Fora chief: Wework trouble ‘doesn’t reflect the strength’ of London’s flexible market February 5, 2024 Enrico Sanna, the chief executive of Fora, said the troubled situation Wework is facing “doesn't reflect the strength of the market”.
Revealed: The impact Gary Neville’s £400m landmark Manchester development is having January 25, 2024 Gary Neville's £400m landmark development dominated a city's office market in 2023, in the same way it will soon do with its skyline.
Workspace: London office provider’s chief to retire after 16 years at the helm January 25, 2024 Flexible office provider Workspace will kick off the recruitment process for a new chief executive, following the retirement of its current boss.
Wework dragged to court over refusal to give up lease on London Southbank office January 24, 2024 Embattled co-working space Wework is being dragged to court because it is refusing to forfeit the lease at one of its most profitable locations on London’s Southbank, according to reports. Almacantar, the property developer who oversees the building at 10 York Road, has been trying to kick the troubled American firm out since it filed [...]
The housing crisis will wage on if we don’t fix TfL’s funding problem January 22, 2024 Stop-gap funding for TfL is not only worsening London's transport system, but also its housing, writes Muniya Barua.
8 Bishopsgate: Reinsurance firm buys 50,000 sq ft of new City of London tower January 14, 2024 One of the City’s newest skyscrapers, 8 Bishopsgate, is filling up with new tenants as a reinsurance firm has taken up two-and-a-half floors. SCOR will occupy 50,000 square feet of the new tower in the heart of the Square Mile, which is 51-storeys, 204-metre tall, and the 10th largest in the capital. The reinsurance provider [...]
Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire is your new favourite rural bolthole January 2, 2024 What sets Estelle Manor apart is the fine balance between luxury and informality, from the opulent decor to the four distinct dining options
Lloyd’s of London strikes deal with Ping An to stay at iconic City HQ until 2035 December 18, 2023 Lloyd’s of London has struck a new deal with Chinese insurer Ping An to remain at its One Lime Street headquarters until 2035, four years longer than its original lease agreement.
City of London Corporation calls on Square Mile to offer ‘supported internships’ December 8, 2023 The City of London Corporation is urging businesses in the Square Mile to offer supported internships for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Some 70 businesses from the financial district came together yesterday at Mansion House to discuss what could be done to advance the careers of young individuals. Supported internships usually last [...]
Lack of buyers for No 1 Poultry loan in worrying sign for City’s property market December 6, 2023 Bank of Ireland is trying to dodge a loss on a loan secured against No 1 Poultry, a worrying sign for London's commercial property market.