The property developer behind Stratford’s �1.5billion shopping mall is reported to be seeking a partner investor.

WESTFIELD is reported to be in talks to sell a stake of as much as half of its �1.5billion Stratford City shopping centre.

The Financial Times said that the Australian retail developer was looking to share the risk of its investment, which forms the gateway to the Olympic Park.

Westfield Stratford City is scheduled to be completed in September 2011.

The property company was unable to comment.