Office news from April 2011

Monthly Archives: April 2011

Developers pressing ahead with Chalfont St Peter offices

Posted on April 28, 2011 by John Cronin

Developers are pressing ahead with an approved development of offices in Chalfont St Peter despite concerns from residents. Barwood Developments are scheduled to start construction works in June on new office blocks at their Chiltern Park scheme (pictured) in Chalfont … Continue reading →

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

London & Stamford acquires City office scheme

Posted on April 27, 2011 by John Cronin

A listed property investment company has purchased a City of London office scheme in a multi-million pound deal announced this morning. London & Stamford plc has announced to the stock market it has purchased the long leasehold of One Carter … Continue reading →

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Largest office scheme in Derby comes to market

Posted on April 26, 2011 by John Cronin

A large, multi-let office scheme in Derby city centre has been put up for sale with an asking price of £11m. The Heritage Gate scheme (pictured) is a 3-building development used as multi-let office accommodation. Total floor space amounts to … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged Renovations, Rental Prices, Serviced Offices | Leave a comment

“Bland and tired” former EMI HQ acquired

Posted on April 22, 2011 by John Cronin

The former headquarters of music publishers EMI have been acquired by developers who plan to rejuvenate the site. The 18-acre site known as the London Gate Business Park, in Hayes, Middlesex has been purchased by Cathedral Group and Development Securities. The firms … Continue reading →

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Greengate Embankment office plans submitted

Posted on April 21, 2011 by John Cronin

A planning application for office blocks at the Greengate Embankment scheme in Salford has been submitted. Construction company Ask Developments, working in partnership with land owners Network Rail, has submitted a planning application for full permission for a 10-storey office … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester | Tagged Demolitions, Planning, Speculative Developments | Leave a comment

Covent Garden offices fully let following Apple deal

Posted on April 20, 2011 by John Cronin

A speculative office scheme in Covent Garden, London is now fully occupied following a lease deal with technology giant Apple. Apple has agreed a 15-year lease on the remaining 7,181 sq ft of floor space at 10 Slingsby Place, St … Continue reading →

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Office deals increase in Western Corridor

Posted on April 19, 2011 by John Cronin

A new research report indicates that office lettings in West London and the Thames Valley are up nearly 50% year on year. In new research published by commercial agents Jones Lang Lasalle, lease data indicates that office lettings for the … Continue reading →

Posted in London | Tagged Rental Prices, Research, Transactions | Leave a comment

Office scheme fully let at Sheffield Digital Campus

Posted on April 18, 2011 by John Cronin

An office scheme at a business park in Sheffield that is popular with the digital media industry is now fully let following the signing of new tenants. Ventana House (pictured) at the Sheffield Digital Campus is now running at full … Continue reading →

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Altrincham redevelopment delayed by Planning Inspectorate enquiry

Posted on April 15, 2011 by John Cronin

A multi-million pound, mixed-use redevelopment in Altrincham is the subject of an enquiry by the Planning Inspectorate. It has been announced that the compulsory purchase order (CPO) made by Trafford Council to release land for the ambitious Altair scheme in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheshire | Tagged Planning, Speculative Developments | 1 Comment

Refurbished Cheadle offices launched

Posted on April 14, 2011 by John Cronin

A large office complex in Greater Manchester has undergone a refurbishment programme and is now being marketed following a golf-themed launch event. No 1 Park Square (pictured) is a large office complex located in Cheadle, south Manchester. Orbit Developments, owners … Continue reading →

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