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Monthly Archives: November 2010

First phase offices ready at Riverside Business Park

Posted on November 19, 2010 by John Cronin

Construction of the first phase of new offices in a large Lancashire business park has been completed. Riverside Business Park in Barrowford, Lancashire covers a 24-acre site and has planning consent for approximately 300,000 sq ft of office space along … Continue reading →

Posted in Lancashire | Tagged Business Parks, Peel Group, Speculative Developments | Leave a comment

Agent seeing demand for Cardiff offices

Posted on November 18, 2010 by John Cronin

A south west based commercial property consultants reports that demand for smaller footage office space in Cardiff is returning. Alder King, who have seven offices across the south west, believe that they are a seeing a slow return of demand … Continue reading →

Posted in South Glamorgan | Tagged Rental Prices, Serviced Offices, Speculative Developments | Leave a comment

The Apprentice blog: Episode 7

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Nell Frizzell

Watching the opening sequence of the Apprentice it’s hard not to bring to mind the Honey Monster, what with all these mentions of cereal entrepreneurs and Lords of Sugar. So, who are the Sugar Puffs and who are simply puffed … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc | Tagged Apprentice Blog | 4 Comments

British Land boss says office nickname grates

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Rob Powell

The boss of developers British Land has expressed his disappointment at the moniker given to one of his forthcoming developments. The 47 storey development, designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners, at 122 Leadenhall Street has been nicknamed and widely … Continue reading →

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Speculative Belfast office development on schedule

Posted on November 17, 2010 by John Cronin

An under-construction, speculative office building in the centre of Belfast is expected to be available for tenants early in 2011. Hamilton House (artists impression pictured) is a new 4-storey building being constructed in Joy Street which is part of the Linen … Continue reading →

Posted in Belfast | Tagged Speculative Developments | Leave a comment

First phase ready at Baltic Triangle, Liverpool

Posted on November 16, 2010 by John Cronin

The first, pilot phase of a new business hub for the creative industry in Liverpool has been completed. An area within the centre of Liverpool opposite the Albert Dock, known as the Baltic Triangle (pictured), is being promoted as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Merseyside | Tagged Renovations, Serviced Offices, Speculative Developments | Leave a comment

Groundworks start on DurhamGate scheme

Posted on November 15, 2010 by John Cronin

A former factory in Durham on the site of a planned mixed-use scheme is now being demolished. Unwanted buildings that were once part of a Black & Decker tools factory are now being demolished to make way for the £200m … Continue reading →

Posted in County Durham | Tagged Speculative Developments | Leave a comment

Student protest causes office disruption

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Rob Powell

A high profile protest by students this week has caused disruption to businesses and organisations at an office block in London. Angry students targeted offices at 30 Millbank because it is the Conservative Party’s headquarters but neighbouring tenants are still … Continue reading →

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Dangerous buildings in Whitehaven make way for office scheme

Posted on November 12, 2010 by John Cronin

Work is expected to finish later on the demolition of two dangerous buildings in Whitehaven, Cumbria. Copeland Council has announced that demolition work on two old buildings in Albion Street is expected to finish by the end of today. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cumbria | Tagged Speculative Developments | Leave a comment

Landmark Glasgow offices sell for £40m

Posted on November 11, 2010 by John Cronin

One of the most striking office buildings in the centre of Glasgow has changed hands in a £40m deal. The iconic 110 St Vincent Street building, once the Union Bank building has been purchased by SEB Europe REI, a German … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow | Tagged Renovations, Rental Prices | Leave a comment

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