A stalled office development in the heart of Glasgow looks set to be completed by the end of the year as contractors move back on site. Construction work at the speculative Copenhagen Building (pictured) was put on hold last year when … Continue reading
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Plans for a new Business Quarter in Chester have progressed with the acquisition of a prime development site. Manchester-based Muse Developments has announced the purchase of a 3.5-acre site from Lloyds Banking Group. The purchase price has not been disclosed. … Continue reading
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A significant tenant has been secured for the Maxim Office Park near Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. The future of the financially troubled Maxim Park (pictured) looks somewhat brighter following the substantial letting of the entire Maxim 6 building. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) … Continue reading
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Plans for a controversial, multi-million pound office scheme in Cheltenham have been given the go-ahead at a recent council meeting. Consent has been given (planning application) for the mixed-use Honeybourne Place (pictured) scheme in Jessop Avenue despite the proposed building being … Continue reading
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An eco-friendly refurbishment of a 1950’s office block in Bloomsbury, London has now been completed. Emrys Architects has announced the completion of the complete refurbishment of Conquest House (pictured – website). The speculative scheme offers 22,500 sq ft of prime … Continue reading
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Planning consent for a multi-million pound office scheme in central Manchester has been granted. AXA Real Estate has received permission for a £50m scheme (pictured) that will commence once 50% of the building has been pre-let. The existing building, known … Continue reading
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Works have started on the latest phase of what is considered as being the largest office refurbishment in central Birmingham. Commercial property developer Highcross is spending an additional £1m on a second phase of redevelopment at their Livery Place scheme … Continue reading
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A landmark office building in Aberdeen has been purchased by an investment management company in an off-market transaction. Investment manager Rockspring Property has announced the purchase Riverside House, located close to the Union Square shopping centre development in Aberdeen. Riverside House … Continue reading
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A refurbished office scheme in the heart of the City of London has been recognised at an annual heritage awards ceremony. The renovated office building (pictured – source) at 1 Bartholomew Lane, located opposite the Bank of England, has been … Continue reading
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A first letting has been secured at a speculative scheme in former CIS offices in Manchester. Agents Matthews and Goodman, acting on behalf of landlords AXA Real Estate, have secured the initial letting at the 55 Portland Street office redevelopment. Languages … Continue reading
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