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    Abbey Mill House: Morley has agreed the £40m forward-funding of PMB Holdings’ 15-storey tower in Reading. It will be the city’s tallest office building.

    Put your specs on

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    Manchester’s latest mixed-use tower is the £83m Albany Crown

    The only way is up

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