LONDON-Istithmar, which is based in the United Arab Emirates, has bought an office block fronting Trafalgar Square from Land Securities for euro 227 million ($274 million). The acquisition forms part of the company's strategy of targeting international gateway cities.

LONDON-London & Regional Properties has pulled out of bidding for the euro 162-billion ($2-billion) supermarket chain Somerfield.

LONDON-London & Regional Properties has pulled out of bidding for the euro 162-billion ($2-billion) supermarket chain Somerfield after a six-month pursuit. This provides an open track to the one competitor standing: the Robert Tchenguiz-led consortium.

LONDON-London & Regional Properties has pulled out of bidding for the euro 162-billion ($2-billion) supermarket chain Somerfield after a six-month pursuit. This provides an open track to the one competitor standing: the Robert Tchenguiz-led consortium.

LONDON-The top two cities in Europe for relocation are still London and Paris, but Barcelona and Madrid are improving their positions, says a new survey. It also found that London could further boost its position of dominance if it can deliver infrastructure improvements ahead of the Olympics.

LONDON-The top two cities in Europe for relocation are still London and Paris, but Barcelona and Madrid are improving their positions, says a new survey. It also found that London could further boost its position of dominance if it can deliver infrastructure improvements ahead of the Olympics.

LONDON-ING UK Real Estate Income Trust is seeking a listing on the London Stock Exchange that could value it at about euro 422 million ($529 million). The portfolio comprises more than 50 properties valued at about euro 723 million ($864 million) across five commercial property sectors.

LONDON-ING UK Real Estate Income Trust is seeking a listing on the London Stock Exchange that could value it at about euro 422 million ($529 million). The portfolio comprises more than 50 properties valued at about euro 723 million ($864 million) across five commercial property sectors.