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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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Third tenant for Chiswick High Road office

Posted on September 29, 2010 by John Cronin

An office block known as The Building, Chiswick High Road, London is to welcome a new tenant after a 10 year lease deal has been secured. IVG Institutional Funds GMBH, represented by commercial property agents Savills and Altus Edwin Hill, … Continue reading →

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Chipperfield picked for Elizabeth House scheme

Posted on September 23, 2010 by John Cronin

Architects David Chipperfield have won the competition for a commission to design the replacement for Elizabeth House in London. The Elizabeth House site is currently occupied by a 1960’s building standing on a prime site in York Road, London right … Continue reading →

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Rumours of first tenant for Pinnacle

Posted on September 14, 2010 by John Cronin

Reports suggest that the developers of the Pinnacle tower in the City of London are about to secure the much-needed first tenant for the building. News sources including the London Evening Standard report that investment fund management group Schroders plc … Continue reading →

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Offices part of Open House London

Posted on September 14, 2010 by John Cronin

Open House London 2010 is taking place on Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th September giving members of the public free access to a number of London buildings. The free architectural showcase aims to allow the public to see inside a … Continue reading →

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Registration opens for charity race up London’s Gherkin

Posted on September 13, 2010 by John Cronin

Runners will get the chance to take part in a race with a difference next year – to the top of the Gherkin. The charity race, organised to raise funds for the NSPCC, will see runners climb the 1,037 stairs … Continue reading →

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The Office Group sold for £43.3 million

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Rob Powell

Serviced office provider, ‘The Office Group’ has been sold for over £40 million, according to a report in City AM. The company, which operates serviced offices in locations across London, has been bought by Lloyd Dorfman – the man who … Continue reading →

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Minerva wins latest battle with Kirsh

Posted on September 9, 2010 by John Cronin

Minerva, the London offices developer, has successfully defended itself from a complete change in management proposed by activist investor Nathan Kirsh. At an extraordinary general meeting yesterday, all six of the resolutions proposed by Kirsh’s investment company KiFin were rejected … Continue reading →

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