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Our monthly roundup of December’s real estate industry news. From the approval of the City's tallest skyscraper, Landsec's big acquisition to the sale of Lendlease's construction business, it's all systems go in the commercial real estate industry. ▪️ Tower as tall as The Shard approved for Square Mile by Eric Parry Architects ▪️ Lendlease’s construction business to be bought by US private equity giant ▪️ Regional & London offices touted as top performers in Savills’ 2025 forecast ▪️ Deepki launches AI-driven tools for real estate decarbonisation ▪️ Landsec buys majority stake in Liverpool ONE shopping centre for £490m Read the full round-up here: https://lnkd.in/dMHCCJPX #whatsthebuzz #wheresthebuzz #monthlyupdate #flexiblemarketingresource #realestatemarketing #propertymarketing

Excited to be visiting the Smart Building Show this week! I'll be exploring the latest trends in Proptech and discovering what this means for security solutions in the construction and real estate sectors. Let me know if you're about for a coffee and a catch up. #SmartBuilding #Proptech #SecuritySolutions #RealEstate #Construction #SmartBuildingshow

🏙️ 22 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 – 𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 London’s tallest skyscraper, 22 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞, is now fully let. The final 25,000 sq ft lease by RiverStone International brings the 62-story, 1.2M sq ft tower to full capacity, just four years after its completion. The building is now home to 100+ 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, including 77 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 and 27 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬. This reflects the growing demand for modern, adaptable office spaces that prioritize amenities, sustainability, and the evolving needs of today’s hybrid workforce. With limited supply of high-quality office spaces that meet occupiers’ rising expectations, the success of 22 Bishopsgate has encouraged AXA Investment Managers to move forward with their next big project at 50 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, set for completion in 2028. PSP Investments | Investissements PSP, QuadReal Property Group, Temasek, AXA PLP Architecture

Check out this exciting article about Cbus Property's ambitious $1 billion Bourke Street project in Melbourne! 🏗️🌆 The development is making waves not just for its scale, but for its innovative "solar skin" technology, which will supply 20% of the building’s base energy needs. ☀️🏢 This next-gen office space is setting a new standard for sustainability and energy efficiency. 🔋🌱 Dive into the details and see how this project is leading the way in eco-friendly urban development! 🌍💡 Investing in a space here not only aligns with future-forward architectural trends but also offers the potential to claim depreciation, significantly enhancing cash flow by reducing taxable income. 📈💰 This strategic financial benefit allows investors to offset the cost of their investment over time, maximising returns in this cutting-edge development. 🏢💸 #Melbourne #UrbanDevelopment #SolarPower #Innovation #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Investment #FinancialBenefits

CO-RE and Aviva Investors have put plans to develop a major new tower at 130 Fenchurch Street out to public consultation. Initial proposals for the WilkinsonEyre-designed scheme include a 31-storey tower of about 500,000 sq. ft to replace the existing vacant scheme. Ben Littman, head of development, real estate, at Aviva Investors, said: 'Fenchurch Street is such a dynamic area in the City of London and arguably the epicentre of development activity in the capital". https://bit.ly/3DbhRjJ #PrivateMarkets #RealEstate #London

Growthpoint Properties is developing a +R2 billion mixed-use asset in Sandton to comprise two towers featuring +400 residential apartments and ground floor retail: https://bit.ly/3OOkMkX #realestatenews #reit #construction #realestateinvestment #mixeduse #apartments #sandton #propertyfund #commercialrealestate #propertynews #propertydevelopment #assetmanagement #realestatenews #businessnews #listedcompanies #precinct

Philaadelphia-based real estate giant moving forward with industrial project in Georgetown. It's aiming to capitalize on the metro's growing population and rising status as a manufacturing hub. #CRE #Commercialrealestate #ATX #AustinTX https://lnkd.in/gRGSFTw8

Back Bay Station Redevelopment Takes Step Forward: BXP Signs Long-Term Lease https://buff.ly/4amSV4y

Mixed-use development is on the rise in @Scott's Addition with nearly $6M spent by @Breakwater Companies. Groundbreaking is expected to happen in 2025 and will include multi-unit housing. #RichmondReal #economicdevelopment #mixeduseproperties https://lnkd.in/ekPcDxiZ

It seems the housing crisis, choosing financially sound companies, obtaining Gateway 2 approvals, and tackling the upcoming Future Homes Standards sustainability challenges are still very much top of mind. If you're still juggling these priorities and need help streamlining your balcony journey, come and talk to Charlie, Karl, or myself at our stand by the main entrance. On a lighter note, here's a fun video of Charlie Chaplin performing a hat trick—sometimes it feels like we need a bit of magic to balance all these industry challenges! #LondonBuild #HousingCrisis #Gateway2 #Sustainability #FutureHomesStandard #BalconyInnovation #Construction #ukConstruction