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Monthly Archives: November 2010

The Apprentice blog: Episode 6

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Nell Frizzell

The Apprentice opening credits are starting to look a little like the obituaries section of the Oscars, so many of the little Lord Sugarists have been given the push. Oh well, at least we have this poignant look back at … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc | Tagged Apprentice Blog | 2 Comments

Work starts at South Rings in Preston

Posted on November 10, 2010 by John Cronin

Construction work has now started on an £8m speculative office scheme in Preston. Commercial property developers Roundhouse have commenced ground works on their South Rings Office Village scheme in Bamber Bridge near Preston. This new business park is located by … Continue reading →

Posted in Lancashire | Tagged Rental Prices, Speculative Developments | 1 Comment

Old soap factory scrubbing up as offices

Posted on November 9, 2010 by John Cronin

A former soap factory in Manchester is now being converted into offices in a multi-million pound redevelopment. Work has now started on the first phase of the large scale redevelopment of the former Colgate Palmolive soap factory in Salford Quays. … Continue reading →

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Office plans approved for historic flax mill

Posted on November 8, 2010 by John Cronin

Plans for a large, mixed-use redevelopment of an historic Shropshire flax mill have been approved. Ditherington Flax Mill (image source) in Shrewsbury was the world’s first iron-framed building when constructed in 1797. The site, which has been empty for over … Continue reading →

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New Welsh Assembly office costs attract criticism

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Rob Powell

The Welsh Assembly Government has been criticised after it was revealed that millions of pounds have been spent on furnishing new offices. The Minister for Business and Budget, Jane Hutt, disclosed in a Written Answer last week that £2,138,839 had … Continue reading →

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Backlash over office plans for historic London hospital

Posted on November 5, 2010 by John Cronin

Plans for a new office block on the site of an historic former hospital in London have been criticised by heritage groups. The Thomas Coram Foundation, a renowned charity for vulnerable children, originally submitted plans in 2007 to demolish the remaining buildings (pictured) that were … Continue reading →

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Former church and recording studio now offices

Posted on November 4, 2010 by John Cronin

A Grade II Listed former chapel in Manchester that was once used as a recording studio is now offices for a media company. Knott Mill Chapel, dates back to the 1850s and is located in Deansgate, central Manchester. Following an … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice blog: Episode 5

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Nell Frizzell

Before this week’s programme even kicks off, the BBC continuity announcer warns of ‘strong language’. Is this the week that Nick finally calls S’r’Alan a braying, tortoise-faced old git? Does Karen threaten to kick Nick’s wizened hangdog face inside out … Continue reading →

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CLS acquires second New Malden office block

Posted on November 3, 2010 by John Cronin

A property investment company has officially announced that it has completed the purchase of an office block in New Malden, London. CLS Holdings plc (CLS) has purchased the multi-storey Apex Tower, located in High Street, New Malden for a total … Continue reading →

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New business park for Rochdale

Posted on November 2, 2010 by John Cronin

A new, speculative business park is to be opened in 2011 on an 18 acre site in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. A newly formed 50:50 joint venture between Centric Property Group and Barnfield Construction has purchased the site from previous owners … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester | Tagged Business Parks, Speculative Developments | Leave a comment

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