Cardiff Set for Wales’ Tallest Building with New 35-Storey Tower Jul 11, 2024 Plans for the tallest building in Wales have been unveiled for a prime site in Cardiff. Bluecastle Capital has acquired the final plot at Central Square from Rightacres Property to develop a 35-storey build-to-rent apartment block. The development, which has planning consent, will feature 364 apartments, a commercial pavilion, and additional residential amenity space. At […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sirius Real Estate Raises £150 Million to Boost Property Acquisitions Jul 11, 2024 Sirius Real Estate has announced the successful raising of £150 million to support its property acquisition strategy. The company revealed that it would issue shares at 94p, a slight discount to the closing price on Wednesday. Additionally, Sirius Real Estate is conducting a retail offer of stock via the PrimaryBid platform, which could generate an […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Aviva Investors provides forward funding for new student village complex at Staffordshire University Jul 10, 2024 Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has agreed to acquire and forward fund a fully amortising lease for the creation of a new student village at Staffordshire University. The investment has been made on behalf of Aviva’s Insurance, Wealth and Retirement business, with Aviva Investors providing forward funding via […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Mayor Brabin tells builders to brace for housebuilding boom Jul 10, 2024 Mayor Tracy Brabin has vowed to deliver a “new dawn” for housebuilding across West Yorkshire, by working in lock-step with local housing providers and the new government in Westminster. The West Yorkshire Housing Strategy 2040, the first of its kind for the region, has been unveiled on a visit to Saxton Lane in Leeds, where […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£10 Million Regis Quarter Project in Bognor Regis Backed by Council Jul 10, 2024 Plans for a £10 million development, dubbed the ‘Regis Quarter,’ on the Bognor Regis seafront have been supported by Arun District Council’s economy committee. The proposed development, set to transform the former Brewers Fayre pub and Regis Centre Car Park sites, includes commercial spaces, leisure and tourism areas, overnight accommodation, residential flats, and a theatre. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Guisborough Retail and Business Park Listed for £10.5 Million Jul 10, 2024 Cleveland Gate Retail and Business Park in Guisborough has been put on the market for over £10.5 million. The park, which hosts well-known brands and local businesses, is attracting interest from both national and international property investment firms. The park comprises nearly 40,000 square feet of retail space and 25,000 square feet of business space, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chancerygate and Bridges plans for £77m urban logistics development in Birmingham Jul 10, 2024 Chancerygate and specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Fund Management have submitted plans to speculatively build 270,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics space on a former automotive component manufacturing site in Erdington, Birmingham The joint venture (JV) partners intend to develop a scheme comprising 22 leasehold units ranging from 4,500 sq ft to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Proposal from Bellway PLC for Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC Jul 10, 2024 On 13 June 2024, Bellway p.l.c. (“Bellway”) announced the terms of a possible all-share offer for Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (“Crest Nicholson”). The announcement stated that, in accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code, Bellway was required, by no later than 5.00 p.m. (London time) on 11 July 2024, to either announce a firm intention […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Salix Homes unveils plans for highly sustainable social housing development for older people in Salford Jul 10, 2024 Plans have been unveiled for a new, highly sustainable social housing development exclusively for older people in Salford. Housing association Salix Homes, in partnership with NHS Greater Manchester, are seeking planning permission to build a 69-home ‘independent living scheme’ for the over 55s on disused land on Arrow Street in Higher Broughton. The proposed development, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Switchee announces £5 million investment from Octopus Ventures and AXA IM Alts, as it targets installing its mould and energy bill-reducing device in 1 million UK social Jul 10, 2024 Switchee, a social housing technology provider, today announces a £5 million investment, between new investor Octopus Ventures, and existing investor AXA IM Alts. This announcement follows Switchee securing in May 2023 a £6.5 million investment financing led by AXA IM Alts. Switchee provides tens of thousands of high-tech devices to over 130 social housing providers, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
