August 1, 2010

British Land look to West End for long term growth

British Land chief executive Chris Grigg has signalled a shift of focus from the City to the West End after the developer lost £4.8 million in property values during the recession You must be a paid subscriber to Construction News magazine to read this

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Storm Real Estate, a Russian Asset Investor, Floats Shares

Norwegian fund , which invests in Russian real estate, listed 23.5 million shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange in an initial public offering Tuesday. The listing price is 14 Norwegian krones ($2.20) per share, said Morten Astrup, chief executive of

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Landcorp to bid for 16 Crafar properties

State-owned Landcorp Farming has thrown its hat into the ring to buy 16 farms from the receivers of the Crafar empire.Landcorp chief executive Chris Kelly said the board supported a recommendation by management to place a bid…

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Ngati Whatua defends convention site

National convention centre bidder Ngati Whatua has attacked opponents and defended its choice of an Auckland site.Tiwana Tibble, chief executive of Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust Board, said opponents were trying to undermine…

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‘$500m at stake’ for sector

The Property Council is worried about tax changes concerning buildings and says landlords could lose $500 million if the regime is altered.Connal Townsend, chief executive, said members were concerned about IRD’s review of what…

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Showgrounds in $229m convention centre bid

The ASB Showgrounds wants to develop a $229 million convention and exhibition centre on mostly vacant land at Greenlane.Showgrounds chief executive Mark Frankham said a 5500-seat centre could rise on the northern side of the site,…

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Showgrounds in $229m convention centre bid

The ASB Showgrounds wants to develop a $229 million convention and exhibition centre on mostly vacant land at Greenlane.Showgrounds chief executive Mark Frankham said a 5500-seat centre could rise on the northern side of the site,…

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British Land CEO Chris Grigg to become president of the BPF

Chief Executive of British Land Chris Grigg is set to become president of the British Property Federation (BPF) in 2012.

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DNZ seeks approval for $35m raising

DNZ’s 8200 shareholders will be asked to vote on a $35 million capital-raising deal to pay out chief executive Paul Duffy and ex-chairman Alastair Hasell.The investors, who have been complaining of losing up to two-thirds of their…

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Budget 2010: Axing of depreciation upsets developers

John Dakin, head of one of the country’s biggest real estate developers says the Budget’s depreciation loss will damage his sector.John Dakin, chief executive of the NZX-listed Goodman Property Trust’s manager, said his sector…

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