S.A. Billionaire Eyes NatWest HQ

South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh’s family office is in talk to acquire the former NatWest headquarters.

South African (S.A) billionaire Nathan Kirsh’s family office is in talk to acquire the former NatWest headquarters, Reuters reports, citing The Times. The talks follow Kirsh’s £285 million bid for the London skyscraper.

Kirsh is reported to have outbid rival London-focused Exemplar Properties Holdings and the private equity firm Doughty Hanson & Co. by some £10 million. The estate was put on the block by co-owners, BlackRock UK Property Fund and LaSalle Investment Management, quoting £290 million in price.

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