Essex
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Regions face double hit on jobs and occupier take-up
The spending review will widen the jobs and wealth gap between London and the regions – and will hurt property, experts tell Damian Wild.
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Private sector must re-engage with housing in Gateway
Housing growth in the Thames Gateway will “flatline” unless the private sector takes a lead on development, according to the chief executive of the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation.
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A view from inside
Jackie Sadek gives her view on want went wrong with plans to bring thousands of new homes to the Thames Gateway
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WestLB will ask government to delay WestImmo sale deadline
German landesbank WestLB is seeking an extension to the year-end deadline for the sale of its real estate finance arm WestImmo.
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Look to the east
Fund facts Germany is drawing major investment despite unimpressive growth figures, while the UK is again attracting US attention. But for the decade ahead, the best retail prospects are in…
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People & companies
The Birmingham office of Bruton Knowles has appointed surveyor Gurdip Chamba to the building surveying team. His career spans more than 20 years, and includes key industry roles with the…
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Savills buyers opt for location
London lots remained popular with investors at Savills’ residential auction last week.
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Tesco buys Essex site for distribution hub
Tesco has bought a 35.2-acre site at Beam Reach 5, Rainham, Essex, for a 500,000 sq ft regional distribution hub.
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Meyer buys Ilford’s The Exchange shopping centre
Pan-European investor Meyer Bergman has confirmed its acquisition of The Exchange shopping centre in Ilford, Essex, from Capital & Regional’s Mall fund for around £71m and an 8.2% net initial…
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Guess agrees new store at Lakeside
Fashion and accessories retailer Guess has agreed a new store at Capital Shopping Centre’s Lakeside shopping centre in Essex
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Planning granted for new retail scheme in Chelmsford
Chelmsford Borough Council has approved long-held plans by developer Aquila to build a retail-led scheme on a 4.5-acre High Street site
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Taco Bell to open first UK restaurant
Mexican themed fast food restaurant Taco Bell is to make its debut in the UK