FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend record streak on strong global cues April 30, 2024 Asian stocks tracked Wall Street's gains, while Japan's yen held firm after suspected intervention spurred sharp gains. Oil prices dipped amidst Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks, and China's factory activity expanded for the second month. Investor attention was on the upcoming Fed policy decision and earnings reports from Amazon.com and Coca-Cola.
GPE bolsters flex team as it ups hybrid office space target April 29, 2024 One of the capital’s biggest landlords, GPE has announced the appointment of three new senior members to its flex office team, as it targets a portfolio of one million sq ft of flexible space in central London.
Supermarket Income REIT expands into Europe after buying stores from French retailer in £64m deal April 29, 2024 Supermarket Income REIT has acquired a portfolio of popular supermarkets in France for €75.3m (£64.4m), reflecting a net initial yield of 6.3 per cent.
Flat owners in London feel the squeeze as service charges balloon April 29, 2024 The average annual service charge on London flats has risen close to 10 per cent over the last 12 months, piling further pressure on cash strapped city dwellers.
London house prices fall on back of rising mortgages and stamp duty April 29, 2024 London buyers are seeing the highest average difference in annual mortgage repayments, rising £7,500 pounds since 2021, the latest reading from property portal Zoopla has shown.
Canary Wharf put £150m toward refurb in deal that kept Morgan Stanley April 28, 2024 Canary Wharf agreed to put £150m towards the refurbishment of Morgan Stanley's office as part of the deal that kept the bank in the district.
Canary Wharf: Property value falls as London banking hub secures £550m financing deal April 25, 2024 The developer and manager of Canary Wharf in East London has reported a 14.7 per cent annual fall in the value of its property holdings to £6.8bn.
Mortgage and valuation giant LSL Property Services continues strong start to 2024 with share buyback April 25, 2024 LSL Property Services, one of the largest providers of mortgage and valuation services, has continued its strong start to 2024, surpassing analyst expectations.
Persimmon ‘on track’ to build 10,500 homes this year as property market recovers April 25, 2024 Persimmon said it is on track to build between 10,000 and 10,500 properties this year, in the latest signal of green shoots emerging in the market despite interest rates remaining high.
M&S pension scheme faces hefty losses as FCA probes Home REIT sister fund April 24, 2024 The M&S pension scheme is facing huge potential losses after pumping cash into a Home REIT sister fund that is now under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), City A.M. can reveal.