Buoyant property market brings good news for British Land January 28, 2014 Property giant British Land has reported like-for-like occupancy up 0.3 percentage points to 97.1 per cent and overall occupancy including recently completed developments at 96.5 per cent, according to its interim management statement for the quarter to 31 December 2013. British Land saw £405m of sales since the end of the half year (£122m since [...]
Land Rover can be the driving force behind a memorable World Cup 2015 June 7, 2015 If it were possible for an inanimate sporting trophy to have a personality, then it’s probably safe to say that the Rugby World Cup itself, would currently be lying down in a darkened room screaming “not another selfie please.” The cup is meandering its way around Britain, going on display at more than 350 [...]
As David Cameron vows to crack down on corrupt foreigners buying London properties, can PM lift the shroud of secrecy? July 30, 2015 Prime Minister David Cameron grabbed headlines this week when he said: “There is no place for dirty money in Britain.” Vowing to remove a “shroud of secrecy” surrounding luxury London properties owned by offshore holding companies, the Prime Minister said in a speech in Singapore that the UK “must not become a safe haven for [...]
The Rosebery founder Simon Davis on scrapheaps, sewing, MOTs and Angelina Jolie September 20, 2015 Did you know that Jeff Bezos used to photograph everyone he met so he wouldn't forget who they were? Neither did I, but when Simon Davis interviewed him, Amazon was still a startup – and it's just one of several gems Davis, founder of the London Restaurant Festival (LRF), The Rosebery and former journalist, wheels [...]
Deal bonanza as global mergers and acquisitions hit post-downturn high August 7, 2015 For deal junkies, it's hardly surprising – but now new figures have proved that the summer lull failed to materialise in July, with global M&A volume hitting $549.7bn, the highest figure since the global financial crisis. The figures, by Dealogic, showed deals peaked at $559.2bn – but that was in April 2007, shortly before the [...]
Analyst Views: Did British Land perform in line with your expectations? January 28, 2014 JOHN CAHILL | ORIEL SECURITIES Good performance over the third quarter, with rents on new lettings and renewals improving in both London and the regions. Development completions are due into favourable market conditions, and with a dividend yield ahead of peers, British Land remains our preferred large exposure to the London market. BART GYSENS | [...]
The 32 best barbecue restaurants in America: From Austin to North Carolina, we take a foodie tour of the American South’s top grills March 7, 2016 The best way to see America is by car, and the best way to taste America is on a driving tour of the country’s most celebrated BBQ pits. On a three week, six state and 2,500 mile journey from Texas to the Carolinas, I went in search of the best BBQ in the American South, [...]
London property prices: A penthouse just broke the record for the most expensive flat ever sold in Mayfair September 22, 2014 London property developer British Land said today it's just sold the most expensive Mayfair home ever – a massive 5,000 sq ft penthouse on Clarges Street in Mayfair, which sold for "materially above" the previous record of £5,000 per sq ft (which, fact fans, was set by a property on Mayfair's Mount Street). The company [...]
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury lands second blow on UK Anti-Doping after failed attempt to ban cyclist Lizzie Armitstead August 2, 2016 UK Anti-Doping were dealt a second damaging blow in the space of 24 hours when world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury declared his intention to sue the organisation. It was reported in June that traces of banned substance nandrolone had been found by UK Anti-Doping in a sample given by Fury in February. He denied the [...]
Government procrastination must end: Give the green light to Heathrow expansion now September 8, 2015 As ministers return to their desks this week from their summer holidays, the government will be faced with the pressing issue of whether to back the expansion of airport capacity in London and the South East. This follows the clear recommendation of the Airports Commission in July to build a new runway at Heathrow. [...]