Capco announces the sale of Venues for £296 million. The sale positions Capco to concentrate effort and resources on its core central London estates at Covent Garden and Earls Court.   

US 'gastro-fast' restaurant Buns & Buns signs to the Market Building and outerwear brand K-Way agrees lease for Henrietta Street, while Tom Davies and N.Peal sign to the Royal Opera House Arcade.

First residents move into their new homes at Lillie Square as the first units complete.

ECPL engaged in public consultations on proposals for 400 new homes at Empress Place.

Fine British shoe brand Cheaney signs lease on Henrietta Street for a 1,000 sq ft unit, further enhancing the retail offer on the street.

In partnership with the Royal Opera House, Christmas at Covent Garden launches with a public open air performance on the Piazza from the Royal Opera Chorus, followed by excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by artists of the Royal Ballet.

The UK's leading independent luxury watch retailer The Watch Gallery opens in the Royal Opera House Arcade, joining Mulberry and Lulu Guinness, to introduce luxury accessories to the Arcade for the first time.

Topping out of Floral Court development achieved in August.

Petersham Nurseries signs to the Floral Court development, taking over 16,000 sq ft across four units. Petersham Nurseries will create new bespoke retail and dining concepts at Covent Garden, adding to the strong dining offer.

A four-week late night shopping campaign, which resulted in an increase in footfall and positive sales. The campaign included a series of events with street food pop-ups and an installation by fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. 

New purpose-built engagement facility for residents of the West Kensington and Gibbs Green estates opens to provide information about the Earls Court development.

£150 million HCA loan facility signed to fund infrastructure-related works on ECPL land interests.

SUSHISAMBA agrees terms to occupy the Opera Terrace site in the Market Building, one of the most prominent dining locations in London, set to open in 2017.

The former Earls Court 2 roof and structures are demolished to ground level. 

3INA Cosmetics signs to James Street, setting a new Zone A rental level of £1,475 per sq ft for Covent Garden.

The Lillie Square three-bedroom mock-up apartment opens on Seagrave Road, while Phase 2 - Lillie Square East - introduces a range of luxury one, two and three bedroom lateral homes and a collection of duplex apartments with private gardens.

Cultural commission of 100,000 white balloons in Covent Garden's Market Building by artist Charles Pétillon, generates over 400 pieces of coverage and attracts 2.3 million visitors to the district.

Charlotte Tilbury signs to James Street setting a new Zone A rental level for Covent Garden £1,400 per sq ft.

The iconic illuminated sign is removed from EC1 and archived for potential future use.

The development of Kings Court continues, while fashion illustrator Donald Robertson unveils bespoke illustrations for hoardings on Floral Street, launching a new upmarket direction for the street.

Deconstruction of the Earls Court exhibition centres begins.

Detailed planning consent is achieved for West Brompton Village.

Kiko Milano signs to James Street setting a new Zone A rental level for Covent Garden of £1,000 sq ft.

A block on Bedford Street acquired for £68m, brings total acquisitions at Covent Garden for 2014 to £167m.

Unique concept stores from Bobbi Brown and Clinique establish Covent Garden as London's newest beauty hub.

Enabling works begin on site at Lillie Square.

Planning permission granted for conversion of the Empress State Building to residential use, providing 340 new homes.

Detailed planning consent achieved for Earls Court Village including 1,200 new homes, over 3 acres of green space and the first phase of the High Street.

Phase 1 of Lillie Square predominantly sold as the scheme's central location and premium specification generated high demand.

Formal planning consent granted for the Earls Court Masterplan following the signing of the Section 106 Agreement.

The Mayor of London formally confirms his acceptance of the outline planning applications for the Earls Court Masterplan. 

Capco launches its second residential conversion in Covent Garden, The Russell, comprising two duplex penthouses and three lateral apartments overlooking the Piazza.

Legendary New York brasserie Balthazar opens its only restaurant in Europe in Covent Garden, confirming its reputation as a fine dining destination.

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) resolves to grant outline planning permission for the Earls Court Masterplan.

50:50 Joint Venture Agreement with the Kwok Family Interests for the Seagrave Road development completes.

Capco launches The Henrietta, its first luxury residential conversion in Covent Garden. All four apartments are sold in 2012, setting new standards for price and quality in the area.

Positive planning decision for proposal to upgrade Olympia to improve capacity and flexibility. 

Capital & Counties demerges from Liberty International PLC to become Capital & Counties Properties PLC (Capco). 

Capco and Great Portland Estates plc form The Great Capital Partnership, a 50:50 joint venture to own, manage and develop properties in central London.

Capital & Counties plc merges with Transatlantic Holdings plc, which changes its name to Liberty International Holdings in 1996.