Members' Insights
 

Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

21st November 2019
Knight Frank Clocks-up 25 years in Newcastle
Knight Frank Newcastle is celebrating 25 years in business - having grown from three to 76 employees to become the North East’s largest commercial property agency.
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18th November 2019
Six-figure investment brings two new tenants to No. 2 Collingwood Street
A six-figure refurbishment has attracted two new office tenants to a Grade II-listed building on Newcastle's Collingwood Street – meaning the property is now almost full, with just one suite available to let.
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14th November 2019
Voltage Power Optimisation: A simple way to cut energy costs
Sustainability is high on the agenda for landlords and occupiers alike. But for landlords and asset managers, new technology also offers the potential to significantly reduce running costs and improve the reliability of a building’s energy supply. 
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12th November 2019
South East Land Track Record
Knight Frank has completed 21 deals within the South East (excluding London) during the 2018/2019 financial year, with total land transacted in the last three years of in excess of £400 million.
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11th November 2019
Greenhouse or green wash: can construction really establish its green credentials?
As pressure mounts to deal with the climate crisis, the construction industry is faced with the challenge of making buildings more environmentally-friendly.
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1st November 2019
How can my property top up my income in retirement?
David Forsdyke, Later Life Finance expert, explains why Equity Release is increasingly becoming part of retirement planningIn 2017 Opinium reported the average size of pension savings was just £28,000. I doubt it has improved much since then, and it doesn’t take a genius to work out that isn’t going to last long for the average person. So where is the rest of this ‘average’ person’s retirement income going to come from?
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1st November 2019
Knight Frank Debt Advisory arranges three-year debt facility for Korean investor
Knight Frank Debt Advisory has arranged a three-year debt facility at 65% loan-to-value or Hyundai Asset Management’s purchase of Gyle Square.
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1st November 2019
The myths and misunderstandings about Equity Release
Equity Release is becoming an important part of financial planning for older homeowners. Home improvements, repaying debts, helping younger family members, and reducing Inheritance Tax are just a few of the reasons why older clients are releasing the wealth built up in their homes.
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28th October 2019
Investment at Darlington business park set to create 300 jobs
London-based real estate funds manager, Frogmore, is now on site speculatively developing 25,795 sq. ft. of office space. 
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28th October 2019
Knight Frank launches London-based planning offering
Knight Frank’s move to significantly bolster its existing team, which up until recently operated out of the firm’s Bristol office, will see 14 planners join the business to focus on London development opportunities. This brings the total team of planners at Knight Frank to 20.  
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23rd October 2019
Occupiers adapting to modern industrial life
Industrial and distribution units are often developed in out of town locations along the motorway corridors, separated from general amenities. However occupiers have started to respond to this as warehousing facilities can now be called on to cater for a much broader make up of staff.
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21st October 2019
Knight Frank reports strong performance in uncertain markets
We now have more than 19,000 people (up 5%) across over 500 owned and associated offices in 60 territories.
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