London developers should wake up to Zaha Hadid
Fifty years ago it was generally the case that ‘good’ architects, the ones who had redesigned Britain through work on schools, universities, hospitals and housing, did not do ‘commercial’ work.
View ArticleThe real estate cycle is broken: is the writing on the wall for REITs?
In a speech to the French revolutionary assembly, Georges Danton (1759-1794) said: “De l’audace, encore de l’audace, et toujours de l’audace” - a forerunner of ‘Who Dares Wins’.
View ArticleGovernments trying to be too clever never works
I’m not entirely sure that when Margaret Thatcher declared “you turn if you want to” she quite realised that her successor but one as a Conservative prime minister would take her words so literally.
View ArticleWhere will growth come from?
Overseas investment into the UK will continue throughout 2016 and this is no bad thing for the UK property industry; this was the overarching finding of a Property Week survey carried out this autumn...
View ArticleGilbert to head M&G’s senior real estate debt strategy
M&G has announced that Lynn Gilbert is to head its senior real estate debt strategies following the departure of Paul Dittmann.
View ArticleWomen in Property celebrates student winners
As Women in Property celebrates the winners of this year’s student awards, it is already looking forward to the awards’ 10th anniversary
View ArticleSorry folks, but we’re already there
We have been here before. Last week Property Week editor Liz Hamson wrote about it, and without apology we return to the topic again: the top of the market.
View ArticleFinalists revealed for 2015 LSH Enterprise Award
The shortlist for Lambert Smith Hampton’s inaugural Enterprise Award can now be revealed - and it’s time for you to get involved.
View ArticleInterview: Regus chief Richard Morris
Flexible office provision has undergone a revolution in recent years, but Regus boss Richard Morris says there is room for more growth as the market goes mainstream.
View ArticlePrivate rented sector: remove the bells and whistles
KISS is an acronym for ‘keep it simple, stupid’
View ArticleThe rise of international luxury – retailers must be ready
Changes to the Chinese economy always make headline news.
View ArticleRetailers brace themselves for a record-breaking Black Friday
Let’s get one thing straight about Black Friday - most retailers hate it.
View ArticleWhy West End property owners deserve their own voice
London’s West End is a place like no other - bringing together some of the world’s leading retailers, shows, restaurants, art galleries and theatres against a dramatic architectural backdrop that...
View ArticleHot 100 Retail Locations: 8) Derby
Derby is the county town of Derbyshire and has a generally more affluent catchment than the east Midlands average.
View ArticleHot 100 Retail Locations: 9) Nottingham
Nottingham is a key city in the east Midlands and has the strongest retail offer of any centre in the region.
View ArticleHot 100 Retail Locations: 10) Leeds
Alongside Manchester, Leeds has become the financial powerhouse of the North. It is the third-largest city in the UK in terms of population.
View ArticleHot 100 Retail Locations: 6) Reading
The Berkshire town has an affluent population, reflecting its status as a popular part of the London commuter belt. Its catchment over-indexes on the most affluent Acorn groups, ‘executive wealth’ and...
View ArticleHot 100 Retail Locations: 7) Huddersfield
Huddersfield is a large market town in West Yorkshire whose catchment is dominated by middle-income consumer groups.
View ArticleHot 100 Retail Locations: 5) Plymouth
Plymouth is a coastal city in Devon. The town has a predominantly naval heritage and benefits from seasonal tourism.
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