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Student protest causes office disruption

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Rob Powell

A high profile protest by students this week has caused disruption to businesses and organisations at an office block in London. Angry students targeted offices at 30 Millbank because it is the Conservative Party’s headquarters but neighbouring tenants are still … 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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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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Local Government Minister criticises Newham offices

Posted on October 29, 2010 by John Cronin

The Local Government Minister Bob Neill has criticised a London council for spending money on re-fitted award-winning offices. In response to a BBC investigation, Bob Neill has said Newham Councillors and staff were “living the ultimate Champagne socialist lifestyle on … Continue reading →

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First tenant for Central Saint Giles offices

Posted on October 28, 2010 by John Cronin

Legal & General Property has announced the exchange of contracts with Mindshare for their first office let in the distinctive Central Saint Giles scheme in central London. Mindshare, a global media company and part of the WPP group, has signed-up … Continue reading →

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Travelodge to replace Teddington office block

Posted on October 27, 2010 by John Cronin

Plans have been approved to replace an old office block in Teddington with a Travelodge and a new smaller office building. The existing six-storey office called Park House in Station Road, Teddington is to be converted into a Travelodge after … Continue reading →

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Cheese Grater construction set to start

Posted on October 25, 2010 by John Cronin

This morning British Land PLC has announced that it has agreed a deal Oxford Properties, the real estate arm of the OMERS Worldwide Group of Companies, to develop the Leadenhall Building in the City of London, on a 50:50 joint … Continue reading →

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Walkie Talkie tower construction to start immediately

Posted on October 19, 2010 by John Cronin

A new joint venture announced this morning marks the start of the construction a significant office tower in heart of the City of London. Land Securities and Canary Wharf Group have announced today that they have formed the 20 Fenchurch … Continue reading →

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LSE takes Land Registry office for £37.5m

Posted on October 11, 2010 by John Cronin

London School of Economics (LSE) is set to buy the Land Registry Office building in central London for £37.5m. The Land Registry Office has issued a press release confirming the deal that is now subject to contract. The grade II listed … Continue reading →

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Crown Estate launches AirW1 development

Posted on October 1, 2010 by John Cronin

The Crown Estate has named the new office scheme that is being developed in Regent Street, London. The new development has been named AirW1 and will offer approximately 200,000 sq ft of prime, Grade A office space when completed. Availability … Continue reading →

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