28 Feb, 2018 Where is the yield? Follow the money... By Chris Xitsas Within the last 6 days, I had the opportunity to listen to some expert commentary on the state of the capital markets and a forecast for...
28 Feb, 2018 'Smash & Grab' adjudications? Or just a failure to follow the contract? By Michael Craik A succinct article by 4 Pump Court which is definitely worth a read. Much has been written (and debated) about 'smash & grab'...
28 Feb, 2018 Time for special measures in York? By John Bosworth I would never be one to downplay the importance of local democracy, but the behaviour of some authorities - who ignore the advice of...
28 Feb, 2018 RIBA Fire Safety breakfast By Michael Craik Yesterday (27th February) I attended the RIBA's Fire Safety Breakfast seminar. A number of guest speakers (all experts in their own...
28 Feb, 2018 Mortgage lending increases, but concerning signs elsewhere By Martin Smith For me the stand out concern flagged in this piece from the Guardian is the increase in credit card borrowing, much of which as the...
28 Feb, 2018 Well done Sadiq Khan By John Bosworth Its great to see the Mayor of London using his planning powers in a potentially positive way. Whilst heritage concerns clearly should...
28 Feb, 2018 But where's the floating pink pig? By Michael Craik The latest for the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station which is part of the Nine Elms regeneration look exciting but (showing my...
28 Feb, 2018 The future of women's business networking is Allbright By Anastasia Klein I am delighted to be a founder member of Allbright, the new members club for working women. Whilst I enjoy networking and working with...
28 Feb, 2018 US Embassy leads regeneration By Roger Thornton The development of Nine Elms led by the US Embassy relocation is truly incredible. Chinese investment is also ramping up with...
28 Feb, 2018 End of an era, Toys R Us UK are in administration By Anastasia Klein I have so many childhood memories of the thrill of shopping at Toys R Us during the 80's and 90's, it was so exciting and unlike anything...
25 Feb, 2018 Interserve - do clients need to take any action? By Michael Craik Whether the news in the press is correct or not, clients (and their advisers) should be checking that their contracts with Interserve...
23 Feb, 2018 Norges rivals Lee with £245m Shaftesbury buy By Maples Teesdale It feels like there will be quite a lot of corporate activity this year. It is only February and there has already been a fair amount. ...