Law firm DWF extends Walkie-Talkie lease to 2034 October 22, 2024 Sir Nigel Knowles’ legal and business services firm DWF has extended its London office lease for 10 years, as the firm reconstructs its floor for flexible working
Workspace: Lettings strong but occupancy declines with clients vacating October 15, 2024 Leading provider of flexible office spaces Workspace reported strong lettings in the latest quarter, but saw some of its bigger clients quit as occupancy declined. The firm said it completed 296 lettings in the second quarter of 2024, generating £7.4m in annual rental income. The London-based firm’s like-for-like occupancy rate however dipped by 0.7 per [...]
Lessons in growth from East London’s meteoric rise October 10, 2024 What we can learn from the astonishing ascendancy of East London from a wasteland to the fasting-growing, hippest area of the capital
Canon remains in the red despite capturing near-£100m sales boost October 3, 2024 The UK arm of camera and printer giant Canon failed to return to the black during its latest financial year despite sales rising by almost £100m. The Uxbridge-headquartered division reduced its pre-tax loss from £7.3m to £5.1m in 2023, newly-filed accounts with Companies House have revealed. The last time Canon UK reported a pre-tax profit [...]
BGO secures Victoria’s largest ever pre-let as firm relocates HQ September 23, 2024 Finance services firm set to relocate HQ from Mayfair to 105 Victoria Street after it signed the largest pre-let in Victoria's history.
Take Pilates to new heights on a London rooftop pool August 30, 2024 Get ready to float and flex as London's first Pooltop Pilates class rolls into the city, led by CLM Pilates.
Essensys shares shoot up as flexible workspace software provider beats estimates August 29, 2024 Shares in software platform essensys climbed as much as 20 per cent on Thursday morning after it said it expected to report revenue, earnings and cash flow ahead of market expectations in its full year results. Essensys, which provides software and technology to the flexible workspace industry, has projected revenue of £24m and an adjusted [...]
Best tech to tackle airborne pollutants in your home August 28, 2024 As concerns about indoor air quality grow, selecting an effective air purifier or an effortless vacuum is important for a healthier working from home space.
Hammerson: Shopping centre giant secures refinancing for leading Dublin retail hub August 14, 2024 Shopping centre giant Hammerson arranged a €350m (£300m) loan for one of Ireland’s leading retail destinations, Dundrum Town Centre. The deal has been agreed with Pimco Real Estate, with its existing loan due to mature next month. Hammerson’s share of the new loan, which is repayable by September 2031, was €175m (£150m) with lenders for [...]
Demand for sustainable buildings drives office space take-up in London August 2, 2024 Leasing activity increased notably in the second quarter of the year, driven by financial firms and demand for sustainable office space.