Piers Wehner
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GLA panel to probe London weighting
The Greater London Assembly has launched an investigation into how workers are compensated for the higher costs of living in the capital. .
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Govt to allow top hospitals to keep land sale proceeds
Britain’s best-performing hospitals could be allowed to sell off their land and keep the proceeds, according to government proposals aimed at shaking up the NHS.
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LandSec’s Akers bullish over Coppergate inquiry
Land Securities’ portfolio director Richard Akers (pictured) has said he is confident that “a fair inquiry” into the company’s planned 330,000 sq ft (30,657 sq m) shopping centre in the…
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London Town drops 32-storey Bankside tower plans
London Town has withdrawn its plans for a 32-storey residential tower next to London’s Tate Modern. The developer dropped its plans after meetings with Southwark’s planning officers.
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SRA blueprint set to unlock development opportunities
The Strategic Rail Authority’s blueprint for reforming Britain’s railways could provide opportunities for the property industry. The 116-page report, released yesterday, proposes to restore private investor confidence in the railways.
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Livingstone urges Byers not to kick Arsenal into touch
London mayor Ken Livingstone has said that Arsenal’s stadium scheme must not be delayed by the Secretary of State. . Livingstone has written to DTLR Secretary Stephen Byers, warning him that…
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ProLogis in £35m Hemel Hempstead warehouse deal
ProLogis has bought two distribution warehouses in Hemel Hempstead for £35m. . The sale, by Clerical Medical Investment Group on behalf of Equitable Life Assurance Society, reflects a yield of 7.38%.
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Landowners face ‘Domesday’ register
The UKs biggest landowners could be forced to register every acre they own for the first time since 1086s Domesday Book.
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DTZ loses Safeway property management contract
DTZ has lost the contract to manage Safeway’s non-operational property in the North of England and Scotland. The supermarkets group has appointed Rapleys, which already manages Safeway’s non-operational properties in…
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Livingstone gives £400m Arsenal scheme the go-ahead
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has approved Arsenal FC’s £400m stadium and mixed-use scheme. The plans include 2,459 homes and more than 300,000 sq ft (27,900 sq m) of offices and…
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Chelsfield and LandSec await LUPP clarification
Chelsfield and Land Securities, the two companies shortlisted for the London Underground Property Partnership (LUPP), have confirmed they will stay in the running for development schemes despite the decision this…
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Livingstone to approve £400m Arsenal stadium move
London Mayor Ken Livingstone is today expected to approve Arsenal FC’s £400m stadium scheme (pictured). Livingstone has consistently supported the plans, which include 2,459 homes and more than 300,000 sq…