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Soho office building taken over by squatters

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AN OFFICE building in the heart of London’s Soho has been taken over by squatters who plan to create a “hub for homeless people.” The building in Frith Street was formerly the head office of digital agency Reading Room but was … Continue reading

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Facebook increases office space at Regent’s Place

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SOCIAL media giant Facebook plans to expand its London presence at the Regent’s Place campus. Developer British Land has announced that Facebook have signed an Agreement for Lease at 338 Euston Road. The company will occupy nine floors in the … Continue reading

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Birmingham planners approve offices at Longbridge

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PLANS for a major new office building has been approved as part of the continued regeneration of Longbridge. Councillors on the Planning Committee at Birmingham City Council have given the green light to the outline planning application for One Park Square, … Continue reading

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Blackstone buys Times Square in City of London from Land Securities

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LAND SECURITIES has sold the Times Square building in the City of London to real estate investor, Blackstone. The £268.4 million deal is for Land Securities’ 95% stake in the propertyat 160 – 162 Queen Victoria Street.  Completion of the … Continue reading

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Workers and residents evacuated as fire burns under Holborn streets

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THOUSANDS of office workers, students and residents were evacuated yesterday after a fire started under the pavement in the West End. The unusual fire saw smoke emerging from the streets and flames leaping up from the ground in and around … Continue reading

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