Monthly Archives: October 2010

Offices proposed for Nottingham bomb site

Posted on October 20, 2010 by John Cronin

Plans have been submitted for a new office scheme on one of the final undeveloped bomb sites in the centre of Nottingham. Developers Studon Holdings, a Leicester-based investment firm, have submitted plans for a new office building on the empty … Continue reading →

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Walkie Talkie tower construction to start immediately

Posted on October 19, 2010 by John Cronin

A new joint venture announced this morning marks the start of the construction a significant office tower in heart of the City of London. Land Securities and Canary Wharf Group have announced today that they have formed the 20 Fenchurch … Continue reading →

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Enforcement notice served on notorious Brighton office block

Posted on October 18, 2010 by John Cronin

Brighton and Hove City Council has served a revised enforcement notice to a company that owns a derelict office block in the city. The council is attempting to keep up the pressure on the owners of the notorious Anston House, … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Cube finally completed

Posted on October 15, 2010 by John Cronin

The chequered construction history of a new Birmingham building has finally drawn to a close as the contractors complete the build. The Cube is a 23 storey, mixed-use scheme in the centre of Birmingham. Construction work on the £100m scheme … Continue reading →

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Swindon office block plans create argument

Posted on October 14, 2010 by John Cronin

Plans for competing city centre office blocks in Swindon have started an argument between the rival developers. Property development company McAleer and Rushe have shelved their existing plans for an apartment block next to the Jurys Inn Hotel in Fleming … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice blog: Episode 2

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Nell Frizzell

“We are in tough economic times,” nasals Lord Sugar, accompanied by the thundering strains of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet. This, however, is the tale of star cross’d apprentices, not lovers, and the houses Synergy and Apollo are at war. Luckily … Continue reading →

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The Hive launches in Manchester

Posted on October 13, 2010 by John Cronin

Property developer Argent and Manchester City Council have now officially launched one of the most eco-friendly office buildings in the country. Located in the Northern Quarter district of Manchester, The Hive (pictured) is a 6 storey office complex offering flexible … Continue reading →

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Brighton media hub decision expected soon

Posted on October 12, 2010 by John Cronin

Councillors look set to approve a revamp of 1960’s industrial tower block in Brighton to form a centre for the city’s burgeoning digital media sector. Brighton and Hove councillors are to meet this Thursday, 14th October 2010, to consider the … Continue reading →

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LSE takes Land Registry office for £37.5m

Posted on October 11, 2010 by John Cronin

London School of Economics (LSE) is set to buy the Land Registry Office building in central London for £37.5m. The Land Registry Office has issued a press release confirming the deal that is now subject to contract. The grade II listed … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice blog: Episode 1

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Nell Frizzell

“It’s the job interview from hell,” intones our narrator. And so the new series of The Apprentice begins. As the competitors descend on London, dragging their little wheelie suitcases behind them like a particularly aggressive union of navy-suited air stewards, … Continue reading →

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