Approval Granted for Galliard JV’s Landmark “College Gardens” Development in Glasgow Aug 20, 2025 The Galliard JV (Galliard Apsley Partnership) has secured planning approval for its major residential-led regeneration project, College Gardens, which will transform the long-derelict former College Street Goods Yard behind High Street railway station. The approval, granted today by Glasgow’s planning applications committee, paves the way for the delivery of 713 build-to-rent homes and 999 student […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hyde Group Acquires Pinnacle Investments to Accelerate Delivery of Affordable Housing Across the UK Aug 20, 2025 The Hyde Group has announced the acquisition of Pinnacle Investments, forming a new joint venture partnership designed to unlock greater institutional capital and deliver thousands of homes over the next five years. This move marks a significant milestone in Hyde’s broader strategy to create the UK’s leading integrated living sector investment, delivery, and management organisation. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Royal London and NEAT Developments Advance Plans for Major Redevelopment of Southbury Leisure Park Aug 20, 2025 Royal London, in partnership with NEAT Developments, is progressing plans to transform Southbury Leisure Park in Enfield into a landmark residential-led, mixed-use development that will help address the borough’s urgent housing needs. The 2.95-hectare site, currently home to Cineworld and several restaurants, has been identified in Enfield Council’s Local Plan as a key opportunity site […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Henry Boot secures outline planning consent for 2,470 homes across two sites in Staffordshire and Hampshire Aug 20, 2025 Henry Boot announces that its land promotion and planning business, Hallam Land, has secured outline planning permission for 1,270 homes in Tamworth, Staffordshire, and a further 1,200 plots granted on appeal in Fareham, Hampshire. At Tamworth, Hallam Land reached an agreement with the landowners to promote the site in 2016. A planning application was first […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GLIL Infrastructure and Bluefield Solar Income Fund to invest in UK solar energy assets in phase three of strategic partnership Aug 19, 2025 GLIL Infrastructure LLP (“GLIL”), the £4.1bn UK-based infrastructure investment fund, and Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited (“Bluefield Solar” or “BSIF”), the London-listed income fund (LON: BSIF), have invested into new solar energy assets as third stage in their strategic partnership. The investment – which has been made through Lyceum Solar, the joint venture created by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Derwent London Launches Sale of Landmark Brunel Building in Paddington Aug 19, 2025 Derwent London has officially placed the Brunel Building, one of Paddington’s most prominent office properties, on the market with an asking price of up to £300 million. The award-winning developer and investor has appointed leading global real estate advisors CBRE and Knight Frank to manage the sale process. Standing as a striking architectural landmark on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Church Commissioners for England Submit Outline Planning Application for Major New Housing Scheme in Northallerton Aug 19, 2025 The Church Commissioners for England have submitted an outline planning application for the second phase of a landmark residential development in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, which could deliver up to 484 new homes, a primary school, and a neighbourhood centre. The proposed development spans a 25.8-hectare site between Stokesley Road and Bullamoor Road, approximately a 30-minute […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Soho House Acquired for £2 Billion by US Consortium Led by MCR Hotels and Apollo Aug 19, 2025 Soho House, the global chain of private members’ clubs, has been acquired for £2 billion ($2.7 billion) by a US-based consortium led by MCR Hotels, one of America’s largest hotel groups, and private equity firm Apollo. Hollywood actor and investor Ashton Kutcher is a prominent member of the group and will join the Soho House […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vinci Secures Planning Approval for £250m Stockport 8 Regeneration Scheme Aug 18, 2025 Vinci Construction has been granted official planning permission to deliver the landmark Stockport 8 regeneration project, a £250 million development that marks the most significant residential proposal in the borough’s history. The approval was confirmed by Stockport Council’s planning committee today. Led by ECF – a partnership between Muse, Legal & General, and Homes England […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
L&G and Federated Hermes announce fund merger Aug 18, 2025 L&G and Federated Hermes today announce that the Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust (“FHPUT”) has merged into the L&G Managed Property Fund (“MPF”), in a landmark transaction that reflects the focus of both firms to act in the best interests of investors. A substantial portion of FHPUT unitholders’ holdings will be transferred to the MPF, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
