Great Portland Estates calls in lawyers to investigate culture Property Shares in Great Portland Estates (GPE) have recovered some losses this morning after reports surfaced of a whistleblower complaint about culture at the FTSE 250 office landlord over the weekend. GPE, which has a London office portfolio worth £2.9bn, has since called in lawyers to investigate the allegations in light of the complaint by a [...]
London broker upgrades landlord GPE on expected surge in prime office rents Property London broker Peel Hunt has upgraded the target share price for West End property giant Great Portland Estates (GPE) as high demand for best-in-class office space is set to push up prices. GPE’s share price was 342p as of the close on June 11, but Peel Hunt brokers have set a target price of 375p. [...]
London landlord GPE benefits from better investment conditions Property GPE, one of central London’s biggest listed landlords said that the capital’s favourable investment market, with improving economic conditions and falling interest rates, has allowed the firm to push ahead with its expansion plans. Great Portland Estate signed 15 new leases and renewals during the quarter to 30 September, generating annual rent of £6.1m, with market lettings on average 6.4 per [...]
West End landlord GPE ready to ‘accelerate into favourable conditions’ July 4, 2024 In an update ahead of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) the real estate investment trust (REIT) said it had signed 12 new leases between April and the end of June.
GPE to raise £350m to invest in London’s ‘attractive’ commercial property market May 23, 2024 GPE has launched a £350m rights issue along with its full-year results, which were published today.
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.