South East
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MBO team play down Fairview value
The Fairview management buyout team has warned that the housebuilder is vulnerable to any downturn in Londons housing market as part of a campaign to play down the value of…
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Floods damage historic buildings
Damage to historic buildings from the floods in the South East is expected to run into thousands of pounds, according to experts.
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Debenhams to open five stores
Debenhams is opening five stores this financial year. They are in Milton Keynes, Sunderland, Carlisle, Uxbridge and Oxford, according to The Financial Times.
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Warner wins first stage of Croydon cinema battle
The High Court has given Warner Village Cinemas the go-ahead to challenge Croydon council’s attempts to pave the way for a further cinema development in Croydon.
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Court upholds rejection of purchase notice
The owner of land at Sladlesham, Berkshire, has failed in a High Court challenge to the refusal of Wokingham District Council to comply with a land purchase notice.
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Appeal court victory over land misrepresentation
An Isle of Wight man has emerged the victor in a legal dispute over land he intends for a water sports centre on the island.
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Fresh MBO proposal at Fairview
Fairview has received a new buyout proposal from management valuing the South East housebuilder at £295m. An announcement about the 170p a share bid is expected within weeks, according to…
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Final go-ahead for £140m Hounslow scheme
The Secretary of State has given the go-ahead for Blenheim Norwest’s ambitious £140m mixed-use proposals to transform central Hounslow. The developer’s proposals for the 6.9ha (17 acre) Key Site One…
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Scottish Life sells south east portfolio for £41m
Scottish Life has sold three south east properties for more than £41m. The proceeds are to be reinvested in properties with a more favourable risk-return profile.
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Vistorm signs up for Oxford Science Park
Vistorm has taken a prelet at the Oxford Science Park, developed by joint venture partners Prudential and Magdalen College, Oxford. A 20-year lease has been signed on 2,900 sq m…
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Planning precedent warning from court
The High Court has warned of the danger of establishing damaging development precedents in the countryside. Mr Peter Rumsey sought to almost double the size of his property, which is…
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Court orders rethink on farm demolition order
A farmer who was ordered by Maidstone Borough Council to tear down a partially completed home he had erected without planning permission succeeded in his attempt to set aside the…