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As spring begins, London’s property market continues to present strategic opportunities for occupiers and investors alike. The city’s evolving landscape requires careful insight to identify prime sites, assess viability constraints, and navigate complex acquisitions. At Kinney Green, our team specialises in London real estate, combining deep local market knowledge with practical experience. We advise clients […]

Following MIPIM 2026, we spoke with our Head of Asset Management, Andrew Scott-Morris, about what really matters in today’s market. Q&A insight… Q: What stood out most this year? A: “Two themes came through consistently , viability and sustainability. There’s no shortage of opportunity, but the challenge is delivery. Across panels and conversations at MIPIM […]

Guinness all around for St Patrick’s Day The team at Kinney Green took a moment to raise a glass this St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 It’s always nice to enjoy a bit of fun together and celebrate as a team. Next year, we might all be in green shirts, we’ll see if management approves! With a […]

Rent Reviews from Simon Isaacs Head of Professional Services, Simon Isaacs, was invited to present to the real estate team at VWV Solicitors last week. The topic was rent reviews from a surveyor perspective. During his presentation, Simon explained the practical and legal challenges surveyors face with complex or onerous rent review provisions. He highlighted […]

Dr Martens London HQ Secures 20 Whitfield Street Dr Martens London HQ has signed a 15-year lease for 40,410 sq ft at 20 Whitfield Street, London. With this move, Kinney Green advised Dr Martens on the lease. The brand is consolidating its London operations into a single, modern, high-quality workspace. This relocation brings staff from […]

Fully Refurbished Office Suites at 72 Cannon Street, Moments from Cannon Street Station We’re pleased to be marketing 72 Cannon Street offices on behalf of our client, The Milton Group Ltd. Located immediately next to Cannon Street Station, this building offers high-quality office suites that have been substantially refurbished, fully fitted, and furnished. All floors […]

Increasing Vigilance and Safety Measures As the popularity of electric vehicles and portable devices powered by lithium-ion batteries continues to rise, so does the concern over safety. Recent reports indicate a significant increase in lithium-ion battery fires, with a staggering 150% surge in incidents by September 2022 compared to the previous year. These fires have […]

This article provides the latest UK landlord tenant updates, covering rent protections, insolvency rules, and planning reforms. These changes affect landlords, tenants, and commercial property use in 2026. New Government Changes to Landlords and Tenants The UK government has extended the Coronavirus Act measures to protect struggling businesses from lease forfeiture. The extension runs from […]

This COVID-19 update from Kinney Green provides information on how our team is responding to the evolving Coronavirus situation. We remain committed to supporting our clients safely while following all government and health authority guidelines. Our priority is the health of our staff and the people we serve. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak […]

On Thursday 6th February, the Kinney Green quiz night 2020 took place in aid of The House of St Barnabas. The event supported their fantastic programs that help homeless people get back on their feet and into work. It was a great success, with all tables sold out and a final total of £1,500 raised! […]

The Kinney Green Clean City Awards recognition highlights our commitment to responsible waste management and sustainability. On 7th February, members of our Property Management team attended the awards ceremony at Mansion House in the City of London. Jacob Bearman and James Tattersall represented Kinney Green at the event. The ceremony recognises organisations that lead the […]

Kinney Green Clean City Award – Gold and Special Commendation The Kinney Green Clean City Award success highlights our continued commitment to responsible waste management and sustainability. This year, Kinney Green Property Management has gone one better in the Clean City Award Scheme. As a result, we retained one Gold Award and also achieved a […]

GOSH Nursery Bloomsbury – Long Yard Acquisition for Great Ormond Street Hospital The GOSH nursery Bloomsbury project represents an important step in supporting staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Kinney Green is pleased to announce that, on behalf of GOSH, we have acquired the long leasehold interest in 8–9 Long Yard, Bloomsbury, London WC1. This […]

UK Casual Dining Market 2018 – Challenges and Opportunities The UK casual dining market 2018 has seen a dramatic shift, despite what initially appeared to be a positive year. Dubbed the Year of the Dog, 2018 promised luck, fortune, and opportunity. Early highlights reinforced this optimism, from the widely praised Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang to […]

Our West End Agency Partner looks back over 20 years from the opening of our West End office. The Kinney Green West End office marks an important milestone as we celebrate 20 years since opening in January 1998. Over the past two decades, the London property market has evolved significantly. We are proud to have […]

Kinney Green Industrial has successfully completed the sale and leaseback of Essence House at Thorpe Industrial Estate in Egham (TW20 8RN). The deal includes two multi-let industrial units totalling approximately 20,000 sq ft. We acted on behalf of an international client throughout the transaction. This deal demonstrates the continued strength of the UK industrial property […]

MEES regulations UK commercial property are becoming increasingly important for landlords and tenants. But first, let’s talk about Blue Planet II. A BBC documentary that has gripped the nation. Sinking into your sofa on an autumnal Sunday night was the best way to forget about the approaching Monday Blues. The show is presented and narrated […]

I heard something truly shocking the other day: the number of London pubs fell by a quarter between 2001 and 2016. In just 15 years, the capital went from 4,835 pubs down to 3,615. That’s a loss of 1,220, or roughly 81 per year. The reasons for this decline are well known. Rising rents, higher […]

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the cost of acquiring land for the Crossrail 2 project is likely to increase. Crossrail 2 safeguarding costs are expected to rise due to gaps in current protections. Recent reports highlight concerns about sections of the proposed route. Some areas remain at risk because safeguarding measures do not […]

From university to the London office market By Becky Huckstep, Graduate Surveyor The London office market has been my focus since I joined Kinney Green’s City and Midtown office agency team in September 2017. Working under Neil Warwick, I have seen firsthand how BREXIT and market uncertainty can influence investor sentiment, yet the market has […]

Christmas is my favourite time of the year, a time for indulgence: mulled wine, pigs in blankets, cosy pubs with open fires, and, most importantly, moments spent with friends and family. But Christmas also brings an annual chore: the unavoidable task of Christmas shopping. I am terrible at Christmas shopping, catastrophically awful, in fact. Before […]

A new Electronic Communications Code now governs telecommunications apparatus on land and buildings. The code gives telecommunication network operators the right to take property owners to court if they refuse permission to install equipment, such as mobile phone masts. It also limits landlords’ ability to remove apparatus when leases expire. Landlords who host apparatus on […]

Heathrow has revealed detailed plans for its Heathrow Airport expansion, including major changes to the A4, M25, terminal buildings, and a new third runway. The airport has launched a 10-week public consultation and is inviting residents to share their views. It is also asking for feedback on potential rules for redesigning airspace. Heathrow has not […]