British Land and AustralianSuper partner with King’s College London to promote science and technology innovation at Canada Water Jul 8, 2024 Joint venture partners British Land and AustralianSuper have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King’s College London (King’s) – a top 10 UK ranked university – aimed at establishing a dedicated science and technology innovation campus at Canada Water. The Zone 2 London destination is undergoing a 53-acre transformation, the most significant of its […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Avant Homes acquires site to deliver £66.5m 300 new home development Jul 8, 2024 Avant Homes acquires site to deliver £66.5m 300 new home development. Subject to planning, Avant Homes will build 300 of its practically designed, energy efficient two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, which will have a gross development value of £66.5m. The proposed development, located on land off Thurnscoe Bridge Lane, Thurnscoe. will comprise 13 of Avant […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans for New Commercial Space at Manchester’s 77-79 Mosley Street Jul 8, 2024 Architect Atelier MB has applied for planning and listed building consent on behalf of Biz Assets to transform the empty premises at 77-79 Mosley Street, Manchester. If approved by Manchester City Council, the proposals would create 21,500 sq ft of commercial space, with 13,000 sq ft designated for offices and nearly 9,000 sq ft for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
“The Big Ask”: What Do You Want from the New Government? Jul 8, 2024 As the dust settles after an epic UK election, UKREiiF has gathered opinions from key figures across the UK’s built environment sector to answer a simple question: ‘What is your ask of this new government?’. We gathered the thoughts of experts from various sectors, including housing, construction, investment, logistics, and more, for their take on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northern Group Acquires 19 Spring Gardens in Manchester City Centre Jul 4, 2024 Northern Group has expanded its commercial portfolio by acquiring the 37,000 sq ft office building at 19 Spring Gardens, Manchester. The deal was completed for an undisclosed amount, though Land Registry records show that BNP Paribas purchased the building for £13 million in 2015. CBRE acted as the agent for Northern Group, with OBI and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Great Portland Estates Reports Robust Leasing Activity and Strategic Acquisitions Jul 4, 2024 Great Portland Estates plc (GPE) has released a trading update for the quarter ending 30 June 2024, showcasing continued robust leasing demand and strategic growth initiatives. Despite a nearly full portfolio, GPE signed new leasing deals worth £4.3 million during the quarter, exceeding the valuer’s Estimated Rental Value (ERV) by 7.7%. This performance supports the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans Unveiled for 576 Apartments Near Reading Station Jul 4, 2024 Developers Peveril Securities and Sladen Estates have revealed plans to replace three office buildings in Reading town centre with a new development of 576 apartments. The site, currently home to Napier Court offices near the station and town centre, will be transformed into an 11-storey residential complex. This project aims to provide a mix of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Surrey County Council Announces Tender Opportunity for Phase 2 Extra Care Housing Jul 4, 2024 Surrey County Council has announced a tender opportunity for the second phase of its extra care housing initiative, which will be delivered under a design, build, finance, and operate (DBFO) contract. This phase follows the successful outcomes of the Pond Meadow (Phase 1a) and Phase 1b Extra Care Housing tenders, in line with the Council’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
NewRiver REIT plc acquires Ellandi Management Limited Jul 4, 2024 NewRiver is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ellandi Management Limited (‘Ellandi’), an asset and development management business focused on UK retail and regeneration. This acquisition provides NewRiver’s existing Capital Partnership business with additional scale and diversification, as well as introducing complementary experience of managing destination shopping centres and regeneration projects, and is consistent with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Trafalgar Group Acquires Northshore Shipyard in Chichester Jul 3, 2024 The Trafalgar Group has announced the acquisition of Northshore Shipyard in Itchenor, Chichester Harbour. This 4-acre site includes boatyards, lifting facilities, commercial space, and office areas, alongside a deep-water pontoon, two slipways, a café, and commercial buildings totalling 60,000 square feet. Jonny Boys, Managing Director of The Trafalgar Group, said, “We are delighted to officially […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
