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Blackfriars office scheme receives permission

Posted on March 24, 2011 by John Cronin

A revised proposal for a multi-storey office scheme by Blackfriars Bridge in London has been granted planning permission. The 20-storey office scheme (pictured), coupled with ground level retail units and a separate residential apartment building was granted planning permission by Southwark’s … Continue reading →

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Wainbridge fund nets 3 office schemes

Posted on March 22, 2011 by John Cronin

Commercial property investor Wainbridge has secured the purchase of 3 office schemes located in London and Bristol. Wainbridge, a boutique investment management firm focusing on real estate, has spent £39m on the office schemes on behalf of the Wainbridge Global Opportunities London … Continue reading →

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Receivers ready to sell City office tower

Posted on March 16, 2011 by John Cronin

A tall office tower in the City of London is now on the market after the previous owners went into administration. The offices at 6-8 Bishopsgate (pictured) are now being marketed for sale with a price tag of between £95m … Continue reading →

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i2 Office opens new City of London office centre

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Rob Powell

i2 Office has opened a new serviced office centre in the heart of London’s financial district. 10 Lloyds Avenue in the City of London is a newly refurbished 1960s office building close to Fenchurch Street station and i2 Office says … Continue reading →

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Office construction starts at 280 High Holborn

Posted on March 4, 2011 by John Cronin

International property investor Hines has announced that work has started on a new office scheme in London. Hines announced yesterday that construction work has now started on a speculative office scheme to be known as 280 High Holborn, London in … Continue reading →

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Manchester United score in Mayfair

Posted on February 9, 2011 by John Cronin

Top Premier League team Manchester United are about to make their latest signing, although this time office space is the target. Market reports indicate that the London-based sponsorship department of the football club have outgrown their existing offices in Pall … Continue reading →

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Google’s beach inspired offices revealed

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Rob Powell

Photographs have surfaced of Google’s colourful new office in central London. Designed by London-based architects, Scott Brownrigg, the interior design takes its inspiration from Brighton beach, with deck chairs, beach huts and huge posters of Brighton pier. The doorways from … Continue reading →

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Saatchi HQ makeover plans submitted

Posted on January 31, 2011 by John Cronin

Plans for a speculative redevelopment of the current Saatchi headquarters in Fitzrovia, London have been announced. Property developers Derwent London are proposing a £100m mixed-use redevelopment at the site at 80 Charlotte Street in what would become one the largest … Continue reading →

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Howick Place construction ready to start

Posted on January 27, 2011 by John Cronin

Construction of new, mixed-use building containing offices in the upmarket area of Victoria, London SW1 is set to start following the demolition of an existing building. The speculative development at 1-7 Howick Place (pictured) will create a new building offering … Continue reading →

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Backers sought for Sugar Quay development

Posted on January 25, 2011 by John Cronin

A private property company is actively seeking financial backers for a significant office development in a prime London location. Pace Investments has appointed agents Gresham Down and Savills to secure financial backing for the proposed £200m Sugar Quay speculative redevelopment … Continue reading →

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