E:gen: April 2014

Posted on: 14 April 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

This issue on the occasional newsletter from Winkworth Sherwood looks at the topic of collateral warranties, the latest on affordable home ownership schemes, as well as the impact of the recent floods on developers and the resources available to prevent risk. 

Read more online

Identifying best practice for regulation in conducting the valuation process

Posted on: 10 April 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

The executive summary identifies best practice in the valuation process, under the 2012 Red Book, to mitigate valuation risk for regulation purposes.   Register on the RICS website to view the report.

Read more online

12 Cities: Real estate cost of living and working around the world

Posted on: 8 April 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

This report from Savills assesses the true cost of real estate around the world.  The cities covered are: Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Moscow. Mumbai, New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

Read more online

Assessing the consequences of welfare reform

Posted on: 8 April 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

Landlords are prematurely terminating assured shorthold tenancies at an ‘alarming’ rate and increasing homelessness in London, according to a report released by the London Assembly Housing Committee. The report also claims that the majority of landlords are becoming more reluctant to rent to residents who are entitled to housing benefits. 

Read more online

Office Leasing Guide: What you need to know before you sign

Posted on: 4 April 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

It is important to understand every step of the leasing process when procuring new office space. This Colliers Office Leasing Guides is a great guide to utilize to ensure each step is covered along the way.

Read more online

Central London Offices: Review and outlook

Posted on: 3 April 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

Although the submarkets saw increased levels of transactional activity, restricted prime Grade A products and rising rental costs sees traditional West End occupiers migrating east.

Read more online

London Residential Review: Spring 2014

Posted on: 3 April 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

The London Review provides a detailed analysis of the prime central London sales and lettings markets, including a round-up of key market data.

Read more online

European Shopping Centre Development Report

Posted on: 2 April 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

This report provides an overview of shopping centre stock levels and development activity across Europe. The report benchmarks European countries in terms of shopping centre space (sq.m), density (GLA/1,000 inhabitants) and the pipeline for the following 18 months. In addition to a comparison of European prime rental and yield levels, commentary also covers key shopping centres opened, schemes to be delivered, as well as an overview of the European retail investment market activity.

Read more online

Middle East hotel development cost trends

Posted on: 1 April 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

This report presents the trends in hotel development costs across key markets in the Middle East. It highlights the current development costs for different hotel classifications and discusses the various factors that affect changes in these costs.

Read more online

Drapers Property Special

Posted on: 31 March 2014
By: mackene
No Comments »
Filed under: News

This special supplement examines the changing face of retail space in the UK and overseas.

Read more online