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Pension fund invests in London offices

Posted on December 3, 2010 by John Cronin

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has purchased a premium London office building. The USS is the principal final salary pension scheme provided by Universities and other associated institutions for their employees. The USS has agreed to purchase Savoy Court, a … Continue reading →

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The Shard becomes Britain’s tallest building

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Rob Powell

The Shard London Bridge tower this week became Britain’s tallest building. Construction on the development is still underway but the core has now moved higher than the previous tallest building – One Canada Square at Canary Wharf. The landmark Canary … Continue reading →

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British Land boss says office nickname grates

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Rob Powell

The boss of developers British Land has expressed his disappointment at the moniker given to one of his forthcoming developments. The 47 storey development, designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners, at 122 Leadenhall Street has been nicknamed and widely … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in London | Tagged Speculative Developments | 1 Comment

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