Everything to play for

Article Abstract:

Some property experts suggest the 2002 Commonwealth Games, due to be held in Manchester, England, will increase the prestige of the city and give a boost to the economy. Others point out some new building work is likely to go ahead in preparation for the games, such as improving transportation, and new property, such as hotels. It is anticipated a few landlords will expect too much rent for their properties. The city is also likely to benefit from an general improvement in the facilities due the games.

Analysis, Urban renewal, Cities and towns, Manchester, England, Commonwealth games, Civic improvements

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Glittering prizes?

Article Abstract:

The recession has had some impact on the property market in the West End of London, but the area is still stronger than many others, benefiting from its international reputation. There is a shortage of prime office space, with no new building over 50,000 sq ft currently being available. Some observers believe that severe problems could result from the oversupply of empty secondhand space, with the possibility of an area of decay emerging.

London, England

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Lighting the way in the twilight zones: they were an experiment of the early 1980s, but enterprise zones will be with us into the next century

Article Abstract:

There is critcism that enterprise zones (EZs) simply attract occupiers from one part of the country to another, and that corporate investment in an EZ should be treated with caution. It is predicted that interest in EZs from institutional investors will diminish and there are calls for the faster creation of new zones and the reduction of the period during which benefits are offer within zones.

Usage, Enterprise zones

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