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Five key challenges facing borrowers

7 March 19

Ten years after the crash, the debt market is now considered healthy but some types of properties are still proving difficult to finance. Industry experts tell Guy Montague-Jones about the remaining problem areas

Is it the end of the PDR gold rush?

1 March 19

Property Week asks what has caused the rapid decline in prior approval applications for office-to-residential conversions – and whether there are still opportunities for investors.

How real estate will fare in 2019

22 February 19

Despite the changing political landscape, 2018 was a strong year for many parts of the property industry, but what will the other side of 29 March look like? Freeths gathered a panel of experts to discuss what is in store.

Are people cooling on co-working?

7 February 19

As increased competition and falling desk rates put the brakes on years of growth, the London co-working sector is at a crossroads. Samuel Horti asks what lies ahead

Merger offers healthy growth prospects for PHP and MedicX

31 January 19

The combined business would have a portfolio of 470-plus properties and an annual rental income of £120m.

British Land shakes up team as focus shifts to mixed use

24 January 19

Chief executive Chris Grigg describes reshuffle as an ‘evolution’ that will allow people ‘to work closer together’.

Will new property securities exchange live up to the hype?

18 January 19

IPSX described as ‘very exciting proposition’ but its success will depend on quality of first assets floated

Real estate industry calls for clarity following Brexit vote

16 January 19

The real estate industry has called for clarity after Prime Minister Theresa May faced a historic loss on Tuesday night when her Brexit withdrawal bill was defeated in the House of Commons by a majority of 230 votes.

Top listed propcos lost nearly £7.5bn in value during 2018

10 January 19

The UK’s 10 largest listed property companies lost almost £7.5bn in value in 2018, with intu hit hardest, losing around 55% of its value following two aborted takeovers of the group.