Huge HOP Film and Television Studio submitted for planning in Bedfordshire Oct 31, 2022 A masterplan for a new film and television studio campus in central Bedfordshire near Stewartby has been submitted for planning. The scheme redevelops a 143-acre site and former clay mineral quarry to provide over 1.75m sq ft flexible studio space together with on-site accommodation, amenities and a re-wilded water body and canal for developer VERB […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Asda completes purchase of 132 Co-Op petrol forecourt sites Oct 31, 2022 Asda has today confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of 132 grocery retail sites, with attached petrol stations, from The Co-Op as part of its strategy to enter the convenience retail space and create an exciting new part of the Asda business that brings Asda value to more Asda communities. The acquisition, which was initially […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Principality Building Society commits £26m to Caredig Homes Oct 27, 2022 Principality Building Society have completed a new deal for Caredig, a Swansea based Housing Association worth £26m, which will help them to deliver their ambition of building 700 new affordable homes in South Wales by 2030. Caredig (formerly known as Family Housing) manages over 2,897 high quality affordable homes, providing a range of services, with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Energy Generation funds EV charging infrastructure in the North of England Oct 27, 2022 By Be.EV Octopus Energy Generation today announces its first investment in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, helping accelerate the country’s transition to green, electric transport. Octopus Energy Generation is earmarking up to £110m on behalf of its Sky fund (ORI SCSp) in Manchester-based EV public charging network Be.EV to scale and install new […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£1.14 billion devolution deal for the East Midlands Oct 26, 2022 Derbyshire has been chosen, alongside Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham, to pioneer a new East Midlands Combined Authority. The deal will see £1.14 billion come to the region over 30 years and, as one of the largest combined authorities, will have greater influence at the highest levels to deliver a better quality of life for local […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LH1 Global Secure £100m Residential Development Deal at Leeds South Bank Oct 26, 2022 Leading International Property Consultants LH1 Global have brokered one of the UK’s most exciting residential development deals in the thriving City of Leeds. Occupying a prominent position on Leeds South Bank, the site was sourced by LH1 Global, on behalf of Pascoe Homes. The expansive site sits within the South Bank Regeneration Project, one of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£40m investment in MHS homes takes PIC total to £130 million Oct 26, 2022 Pension Insurance Corporation (‘PIC’), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, has made a fourth investment, of £40 million, in secured debt issued by MHS homes, a social housing provider based in Kent, building on a long-term relationship. This investment will fund the development of over 600 new properties. PIC’s first debt investment in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans approved for Dundee’s new £60M community campus Oct 26, 2022 Dundee councillors have approved plans for a new £60m campus on the site of St. Saviours School in the city’s east end. Plans by architects Holmes Miller for an integrated educational and community facility for the East End Community Campus will cater for almost 1900 pupils of Braeview Academy and Craigie High School and their […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester Council launches major Wythenshawe consultation Oct 26, 2022 The Masterplan will build upon the Garden City principles for self-contained, self-sufficient residential communities with easy and local access to schools, health and community facilities, shops and recreation. Over 1,500 new homes are provided. The site covers an area of 23,000 sqm and includes a number of existing assets, including the pedestrianised Civic Shopping Centre, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bridges Fund Management to make major investment into Evora Global Oct 25, 2022 London-based management consultancy firm, GRAPH Strategy, has completed a comprehensive commercial due diligence project to support a substantial investment into ESG real-estate consultancy, Evora Global. GRAPH was appointed by Bridges Fund Management, Farview Equity Partners and MSCI to complete a detailed assessment of Evora’s position and the growth potential of its core markets. GRAPH was […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
