Land Securities Group Plc (Landsec) history, company profile (Overview) and corporate video
Land Securities Group Plc (Landsec) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom. Landsec owns and manages retail, leisure, workspace, and residential hubs in the United Kingdom.
HISTORY
Landsec’s origins go back to 1944 when its founder Harold Samuel acquired Land Securities Investment Trust Limited.
From 1947, the company concentrated on commercial property.
In 1982, Land Securities Investment Trust Limited changed its name to Land Securities plc.
In 2017, Land Securities was rebranded as Landsec, but the registered company name remained Land Securities Group PLC.
Iconic properties:
- Piccadilly Lights;
- Westgate Oxford;
- Trinity Leeds.
With more than 500 employees, Land Securities Group PLC is considered one of the largest real estate companies in the UK. According to Forbes, it is considered one of the Largest Public Companies in the World.
*Information from Forbes.com, Wikipedia.org, and landsec.com.
**Video published on YouTube by “Landsec“