Prophets of boom

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GVA Grimley Chief Executive Michael Corbett suggests the Millennium Bug may stop some clients paying their bills at the start of 2000 but he confirms his company should see net profits rise by 20% for 1999-2000. Nelson Bakewell Chairman Philip Nelson points out the industry is suffering from a shortage of good staff. He anticipates his firm's income will rise by 20% in 1999-2000. Other property professionals also forecast a good year for their businesses but there is some concern over the effect of the US stock market on the investment sector.

United Kingdom, Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Executives, Business forecasting, GVA Grimley, Corbett, Michael, Nelson Bakewell, Nelson, Philip

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Suave and streetwise

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Working at Cadogan Estate offers a unique opportunity to play a role in the history of Chelsea, London, England, according to Stuart Corbyn, the company's chief executive. The company now has a high public profile, especially in Sloane Street, which has become a strong competitor with Bond Street. Particular success has come from pro-active management and the creative use of existing property. Recent projects have included the redevelopment of 166-177 Sloane Street, which has now been prelet to Calvin Klein.

Management, Corbyn, Stuart, Cadogan Estate

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Taking a knife to NHS assets

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NHS Estates Chief Executive Kate Priestley regards herself as a general manager capable of approaching issues strategically. She states that she has reservations about a one-off disposal of all surplus NHS property.

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Hospital-Health Facilities, Buildings and facilities, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Health facilities construction, Priestley, Kate, NHS Estates

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