Surveyors march into new territory
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Surveyors in Manchester, England, benefited from the real estate boom in the late 1980s but were hit by the recession of the early 1990s. Facilities management has become more important for surveyors, as is the government's Private Finance Initiative (PFI). Chesterton is one company that has reduced its dependency on agency work and geared itself to the PFI. Lambert Smith Hampton has not followed the trend of moving into facilities management and sees agency work as important for the company which can compete well due to the strength of its regional base.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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EU funds make the impossible possible
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European Union (EU) funds for Manchester, England, have helped finance the Metroland tram project. Manchester is seeking further funds to construction a convention center and foster trade connections with China. A new concert hall has also been construction with aid from the EU. Some opportunities for partnerships have been missed by the private sector, according to Stephen Tupper from the law firm, Hammond Suddards. Grants are available for a number of activties including help with energy saving projects and research.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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Some rooms at the top
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Manchester, England, has a strong market for city center apartments and investors have bought around 40% of new build apartments sold in 1999. There are over 5,500 people living in Manchester's city center, and this figure looks set to rise to 10,000 in the three years from 1999. Fringe locations may offer good yields, but there could also be problems in selling the propoerty. Sites in the center are being exhausted, and Salford could be another area for expansion.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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