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RESIDENTIAL 80 Thousands of super prime residential units are set to transform the South Bank


n this edition of EG London we turn the spotlight onto the South Bank where there seems to be a growing number of cranes on the skyline. The London Bridge end of the South


Bank, with the iconic Shard, has traditionally been the dominant location for offices but more schemes are planned around Waterloo, should developers secure appropriate levels of prelets. The potential of the area with its connectivity to the City and West End and to the mainline station has long laid unrealised (Development, p71). Investors are also starting to look south of the river


but, as in the West End, there is a shortage of suitable stock for them to buy (Investment, p76) But it is the residential market that is really


hotting up. It is as if someone has suddenly noticed the Thames and the view north and how bankable this might be with foreign investors. It’s not all plain sailing though, as


the developers of certain schemes have found out (Residential, p80).


STACEY MEADWELL REGIONAL EDITOR EG 11 May 2013


DEVELOPMENT 71 Redevelopment around Waterloo Station is being held back by a classic Catch 22 situation over rents


INVESTMENT 76 Core investors seeking value in London’s prime areas are targeting the southern fringe


FORUM 82 As the 4G mobile network rolls out this year, is London’s telecoms infrastructure at world city standard?


LAST WORD 85 Behind the many similarities, there are significant differences between Midtown and the South Bank


LONDON Editor Stacey Meadwell 020 7911 1819 www.estatesgazette.com


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