Vita Group secures £52 million funding for Edinburgh PBSA scheme Dec 17, 2024 Vita Group begins work on its latest purpose-built student accommodation scheme, appointing its lead contractor and securing a £52m development loan from Puma Property Finance. Part of the £240M New Waverley regeneration project, plans to transform this brownfield site into Vita Student’s 267-bed residence can now be put into play. The new plans which included […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to boost growth and living standards Dec 17, 2024 Business leaders from across the UK have been brought together to offer government independent advice and recommendations as it develops a new, modern Industrial Strategy to support the growth mission. The strategy will help maintain a pro-business environment to capture a greater share of internationally mobile investment and motivate domestic business to boost their […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wavensmere Homes Targets Brownfield Land Acquisitions for 1,500 Homes in 2025 Dec 17, 2024 Wavensmere Homes and its associated special purpose vehicles (SPVs) completed 476 houses and apartments during 2024, achieving a record turnover of £105m for its financial year, ending 31st December. Development land in the process of being secured is set to deliver 1,500 new homes. The Birmingham-headquartered housebuilder handed over the keys to 96 houses […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Land announce Studio space at UKREiiF 2025 Dec 16, 2024 The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that British Land have secured the Boulevard Studio space at the annual event taking place between 20th-22nd May 2025, in Leeds. Leading property company British Land has a portfolio of high-quality UK commercial property, focused on London Campuses and Retail & London Urban Logistics […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Starlight Investments Continues Its UK Expansion with Acquisition of Second Major Build-to-Rent Community in Leeds Dec 16, 2024 Starlight Investments (“Starlight”), a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm, has announced the further expansion of its UK portfolio through the acquisition of a 300-suite build-to-rent (“BTR”) community under development in Leeds. The property, purchased from Leeds-based developer, Torsion Group, is in a prime location on the eastern edge of the city centre within walking distance of popular […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
HBD and Feldberg Capital launch joint venture Dec 16, 2024 Feldberg Capital (Feldberg) and HBD, the development and investment arm of Henry Boot, have launched a new joint venture, Origin. A UK focused industrial and logistics platform, Origin will own and develop next generation, ESG compliant industrial and logistics assets predominantly in the mid box market. It will target c.£1 billion of high quality I&L […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ballymore Submits Major Riverside Development Plans for East London Dec 16, 2024 Leading property developer Ballymore has submitted two significant hybrid planning applications to Newham Council for transformative riverside developments in east London. The proposed Thames Road and Knights Road schemes aim to deliver a total of 3,684 new homes while enhancing local infrastructure, community spaces, and employment opportunities. Located next to Thames Barrier Park and Pontoon […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Student Tribe Seals £10.5m Loan from Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance to Fund HMO Portfolio Dec 16, 2024 A major student accommodation provider has sealed a £10.5m residential investment loan to refinance a portfolio of 50 student houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Birmingham, Leeds, Lincoln, and Manchester. The five-year facility to Student Tribe has been issued by Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance, which marks the fifth deal between the businesses in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Eddisons announce UKREiiF 2025 partnership Dec 13, 2024 Eddisons has announced its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 20-22 May 2025, in Leeds. With its headquarters in Leeds, chartered surveying practice and property consultancy Eddisons offers multi-disciplinary services across a variety of sectors. Established in 1844, the company has grown both […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City of London Corporation Approves Plans for 1 Undershaft, Set to Become the Tallest Building in the City Dec 13, 2024 The City of London Corporation has officially approved plans for 1 Undershaft, a 74-storey skyscraper that will rise 309.6 meters (1,015.8 feet), matching The Shard as the tallest building in the UK. The landmark project will add approximately 1.7 million square feet of prime office space to London’s financial district. 1 Undershaft will stand 309.6 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
