Elysian Residences Secures £87.6 Million Refinancing from Barclays to Support Premium Later-Living Developments Oct 29, 2025 Elysian Residences has secured an £87.6 million loan from Barclays to refinance two of its premium later-living developments in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, and Sevenoaks, Kent. The financing will support the continued operation and growth of the two luxury schemes, both completed in recent years and designed for affluent retirees. Each development offers a range of independent […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Premier Inn signals more regional growth in Ireland following the granting of planning permission for its second Cork hotel Oct 29, 2025 Whitbread plc, the parent company of Premier Inn, has signalled further expansion of its well-known hotel brand in Ireland after securing planning permission for a second location in Cork. Plans for a 174-room Premier Inn to the east of Cork City Centre was awarded a final planning grant yesterday [28th October 2025] paving the way […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Willmott Dixon announces pavilion at UKREiiF 2026 Oct 28, 2025 The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that Willmott Dixon has secured a pavilion at the annual event taking place between 19-21 May 2026, in Leeds. Willmott Dixon, a privately-owned construction and interior fit-out specialist, is driven by a strong ambition to create a lasting, positive impact on society that improves […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
ECF Advances Major Residential Plans in Salford as Part of £2.5 Billion Crescent Salford Regeneration Oct 28, 2025 The English Cities Fund (ECF) has submitted multiple planning applications for major residential developments in Salford, reinforcing progress on the transformative £2.5 billion Crescent Salford masterplan. These proposals aim to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes across the city while fostering community wellbeing. ECF has proposed 263 new homes on the former Old Adelphi University site, featuring […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Morrisons Announces Major Expansion with 250 New “Morrisons Daily” Franchise Stores Across England Oct 28, 2025 Morrisons has announced plans to expand its convenience store network by partnering with independent corner shop owners across England. Up to 250 local stores will be converted into branded “Morrisons Daily” outlets, with a focus on the South of England and the Midlands, regions where Morrisons currently has fewer stores. The rollout is expected to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Capital Raises Nearly £60 Million for Octopus Healthcare Fund Oct 28, 2025 Octopus Capital has raised just under £60 million for its Octopus Healthcare Fund, with the majority of the investment coming from LGPS Central, the investment manager for several UK public sector pension funds, and Knight Frank Investment Management. This latest capital raise brings the total funds under management in the Octopus Healthcare Fund to £1.7 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lovell Unveils Dedicated Hub for Networking at UKREiiF 2026 Oct 23, 2025 Lovell have secured a dedicated space at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 19-21 May 2026, in Leeds. Lovell, part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, is a national partnership housing specialist that delivers multi-tenure communities and provides innovative residential construction, regeneration, and retrofit solutions across England, Scotland, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GPE signs new £525 million ESG-linked revolving credit facility Oct 23, 2025 Great Portland Estates plc (‘GPE’ or the ‘Group’) announces that it has signed a new £525 million ESG-linked unsecured revolving credit facility (‘RCF’) with a group of four existing relationship banks. The facility has a headline margin of 105 basis points over SONIA, with an initial five-year term, which may be extended to a maximum […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bruckland Developments Gains Additional Property Loan to Enhance Surrey Housing Scheme Oct 23, 2025 Following recent planning approval, Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance has increased its loan to Bruckland Developments to £3.96m. The funding builds on an initial £3.45m deal, supporting upgrades to a nine-home development in Felbridge. The additional finance and planning permission provides Bruckland Developments with the option to reconfigure some of the internal layouts […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government Invests £500 Million in Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor Oct 23, 2025 The government is accelerating growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor with a major £500 million investment package aimed at delivering new homes, infrastructure, and business space, while strengthening transport links and creating thousands of new jobs. Communities and businesses across the region will benefit from improved connectivity, including the reopening of the Cowley Branch […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
