Newcore Capital Sells Two Greater London Industrial Open Storage Assets for £22 Million Sep 2, 2025 Newcore Capital, the UK social infrastructure real estate investment manager, has completed the sale of two industrial open storage (IOS) assets in Greater London for a combined £22 million. The disposals were made on behalf of Newcore Strategic Situations IV (NSS IV), the firm’s fourth value-add fund. The first asset, an 11.45-acre site in Ickenham, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
PATRIZIA and Fabrix Launch £100m Joint Venture to Deliver Affordable and Sustainable Housing in London Sep 2, 2025 PATRIZIA, a leading partner for global real assets, and real estate developer Fabrix have launched a new joint venture in London called Sustainable Communities London (SC London). With more than £100 million allocated, the venture will focus on delivering affordable, sustainable, and alternative forms of residential housing, including purpose-built student accommodation. The partnership aims to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
ActivumSG Launches £500m UK Student Accommodation Platform in Partnership with The Mansion Group Sep 2, 2025 ActivumSG, a Jersey-based real estate investment manager, has announced the launch of a new UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) platform with a targeted portfolio exceeding £500 million gross asset value (GAV). The initiative is structured as a strategic partnership with The Mansion Group Holdings (TMGH), a highly experienced UK student accommodation operator. The platform is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New Premier Inn Hotel Approved for Edinburgh Airport Sep 2, 2025 Premier Inn has secured planning approval for a new 218-bedroom hotel at Edinburgh Airport, with the development scheduled to open in 2028. The decision follows a ‘mind to grant’ consent from Edinburgh City Council, marking a major milestone in Whitbread’s ongoing expansion across the Scottish capital. Whitbread, Premier Inn’s parent company, worked in partnership with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Global Holdings Secures £290 Million Green Loan Refinancing for Iconic Sea Containers Building Sep 2, 2025 Global Holdings Management Group has successfully completed a £290 million refinancing of the landmark Sea Containers building on London’s South Bank. The senior term loan, structured as a green financing facility, has been provided by a consortium of leading international lenders: ING, SMBC, and BayernLB. The facility underlines Global Holdings’ commitment to sustainability and will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sirius completes acquisitions in Dresden, Germany and Southampton, UK Sep 2, 2025 Sirius Real Estate, the leading owner and operator of branded business and industrial parks providing conventional space and flexible workspace in Germany and the UK, has completed the previously announced acquisitions of a business park in Dresden, Germany, for €23.4 million (including acquisition costs), and of Chalcroft Business Park in Southampton, UK, for £38.6 million (including acquisition costs), together with an adjoining 4.5 acre development […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
How UKREiiF drives real investment: £2 billion unlocked in projects and investment Sep 2, 2025 When it comes to transforming places, communities, and economies, UKREiiF has proven itself to be more than just an event, it’s a catalyst for real investment and growth. Since its launch, UKREiiF has become a cornerstone of the UK’s economic development landscape, driving inclusive investment and ensuring that opportunities are not only showcased but also […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LSE submits plans for landmark redevelopment of Bankside House into 1,944-bed student residence Sep 1, 2025 The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has formally submitted plans to redevelop its Bankside House site into a major new student residence, delivering 1,944 beds in the heart of central London. Working in partnership with Equitix and Bouygues UK, the proposals would replace the existing mid-century building with three new towers of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Picture Living Commits £36 Million to Address UK Rental Housing Shortages Sep 1, 2025 Picture Living, backed by Thriving Investments, has announced a £36 million commitment to a new housebuilding initiative aimed at delivering homes in areas of the UK experiencing significant rental shortages. The funding will specifically target regions with high demand for rental accommodation, providing much-needed relief to undersupplied markets and contributing to the broader effort to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Moorfield Group and Greater Manchester Pension Fund Form £120 Million Joint Venture to Deliver Landmark Build-to-Rent Development in Trafford Sep 1, 2025 Moorfield Group has entered a 50:50 joint venture with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) to develop, own, and operate “Podium”, a £120 million build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Trafford, Greater Manchester. The development, part of Glenbrook’s Lumina Village, will comprise 440 homes across four buildings and a central podium, combining apartments and townhouses designed to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
