Cause for optimism: German investors continue to dominate City purchases, while UK players sell
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Office rental growth is becoming a reality and there are high levels of investment transactions in the City. According to King Sturge & Co, 100 investment transactions have been undertaken in the City, valued at about 1 billion pounds sterling. A significant deal was the offer by Capital & Income Group of 31 million pounds sterling for the Royal Mint, EC3. James Beckham, City investment partner at King Sturge, estimates that 76% of purchases in the City were by overseas investors in the first three quarters of the year, with German open-ended funds continuing to dominated the market.
Publication Name: Estates Gazette
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 0014-1240
Year: 1996
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Fit for a king
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Investors in East India Dock in London, England, decided in 1997 to protect their investment in Anchorage House and Capstan House by speculatively fitting out the 2,066 sq mt of Capstan's second floor to category A standard. While this work was being undertaken, demand for high quality office space rose, and it was decided that both buildings should be upgraded to meet latest specifications. This project presented significant challenges, and it was necessary for the on-site team to be extremely focused.
Publication Name: Estates Gazette
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 0014-1240
Year: 1999
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HSBC move sets City dreaming
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Europe's largest bank HSBC has announced disposal plans for more than 92,900 square meters of office space in 12 buildings in the City, which bring much needed space to the market.
Publication Name: Estates Gazette
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 0014-1240
Year: 2001
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