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In the current financial climate we all know that ‘every penny counts’ so it is important that your portfolio building cover is tendered regularly in a competitive environment. But you will not want to water down your comprehensive cover. You can have your cake & eat it ! How ? By working with an experienced […]

On 29 November 2011, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Autumn Statement 2011 which included a small business rate relief extension and a business rate deferral scheme in 2012/13. Small Business Rate Relief The Chancellor announced that the government will extend the current small business rate relief (SBRR) ‘holiday’ for a further six months […]

We at Kinney Green are in advanced stages of our contingency planning for the effects of the Olympics on our business & our clients properties. If you “need to get fit” for your properties contact our Management team.

Kinney Green acquires 8,500 sq ft in the newly refurbished 200 Aldersgate Street, on behalf of Oxera, who are expanding their existing London operation.

Under new Water Industry Regulations any private sewers which were connected to the public sewage system prior to the 1st July 2011 will be automatically transferred to the statutory water and sewage companies on the 1st October 2011. Property owners should consider straightaway what the impact of such a transfer will be on their premises […]

Kinney Green have recently introduced and advised on the purchase of the freehold of 103 Cannon Street, EC4 on behalf of Walbrook Land. Situated in a prime City location opposite Cannon Street station, 103 Cannon Street is an attractive listed building built in 1866 currently comprising approximately 15,000 sq ft. The 5 upper floors of […]

It may be considered as just another head of expenditure when it comes to owning and occupying commercial property; however, recovery of service charge monies by landlords is not always ‘black and white’. Service charges can often cover a large list of costs, sometimes over multiple schedules and are often demanded with little in the […]

Kinney Green are delighted to announce that they have promoted Rob Macnab and David Thomson to Partners in recognition of the progress made by each in promoting Midtown agency and property management as well as the collective interests of the firm.

Kinney Green’s investment department continue to be active in the current tricky market. On behalf of private Hong-Kong Chinese investors, we have recently negotiated the purchase of the freehold interest in this prominent modern office building in the insurance sector of the City. The property comprises some 25,000 sq ft of first class air conditioned […]

Kinney Green are pleased to announce that five of our highly skilled professionals have qualified to become RICS Registered Valuers. From 30th April 2011 it became mandatory for all RICS members undertaking valuations in accordance with the RICS Valuation Standards (the ‘Red Book’) to be an RICS Registered Valuer. With qualified Registered Valuers spread across […]

Kinney Green acting for LaSalle Investment Management has let the 2nd floor of 77 Kingsway, London, WC2 to Law firm Bracher Rawlins who were represented by Newton Perkins.

Damages and dilapidations: In the second part of the lecture, Kirk Reynolds QC concentrates on the legal aspects of this area of the law and, in particular, the two limbs of section 18. To view the article as a pdf click here

Private clients of Kinney Green have sold 30 Farringdon Street, London EC4 to Invista Real Estate Management for £18,910,000, reflecting a yield of 5%. The building is let to Reed Elsevier UK Ltd for a rent of £1,000,000 per annum until 2054. Kinney Green was initially instructed on the failure of the previous tenant, BNB […]

Damages and dilapidations: In the first part of the lecture, which was recently published, Nick Eden offers guidance to valuers and others on the correct process and methodology to adopt when dealing with instructions in this area. To view the article as a pdf click here

As part of the 35th annual series of the prestigious Blundell Lectures, which covers topical issues in property, Nick Eden recently delivered a lecture entitled ‘Damages for Dilapidations’, jointly with Kirk Reynolds QC of Falcon Chambers. The lecture was attended by over 200 barristers and solicitors and some surveyors in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Nick’s lecture […]

Tom Whalley is returning to Kinney Green in a new role as a partner in the firm’s expanding Professional team and will be based in its City office. Tom started his career at Kinney Green’s City office working in both the Agency and Professional teams. Following this, he moved to Jones Lang LaSalle where he […]

We are pleased to announce that Stephen Lines has joined Kinney Green as a Consultant in our West End Office. Stephen is formerly from King Sturge where he was Head of their City and more recently Central London Consultancy Department following their acquisition of Bates Richards in 1996, where he was an Equity Partner. Stephen […]

In 2007, the Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 (REPA 2007) removed business rates relief for most unoccupied properties with effect from 1 April 2008. REPA 2007 was widely criticised by the property industry as an additional strain on businesses in a time of economic difficulty. In response to this criticism, the 2008 Pre-Budget Report announced […]

Cross London Rail Links (Crossrail) is a joint venture company formed by Transport for London and the Department for Transport, which was established in 2001. This is a vital new east-west train link that will provide a major boost to London’s economy. The Mayor of London is proposing to introduce an annual Business Rates Supplement […]

On behalf of FTBA (Furnishing Trades Benevolent Association) the Midtown Agency team have sold the freehold interest of 8 Fulwood Place WC1, with full vacant possession. The building, requiring refurbishment, comprises 1,862 sqft over Lower Ground, Ground and 3 upper floors. The building has been bought by a private individual to be refurbished and then […]

The City investment market can now be characterised as too much money chasing too few properties, with many foreign investors in play. Certainly, supply has been at a low ebb for the last 3-4 months, although there are signs of a little more becoming available. Banks are generally being much more canny than in the […]

Kinney Green’s Midtown office are delighted to have been involved in the acquisition of the freehold interest of 4 self contained office buildings in the beautiful Charterhouse Mews off Charterhouse Square on behalf of the Order of St John. The buildings total approximately 5,670 sq ft and were purchased for a little under £3 million. […]

The purpose of the rating revaluation effective from 1/4/2010 is to try to ensure rateable values are based on more up-to-date rental values. The rateable value of a property can change significantly between each revaluation. As a result of these changes, some ratepayers may face a large increase (or decrease) in their rates bill. The […]