Thursday 19th February 2015, property media watch:
Today’s local stories in the property world:
New leisure developments create 1,300 jobs for Greater Birmingham –
The Business Desk
“TWO major new leisure attractions within Greater Birmingham have stepped up their attempts to recruit 1,300 staff. Mixed-use shopping and dining destination Grand Central Birmingham opens in September as part of the £600m New Street Gateway development. It is set to create 1,000 new jobs. Construction has begun on the final phase of the scheme and so training providers are now prepping candidates ready to work in the new centre.”
Seven Capital launches Landsdowne House residential tower –
Birmingham Post
“A high-end apartment block is proposed at Five Ways in Edgbaston after a previous scheme for student housing was scrapped. Seven Capital has submitted plans for a 16-storey building to be called ‘Landsdowne House’ next to its One Hagley Road apartment block. Managing director Phil Carlin said he hoped the £32 million scheme would create a “landmark residential building” and also offer something new, with the block boasting a large, hotel-style lobby with a concierge and gym.”
One in seven trust their gut on a house purchase –
Property reporter
“According to new research from AA, one in seven house hunters know if property is right before they even go inside. When looking for a new home, many movers will have a gut feeling about whether or not they can see themselves living in a particular place.”
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