King's-size deal

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A complex agreement which combined land being sold for residential development, the merger of three medical schools in London, England, and the construction of a new medical teaching facility was finally agreed, in Dec 1997. The London medical schools Guy's, St Thomas's and King's College, London, have agreed to merge. King's College will sell its surplus land to European Land, to help pay for the 180 million pounds sterling medical school. The Government plan to invest some 60 million pounds sterling in the project. European Land hope to develop the surplus land for housing.

Subdividers and developers, not elsewhere classified, Land Subdivision and Land Development, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Land Development, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Universities and colleges, Medical colleges, Medical schools, University of London. King's College, European Land

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Brothers in arms

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Being able to see the potential of unpromising sites is an important talent for a successful property developer, according to Roy and Don Richardson, twin brothers who first came to public attention as developers of the Merry Hill shopping centre at Brierley Hill, England, in the late 1980s. The recently obtained 90 million pounds sterling for the Fort Retail Park, which is being built on a site they purchased in 1988. They have gained a strong reputation for being accomplished negotiators, but are also known for inspiring loyalty among their employees.

Real estate developers, Interview, Richardson, Roy, Richardson, Don

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Steely resolve

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Issues relating to urban renewal and real estate developments in Sheffield, England, are examined in detail, and the future of projects is assessed.

Urban renewal, England, Sheffield, England

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