Landsec returns to profit as London property market stabilises Property British property investment trust Land Securities, known as Landsec, swung back into profit and hiked its forecast for the year today after a rebound in occupancy and rental income in London. Landsec told markets this morning that it had returned to the black in the first half of the year, reporting profit after tax of £243m [...]
London landlord GPE benefits from better investment conditions Property GPE, one of central London’s biggest listed landlords said that the capital’s favourable investment market, with improving economic conditions and falling interest rates, has allowed the firm to push ahead with its expansion plans. Great Portland Estate signed 15 new leases and renewals during the quarter to 30 September, generating annual rent of £6.1m, with market lettings on average 6.4 per [...]