Brent Council Approves 826-Bed Student Accommodation Development in Cricklewood Aug 11, 2025 Brent Council has granted planning permission for the demolition of the existing Matalan store on Cricklewood Broadway and the construction of two new blocks providing a total of 826 purpose-built student bed spaces. Developer Ziser London secured consent by a narrow vote, with the council’s planning committee approving the plans five to three. The development […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dacorum Borough Council and The Hill Group announce investment partnership to deliver affordable new homes and regeneration Aug 11, 2025 Dacorum Borough Council and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group are pleased to announce the formation of a new long-term investment partnership aimed at increasing the delivery of affordable homes and bringing forward significant regeneration across the borough. The Dacorum Investment Partnership is an equal investment and decision-making collaboration between the Council and Hill. This new […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Secure Trust Bank Supplies £10.5m Property Loan to Transform London Residential Units Aug 11, 2025 Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance has supplied two three-year property development finance loans totalling £10.5 million to overhaul and upgrade two residential units in London. The first loan, worth £4.3 million, will be used to transform a house in multiple occupancy (HMO) in York Way, Islington – an area thriving off the ongoing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Embarks on First Logistics Developments in the UK with £200 Million Investment Aug 11, 2025 CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management Limited, as the manager of CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, today announced its entry into the United Kingdom logistics development market through the proposed acquisitions of two prime freehold land plots in the East Midlands, one of the UK’s most established logistics hubs. The sites, known as Manton Wood and Towcester, will be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cynergy Bank and Delancey Launch Strategic Real Estate Lending Partnership Aug 7, 2025 Cynergy Bank, a leading UK relationship bank, and Delancey, a prominent UK-focused real estate asset and investment manager, have established a strategic real estate credit partnership to deploy approximately £1.5 billion over the next three years. The non-exclusive, programmatic joint venture (JV) will originate and execute senior and whole loans ranging from £10 million to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Metro Bank Backs Darwin Leisure Development Fund with £50 Million Five-Year Lending Deal Aug 7, 2025 Metro Bank has today announced a £50 million refinancing agreement with the Darwin Leisure Development Fund (DLDF), a leading owner and operator of luxury holiday and leisure parks across the UK. The five-year facility comprises a £40 million term loan and a £10 million revolving credit facility, designed to provide DLDF with flexible financing as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
MCR Property Group Acquires 1,000-Bed PBSA Portfolio Aug 7, 2025 MCR Property Group has announced the successful acquisition of a 1,013-bed portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), significantly expanding its national presence and further cementing its position as one of the UK’s most active investors in the student living sector. The newly acquired portfolio includes five high-quality, city-centre assets: Corporation Village, Burges House, Pillar Box […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
SmartestEnergy Expands and Extends at Canary Wharf Aug 7, 2025 Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has announced that SmartestEnergy is expanding and extending its office footprint at Canary Wharf, reinforcing its commitment to growth and innovation in the global energy sector. SmartestEnergy, the energy company helping businesses navigate the energy transition, has secured a new agreement to grow its European headquarters at The Columbus Building, 7 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Beauford Capital Confirms £200 Million Development Pipeline as Regeneration Strategy Gains Momentum Aug 6, 2025 Beauford Capital, the investment arm of Beauford Group, has confirmed that its UK development pipeline has reached £200 million, reinforcing its long-term strategy of targeting regeneration-driven urban investment. Following a surge in enquiries since the release of its secured bond offer, the company is on track to expand its portfolio to £250 million by mid-2026. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
EIFO Provides £500 Million Guarantee for UK’s Largest Offshore Wind Project in a Decade Aug 6, 2025 The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has announced a £500 million project finance guarantee for East Anglia Three, a landmark offshore wind farm being developed by ScottishPower Renewables, a subsidiary of Spain’s Iberdrola. With a total project investment of approximately £4.5 billion, East Anglia Three is the largest offshore wind initiative in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
