Mansford

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Mansford
Limited Partnerships
Industry Private equity real estate
Founded1995
Headquarters London, England
Products Investments
Private equity funds
Total assets €2.1bn
Website www.mansford.com

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References

  1. P&O sell Chelsea Harbour (press release).
  2. Manchester Arena to be sold, Manchester Evening News.
  3. "Sold for £25m: Three of Cardiff's unique Victorian arcades". Wales Online. 2014. Retrieved 2015-08-27.