Maya Capital acquires two Staybridge Suites hotels for ECE Work & Live in £25m deal Jan 15, 2026 Maya Capital has sourced and completed the acquisition of two extended-stay hotels on behalf of ECE Work & Live in a transaction valued at circa £25m. The assets comprise Staybridge Suites properties in Liverpool and Newcastle, both operating under the IHG brand. The Liverpool hotel provides 132 rooms and the Newcastle hotel 128 rooms. Both […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Segro explores joint venture for £2.9bn logistics and industrial portfolio Jan 15, 2026 Segro is reported to be seeking a joint-venture partner to acquire a stake in a £2.9bn portfolio of logistics and industrial assets, as part of a strategy to recycle capital while retaining management control of the properties. The proposed structure would see an investor take a significant minority interest, typically around 50%, in a large […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Pullans secures planning approval for 14-storey PBSA tower at Joseph’s Well, Leeds Jan 15, 2026 Pullans (J Pullan & Sons) has secured full planning approval for a new 14-storey purpose-built student accommodation development at Joseph’s Well in Leeds city centre. Known as The Tower, the scheme represents the single largest investment in the company’s 140-year history and marks a significant diversification of the long-established Joseph’s Well estate into the student […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
J2 Marketing Day: Championing the Creative Minds of Real Estate Jan 13, 2026 A First for UKREiiF For the very first time, UKREiiF will dedicate an entire day to the people shaping the stories behind every great place – the marketers. J2 Marketing Day is a full-day programme of workshops, masterclasses and conversations hosted by J2 at UKREiiF 2026. Designed to share expertise, tackle challenges, and explore what’s next in our industry, this event brings together creativity, technology and strategy […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£150m Student Accommodation Scheme in Bristol Secures Planning and Gateway 2 Approval Jan 12, 2026 A £150 million student accommodation development at 35 Albert Road in Bristol has secured both planning permission and Gateway 2 approval under the Building Safety Act, allowing construction to move forward toward completion for the 2026/27 academic year. The scheme will deliver 530 student beds in a 22‑storey tower, developed by Cubex Land and Alara […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Criterion Capital acquires St Giles London Hotel for around £220m Jan 12, 2026 Criterion Capital has acquired the St Giles London Hotel in London’s West End for approximately £220 million, taking full ownership of the entire island site and bringing the landmark property under single control. The transaction gives Criterion ownership of the 732-room hotel located at the intersection of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street, reunifying the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leeds United Secures Planning Permission for Major Elland Road Expansion Jan 12, 2026 Leeds United has officially secured planning permission to expand Elland Road, giving the club the green light to move ahead with a landmark stadium redevelopment that will significantly increase capacity and modernise facilities. Leeds City Council has granted consent for the long-planned expansion, marking a major milestone for both the club and the city. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF announces Holistic Group as official UKREiiF partners to deliver major research project Jan 12, 2026 The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced research consultancy Holistic Insight and strategic communications advisor Holistic as official partners of the event. Appointed to deliver a major piece of research, to be published at the event, the survey will capture the views of over 10,000 delegates and support UKREiiF’s mission to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Zentra Group forms joint venture to launch new lettings and management subsidiary ZPAS Limited Jan 12, 2026 Zentra Group plc has entered into a joint venture with Manchester-based property management professional Connor Moylan to establish a new lettings and management subsidiary, ZPAS Limited. ZPAS Limited has been created to focus on Assured Shorthold Tenancy lettings, residential property management and related after-sales services. The new business will initially take responsibility for managing around […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
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
