UKREiiF announces Kier 2026 pavilion Jan 8, 2026 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that Kier has secured a pavilion at the annual event taking place between 19-21 May 2026, in Leeds. Kier is a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group. Its purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK, using its […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Muse appointed as private-sector partner for £4bn Bristol Temple Quarter regeneration Jan 8, 2026 Muse has been selected as the private-sector development partner for the long-planned £4 billion regeneration of Bristol’s Temple Quarter, encompassing Temple Meads West and St Philip’s Marsh. The appointment gives Muse the lead role in redeveloping Temple Meads West, the area on the western side of Bristol Temple Meads station that forms the central focus […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
A&o Hostels Expands into Manchester with Acquisition of Two City Centre Hotels Jan 8, 2026 A&o Hostels has acquired two adjoining hotel properties in central Manchester as part of its European expansion and £500 million growth strategy. The group purchased the freehold of two four‑storey hotels on Portland and Dickinson Streets, previously operated under Accor franchises as an ibis and a Novotel. The site is strategically located between Deansgate and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Primark to Open First New London Store in Nearly a Decade at Wimbledon Quarter Jan 8, 2026 Primark has announced plans to open a new store at Wimbledon Quarter, marking its first new London location in almost a decade. The retailer will take over part of the former Debenhams unit on the ground floor of Wimbledon Quarter, with the new store expected to span approximately 24,000 square feet. The opening represents a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Belfast Harbour submits plans for 600-home mixed-use waterfront redevelopment at Clarendon Wharf Jan 8, 2026 Belfast Harbour has submitted a full planning application to Belfast City Council for a major mixed-use redevelopment at Clarendon Wharf, setting out proposals to deliver more than 600 new homes on the city’s waterfront. The plans would transform an underused section of the Harbour Estate into a new, sustainable city-centre neighbourhood. The residential element comprises […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Principal Asset Management acquires South West London multi-family assets in £100m-plus deal Jan 8, 2026 Principal Asset Management has acquired two multi-family residential investments in South West London for a price reported as more than £100 million, further strengthening its UK residential investment platform. The transaction comprises two income-producing, build-to-rent style residential assets, reflecting a significant nine-figure commitment to the South West London rental market. The assets form part of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
PIC completes £155 million buy-in for the NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Plan Jan 8, 2026 PIC, a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, has concluded a £155 million buy-in with the Trustee of NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Plan (‘the Plan’). The transaction covers the benefits of 1,581 Plan members and means all Plan members now have their benefits secured for the long-term, following a series of historic […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vistry partners with Platform on Boulton Moor development in Derby Jan 8, 2026 Vistry, the UK’s leading providers of mixed-tenure homes, has signed a significant contract with Platform, one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands, to deliver 213 affordable homes as part of its major new development at Boulton Moor, Derby. These affordable homes form a core part of the 526 new properties being built on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Runway East to Launch London’s Most Commutable Flexible Workspace at Corinthian House, Croydon Jan 7, 2026 Runway East, a leading flexible workspace provider, is set to open a new office at Corinthian House in Croydon, offering what it promotes as London’s “most commutable workspace.” The location directly opposite East Croydon station provides fast, frequent rail links to central London, with journeys taking around 15–20 minutes, making it an ideal hub for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Fiera Real Estate UK and USS launch urban industrial and logistics joint venture Jan 7, 2026 Fiera Real Estate UK and the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) have launched a new joint venture to develop prime small-to-mid-box industrial and logistics assets in key urban locations across the UK. The joint venture will focus on delivering modern, sustainable multi-let industrial and logistics schemes that can benefit from strong structural demand across the UK […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
