January 2008

CPC marches into London | 31 Jan 2008

Development company CPC and Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment have taken over Chelsea Barracks.A deal between the pair and the Ministry of Defence secured the land for £959 million, with ......

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Olympic pool costs on the rise | 31 Jan 2008

The pool under development for the London Olympics has trebled in cost, according to the Evening Standard.The bill for the aquatics centre was expected to be £75 million but is ......

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Bill could help smaller business property | 30 Jan 2008

The Retail Development Bill has been introduced to the House of Lords, with hopes that it could help smaller businesses if it becomes law and boost demand for office and ......

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Oz fund takes three London offices | 30 Jan 2008

An Australian property group has announced its UK property fund has invested in three new offices in London.Valad Property Group has spent £61.5 million and exchanged contracts on a further ......

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Cathedral aspires to relax | 30 Jan 2008

The Cathedral Group has been selected by Lambeth Council to provide the ambitious 'Future Clapham' leisure and residential development, Property Week has reported.The scheme will include a leisure centre, library, ......

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City still taking business | 29 Jan 2008

Despite widespread predictions of slower growth in the broader market, another company has moved into commercial property in London.Damac Properties has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Canary ......

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Euro targets help green energy firms | 29 Jan 2008

The European Commission's review of renewable energy targets should encourage investment in firms developing green technology, according to one fund manager.Charlie Thomas, from the Jupiter Ecology Fund said that despite ......

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Jargon busters | 29 Jan 2008

A new survey has compiled some of the worst examples of office jargon and asked online participants to explain its use.Office Angels invited members of Facebook to reveal the worst ......

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Local government must act "now" | 29 Jan 2008

Central government can pass legislation, but local authorities must immediately act to minimise damage to the environment, a senior sustainability advisor has announced Steve Waller, from the Improvement and Development ......

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Blanchflower says "cut" | 28 Jan 2008

Senior economist David Blanchflower has called for a cut in interest rates after further reports of a recession.In an interview in the Guardian he said living and working in the ......

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