... 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

EU-Exit Would “Worry” Commercial Property Investors

Posted on 12 March, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

More than half of companies and individuals that invest in the UK’s commercial property market would be against the country leaving the European Union, claims a new survey. Many would even reconsider doing business on this side of the Channel. In a... Read More

Crossrail Factor fuels Demand for East London Property

Posted on 20 February, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

The Crossrail factor is boosting property demand in the areas set to benefit, with east London in particular reaping the rewards as investors seek to get into the game ahead of the improved transport link’s arrival. Fund management firm Clearbell... Read More

Central London Office Investment hits Record High

Posted on 2 February, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

Central London office investment has now reached an all-time high, with the fourth quarter of 2013 becoming the highest grossing quarter on record. Investment volume peaked at £7.46 billion between the start of October and the end of December, increasing by... Read More

Chinese Property Developer targets London for First Euro-Investment

Posted on 18 January, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

China’s state-owned property investment company firm has continued its worldwide buying spree by acquiring two London properties for £1.2bn. The Shanghai-based Greenland Holding Group — which owns projects in 65 Chinese cities and has now turned... Read More

London Commercial Property Investment Reaches Six-Year High

Posted on 7 January, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Sales and Lets

Commercial property investment in London hit £19.9bn in 2013, representing a six-year high, according to figures released on January 2 by Cushman & Wakefield. Investment was up by 47 per cent on 2012 levels, although it remains below the... Read More

Rabbi and Billionaire in London Property Dispute

Posted on 26 November, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Commercial Sales and Lets

Billionaire Gennadiy Bogolyubov is being sued by rabbi Yonah Pruss in a dispute over two central London properties which are worth hundreds of millions of pounds, the Evening Standard reports. The rabbi claims that he and Mr. Bogolyubov set up a joint... Read More

Chinese Investor Confirmed as One Nine Elms Developer

Posted on 22 June, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

Throughout the recession London remained a prime destination for foreign investment and with recovery underway multiple developments are currently in the pipeline. One of the most striking of these is One Nine Elms which is due to be constructed on the site... Read More

Canadian Officials Launch Plans to Sell London Embassy

Posted on 18 February, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Sales and Lets

For some time now, the London commercial property market has bucked the trend by increasing in value at a time when prices have been falling elsewhere. Thanks to international businesses and investors scrabbling for a foothold in the UK’s capital city,... Read More