£10bn Northumberland Data Centre Receives Approval for Preparatory Site Works Aug 28, 2025 The £10bn Northumberland data centre has secured formal approval for preparatory site works, marking a major milestone in one of the UK’s largest inward investment projects. The decision clears the way for the delivery phase of the development, with completion of Phase A targeted for autumn 2026. The Blackstone-owned QTS data centre campus will be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Topland Vintage Group completes on a £20m loan Aug 28, 2025 Sol Zakay’s Topland Vintage Group has completed a £20m loan secured against a significant residential asset in Prime Central London. The facility was arranged on an expedited basis to refinance existing debt, with completion achieved just two weeks after the commitment fee was paid and legals were entered into. Daniel Eastwood, Originator at Topland, commented: “This […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
FIH Group Announces Sale of Leyton Warehouse for £23 Million Aug 28, 2025 FIH Group PLC today announced that it has exchanged contracts for the sale of its Leyton warehouse for £23 million, marking a significant milestone for the company and its property portfolio. The asset sold is the Leyton warehouse, a modern 2.5-acre logistics estate that has historically supported operations of Momart, FIH’s renowned fine art logistics […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
John Lewis Partnership Secures Fourth Build-to-Rent Site in Stratford Aug 28, 2025 The John Lewis Partnership has expanded its Build-to-Rent (BTR) operations with the acquisition of its fourth site, located in Stratford, East London. This milestone marks another step forward in the Partnership’s strategy to play a leading role in the UK’s growing rental market. The Stratford development builds on recent momentum within the sector and forms […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Joint Venture Launch £500 Million Investment to Deliver Over 1GW of Grid-Scale Battery Storage Aug 27, 2025 Equitix, Aware Super, and the UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) today announced a £500 million joint investment to accelerate the deployment of grid-scale battery storage across the UK, targeting more than 1GW of new capacity in the coming years. The investment will be channelled into Eelpower Energy, a newly established platform dedicated to building, owning, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Poundland Secures Crucial Lifeline as High Court Approves £90 Million Turnaround Plan Aug 27, 2025 Poundland has narrowly avoided collapse after the High Court approved its comprehensive turnaround and restructuring plan, providing the discount retailer with a vital financial injection and a pathway toward long-term stability. The court-sanctioned plan arrives at a critical moment, just days before the business would have exhausted its cash reserves and been forced into administration. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dominus Submits Revised Student Accommodation Plans for Stratford, East London Aug 27, 2025 Real estate developer, owner and operator Dominus has submitted fresh plans for a new student living scheme on Stratford High Street that will transform the currently vacant and closed-off brownfield site. Designed by award-winning architects Metropolitan Workshop, the plans are for a student housing-led scheme providing 692 beds, with 35% offered at affordable rents capped […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Broadgate Secures £450m Green Loan for Flagship Development in the City of London Aug 27, 2025 Broadgate, a joint venture between British Land and GIC, has completed a £450m 5-year Green Loan with two banks, secured on 1 Broadgate. This follows practical completion of the development in July, where the offices are 96% pre-let to A&O Shearman and JLL. 1 Broadgate offers some of the highest quality, sustainable mixed-use space in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
How UKREiiF is leading the way in sustainable event management Aug 27, 2025 At UKREiiF, sustainability isn’t just a tick-box exercise, it’s at the heart of everything we do. Since our inception in 2022, we’ve been ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management accredited, and from day one our mission has been clear: to create an inspiring, world-class event that puts people and the planet first. So, how are we […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
HBD submits plans for £16.5m expansion at Airport Business Park Southend Aug 26, 2025 HBD has submitted plans to expand Airport Business Park Southend with proposals for a 70,911 sq ft industrial and logistics development designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The £16.5 million scheme will deliver ten new units, including nine ranging from 4,459 sq ft to 9,872 sq ft and a single detached unit of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
