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Re: Customhouse Hotel / York Hotel

PostPosted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:43 pm
by Cen
Peiriannydd wrote:
Rhodri wrote:I like it. Depending on the Watkin Jones tower along the way; it may could be a decent compliment.


That's still assuming that it'll be built. It's not looking good. :(

Well that's rubbish news... What's the problem?

Re: Customhouse Hotel / York Hotel

PostPosted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:28 am
by RandomComment
Is it technical? Difficulties with site access, crane location, concerns about railway safety...
Is it commercial? Evidence that the demand for the pricey sort of student accomodation offered in these higher-end blocks is more limited than expected?
Is it a combination of the two? The extra expense in dealing with technical issues makes the building commercially unviable.

Re: Customhouse Hotel / York Hotel

PostPosted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:27 pm
by Zach
Is it technical? Difficulties with site access, crane location, concerns about railway safety...
Is it commercial? Evidence that the demand for the pricey sort of student accomodation offered in these higher-end blocks is more limited than expected?
Is it a combination of the two? The extra expense in dealing with technical issues makes the building commercially unviable.


Or maybe the student high rise bubble has finally burst!