BNU Confirms New Uxbridge Campus Following Purchase of Former Town Library Mar 2, 2026 Buckinghamshire New University has completed the purchase of the former Uxbridge Library on Uxbridge High Street, paving the way for a new West London campus focused on expanding local access to higher education. The acquisition forms part of Hillingdon Council’s ongoing strategy to repurpose underused assets and support the long‑term regeneration of the town centre. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£85m Birmingham Logistics Scheme Planned After Chancerygate and Bridges Secure 12‑Acre Erdington Site Mar 2, 2026 Chancerygate, working in joint venture with Bridges Fund Management, has acquired a 12‑acre former automotive component manufacturing site in Erdington, Birmingham, to deliver a significant new urban logistics and industrial development totalling approximately 300,000 sq ft. The site is positioned on Chester Road, providing direct access to junctions 5 and 6 of the M6 and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
PPHE Buys Back Park Plaza London Waterloo Freehold in £147.9m Deal Mar 2, 2026 PPHE Hotel Group is set to regain full ownership of the Park Plaza London Waterloo after agreeing to buy back the hotel’s freehold for £147.9 million. The transaction reverses the company’s 2017 sale‑and‑leaseback and forms part of its strategy to strengthen freehold control across its portfolio. The acquisition covers the 494‑room hotel and will be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Kennedy Wilson and CPP Investments Reach £300 Million in UK Single‑Family Rental Investments Mar 2, 2026 Kennedy Wilson and CPP Investments have now invested approximately £300 million in UK single‑family rental housing through their existing joint venture, marking a significant expansion of their national residential platform. The deployed capital covers completed acquisitions totalling 788 new single‑family rental homes across 10 transactions in key UK locations. The joint venture’s portfolio has grown […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Two Weeks to Go: Share Your One Big Idea for the Future of the Built Environment Mar 2, 2026 The countdown is officially on, there are now just two weeks left to submit your entry for One Big Idea, and this is your moment to shape the future of the built environment. If you’ve ever had a spark of inspiration… a “what if we tried this?” moment… or a fully formed strategy sitting in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Coaches on the Couch Features UKREiiF Managing Director Nathan Spencer Mar 2, 2026 Coaches on the Couch have released their latest episode, featuring UKREiiF Managing Director Nathan Spencer. The podcast is hosted by Rachel Birchmore and Louise Rodgers, the coaches behind Step Up a leadership development programme designed for architects and built environment consultancies. Drawing on their expertise in the sector and their coaching experience, they explore modern […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BNP Paribas Real Estate announces return to UKREiiF with expanded Group representation Feb 25, 2026 The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that BNP Paribas Real Estate has secured a pavilion at the annual event taking place between 19–21 May 2026 in Leeds. Marking its fourth consecutive year of participation, BNP Paribas Real Estate will once again take a prominent pavilion space, which will act as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Historic Cannon Brewery Transformation Charges Ahead Feb 25, 2026 Social impact developer Capital&Centric is brewing up the next chapter for Cannon Brewery, unveiling the detailed vision for the Neepsend landmark with fresh new images showing an aerial view of the iconic site’s regeneration. The plans submitted to Sheffield City Council set out Capital&Centric’s ambitious plans for the birthplace of the UK’s best-selling Stones Bitter. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Network Rail Secures Barking Eurohub to Create Major UK–EU Logistics Hub Feb 25, 2026 Network Rail has taken long-term control of the Barking Eurohub site in east London as part of a government-backed plan to develop a major international logistics hub and restore cross‑Channel rail freight capacity. The agreement, confirmed on 25 February 2026, establishes a long-term lease between Network Rail’s Platform4 property division and current owner Legal & […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sephora Confirms First West End Store with New Boutique Format on Carnaby Street Feb 25, 2026 Sephora will expand its UK presence this summer with the opening of its first West End store on London’s Carnaby Street. The retailer will launch a new boutique‑style location at 5–7 Carnaby Street, covering more than 4,400 sq ft and offering 2,600 sq ft of trading space. The store introduces a compact format designed around […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
