Industry News  |  September 2011

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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
London's 414 serviced offices largest number in the world
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
Google lease London office as part of Innovation Hub initiative
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
Chinese law firm set to launch office in London
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
New BCO research displays increase in demand for open plan London offices
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
Debenhams announce deal to see them relocate HQ to northwest London
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
London office space at Heron Tower less than 25 per cent full
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
One of London's most iconic office towers goes on the market
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
ITN offices sold for £133 million
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
Movie giants moving to London
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
Camden Council and KCCLP agree deal to create 'innovative' London offices