£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
Muse appointed as private-sector partner for £4bn Bristol Temple Quarter regeneration Jan 8, 2026 Muse has been selected as the private-sector development partner for the long-planned £4 billion regeneration of Bristol’s Temple Quarter, encompassing Temple Meads West and St Philip’s Marsh. The appointment gives Muse the lead role in redeveloping Temple Meads West, the area on the western side of Bristol Temple Meads station that forms the central focus […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
A&o Hostels Expands into Manchester with Acquisition of Two City Centre Hotels Jan 8, 2026 A&o Hostels has acquired two adjoining hotel properties in central Manchester as part of its European expansion and £500 million growth strategy. The group purchased the freehold of two four‑storey hotels on Portland and Dickinson Streets, previously operated under Accor franchises as an ibis and a Novotel. The site is strategically located between Deansgate and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Primark to Open First New London Store in Nearly a Decade at Wimbledon Quarter Jan 8, 2026 Primark has announced plans to open a new store at Wimbledon Quarter, marking its first new London location in almost a decade. The retailer will take over part of the former Debenhams unit on the ground floor of Wimbledon Quarter, with the new store expected to span approximately 24,000 square feet. The opening represents a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Belfast Harbour submits plans for 600-home mixed-use waterfront redevelopment at Clarendon Wharf Jan 8, 2026 Belfast Harbour has submitted a full planning application to Belfast City Council for a major mixed-use redevelopment at Clarendon Wharf, setting out proposals to deliver more than 600 new homes on the city’s waterfront. The plans would transform an underused section of the Harbour Estate into a new, sustainable city-centre neighbourhood. The residential element comprises […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
