
Industry News | September 2011 |
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London's 414 serviced offices largest number in the world | 30 September 2011
Despite the ongoing climate of financial austerity, London has become the biggest global market for serviced offices. According to a study by a renowned broker of flexible office space, London offices make up the largest amount of serviced offices in the
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Google lease London office as part of Innovation Hub initiative | 28 September 2011
Search engine giant Google has announced the leasing of London office space. Located in Bonhill Street, the seven-story property is set to provide London's developing technology centre, dubbed by many the “Silicon Roundabout”, a significant boost. The
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Chinese law firm set to launch office in London | 26 September 2011
Following the opening of recent bases in Hungary and Italy, China's second biggest law firm, Yingke, have announced plans to open London offices. The firm's international practice partner, Catherine Guo spoke of the advantages of having a set-up in the ca
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New BCO research displays increase in demand for open plan London offices | 24 September 2011
Firms based in the capital are increasingly looking for open plan London offices, according to the results of a new study conducted by the British Council of Offices (BCO). Rather than the singular offices traditionally featured in office buildings, busin
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Debenhams announce deal to see them relocate HQ to northwest London | 20 September 2011
High street department store group, Debenhams, has today (September 20) announced that it will be moving its headquarters in 2013. Moving to occupy northwest London office space, the company has agreed to let 145,000 sq ft at the Regent's Place developmen
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London office space at Heron Tower less than 25 per cent full | 19 September 2011
Having seen completion nearly six months ago - back in March - Heron Tower is thought to be less than a quarter full, according to an article published by Reuters. More positively, the building's owners, Heron International, have announced four new tenant
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One of London's most iconic office towers goes on the market | 16 September 2011
More London office space has been made available with the announcement that the Tower 42 estate has been put up for sale, with a market asking price of £290 million. Owned by BlackRock UK Property Fund and LaSalle Investment Management, the centerpiece o
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ITN offices sold for £133 million | 12 September 2011
The London offices of Independent Television News have been sold for £133 million. Great Portland Estates Plc and BP Pension Fund struck a deal to buy the offices from the owners, an investment firm in Boston. The deal underlines the rising cost of Londo
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Movie giants moving to London | 09 September 2011
Movie studio Miramax has announced it is set to open its first international office in London. The Hollywood giant has appointed Joe Patrick to lead its worldwide sales division, with Danny Goldman joining Patrick's team as senior vice president and head
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Camden Council and KCCLP agree deal to create 'innovative' London offices | 08 September 2011
A deal has been agreed between Camden Council and the King's Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP), which will see the construction of new London office space, located in the borough of King's Cross. Set to measure around 185,000 sq ft, it is hoped th
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