UKREiiF News

Homes England, Oaktree Capital and Greycoat Real Estate form master developer partnership to unlock large sites across England

Oaktree Capital Management, Greycoat Real Estate and Homes England have announced the launch of a £250 million master developer joint venture, designed to unlock and accelerate large-scale development sites across England.   The partnership will target large or complex sites with the potential to deliver more than 1,000 homes each. With a focus on delivering high-quality environments […]

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Greystar acquires Point Campus Student Development for c.£125m

Greystar has completed the purchase of Point Campus in Dublin, the largest off-campus student accommodation complex in the country, from global asset manager DWS Group for approximately €150m. The transaction marks Greystar’s first venture into the student accommodation market in Ireland. The fully occupied student accommodation centre is located in the Dublin Docklands and comprises […]

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Gresham regeneration plans move forward after multi-million pound injection

Plans for transformational scheme to regenerate a key site in the heart of Middlesbrough from next spring have moved forward after new funding was approved. Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC) has agreed to provide a further £7million to breathe life into Gresham with the development of a new hotel alongside professional living and student accommodation. The […]

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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority announces pavilion at UKREiiF 2025

The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have secured a pavilion at the annual event taking place between 20th-22nd May 2025, in Leeds. Under the leadership of South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) unites the local authorities of […]

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UK Government Announces Unprecedented Involvement in UKREiiF 2025

The UK Government is set to make a significant impact at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), taking place in Leeds from 20–22 May 2025. This marks the Government’s most substantial engagement yet with the forum, showcasing its commitment to driving nationwide economic growth through collaboration with industry leaders. Ministers and senior […]

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Nottingham City Council Approves Phase Two of Student Accommodation at Island Quarter

Nottingham City Council has officially granted permission for Conygar to proceed with the second phase of student accommodation development at the Island Quarter. This next phase will deliver 394 high-quality student flats across four interconnected buildings, ranging from seven to 11 stories. The approved development includes: The project builds on the recent completion of Winfield […]

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Maslow Capital Provides £74 Million Landmark Loan for Orwell Real Estate and HGP’s 492-Unit Build-to-Rent Project in Basildon

Maslow Capital has completed a £74 million development loan to fund a landmark Build-to-Rent (BTR) project in Basildon town centre. Introduced by real estate debt advisors Karis Capital, the scheme will be delivered by a joint venture between Orwell Real Estate and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP), comprising 492 residential units, 1,218 sq m of shared […]

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Frasers Group Secures Approval for HQ Campus on Warwickshire Green Belt

Frasers Group has received approval from Rugby Borough Council for its ambitious plan to build a new headquarters campus on green belt land near Ansty, Warwickshire. Despite significant opposition, the council’s planning committee voted seven to five in favour of the project, which will cover 112.9 hectares (approximately 279 acres). The development will include five […]

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Firethorn Trust secures £29.95m Leumi UK financing for Edinburgh PBSA development

Commercial real estate investor, developer and asset manager, Firethorn Trust, has secured a £29.95million debt package from Leumi UK to deliver its first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme. The financing will support the delivery of a 230-bed PBSA project in Leith, Edinburgh, which Firethorn acquired in February 2024. Forming part of the Leith Walk redevelopment […]

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Etex announce UKREiiF 2025 pavilion

Etex 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. Global building materials leader, Etex, is dedicated to inspiring safer, more sustainable, and smarter living spaces worldwide. For the first time, Etex has secured its own dedicated pavilion […]

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