E-tour boom hits home

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British surveying businesses which use the Internet point out they have more contact with customers. It has been estimated the value of businesses trading on the Internet will be worth $1.3 trillion in 2003 from $43 billion in 1998. A US research company, Forrester, suggests firms which cannot do business on-line will lose out to their competitors. Firms already using the Internet point out they are able to offer a better service to customers but they also admit the work of surveying agencies is likely to change. The role of a valuation surveyor may be superseded by the computer.

Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Surveying services, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services, United Kingdom, Usage, Internet, Equipment and supplies, Information technology, Surveyors, Survey services (Geodesy)

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St George's urban jam

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Residents near a redevelopment site at Imperial Wharf, London, England, are objecting to a proposed mixed-use development on the 32.5 acre site. The developer, St George, plans to build a variety of buildings, including a hotel, a health club and 1,615 flats. Some observers point out local residents are concerned about the impact of the social housing provision included in the development. Environmentalists point out the area would not be able to cope with the increased traffic caused by the new development. The 400 million pounds sterling scheme is planned for brownfield land.

Planning, Real estate developers, London, England, Buildings and facilities, Urban renewal, St George Developments

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Consolidation ahead as LandSec completes shift

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The consolidation which has been announced by Land Securities following a fall in profits from the sale of property of 4% is discussed. The fall in value of the company's office and shopping facilities is considered.

Finance, Real estate management, Valuation, Property, Land Securities Group PLC

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