LONDON-The launch of REITs in the UK could be held up based on British-government fears that heavy inflows to the sector could boost an already hot property market, a senior economist told the BPF conference.

LONDON-Liberty International is upbeat despite concerns about a slowdown in the retail market. The company's prospects have been bolstered by high occupancy rates and a range of rent renewals that are due shortly.

LONDON-Liberty International is upbeat despite concerns about a slowdown in the retail market. The company's prospects have been bolstered by high occupancy rates and a range of rent renewals that are due shortly.

LONDON-British Land and Irish Life have unveiled plans for the euro 50 million ($64-million) redevelopment of the ILAC Shopping Centre in Dublin. The proposals include the relocation of department chain operator Dunnes Stores and the opening of a new H&M flagship outlet.

LONDON-Capital & Regional has spent euro 434 million ($556 million) in two weeks on three retail investments--including Main Square Shopping Centre in Camberley and Kittybrewster Retail Park in Aberdeen.

LONDON-Capital & Regional has spent euro 434 million ($556 million) in two weeks on three retail investments--including Main Square Shopping Centre in Camberley and Kittybrewster Retail Park in Aberdeen.

LONDON-London & Regional Properties has exchanged contracts to buy the largest development opportunity in the West End. The company will pay euro 168.6 million ($216.4 million) for the former Marks & Spencer headquarters in Baker Street.

LONDON-London & Regional Properties has exchanged contracts to buy the largest development opportunity in the West End. The company will pay euro 168.6 million ($216.4 million) for the former Marks & Spencer headquarters in Baker Street.