Plans for New Manchester Neighbourhoods with Nearly £4bn Investment Set for Approval Aug 24, 2023 Manchester council’s planning committee is set to approve plans for new neighbourhoods in North Manchester, including thousands of homes, a school, and a health centre. The major development is part of a £4bn project to rejuvenate this part of the city, known as the Victoria North scheme. The scheme aims to build 15,000 homes over […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Feasibility Study to Explore £7m Industrial Estate in Keighley Aug 24, 2023 Bradford Council has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study into the potential development of an industrial estate in the Beechcliffe area of Keighley. The council-owned site, comprising 8 acres adjacent to the Hard Ings roundabout, has been earmarked for employment uses since the early ’90s. With up to £7m allocated for the development by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Arrow Global Expands Reach by Acquiring Full Control of Maslow Capital Aug 24, 2023 Manchester-based asset manager Arrow Global Group has taken full control of Maslow Capital, a real estate finance provider headquartered in London. This acquisition comes after Arrow Global initially purchased a significant minority stake in Maslow Capital in December 2021. Arrow Global itself was taken over by TDR Capital, a private equity firm, in a £565 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Sugar Advances with 1,100 Home Development in York Aug 23, 2023 British Sugar is taking significant steps forward with one of York’s largest housing schemes, seeking final approval for up to 1,100 homes at the 39.54-hectare site at Plantation Drive. The development, which has been in the planning stages for several years, has now been outlined with a new timetable, projecting the final homes to be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Paragon Bank Funds £26m for 170-Unit Housing Scheme in Essex Aug 23, 2023 Paragon Bank has entered into a financial agreement with Chase Homes, offering a £26 million package to back a housing project in Saffron Walden, Essex. This initiative will comprise 170 housing units. The funding package, which includes a £24 million revolving credit facility and a £2 million VAT support package, will enable the acquisition of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Landsec Considers Major Investment in Liverpool One Shopping Centre Aug 23, 2023 Landsec, one of the UK’s leading Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), is reportedly eyeing a £350 million investment for a controlling 69% stake in Liverpool One, the prominent shopping centre in the heart of Liverpool. The stake is presently held by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), which has engaged JLL to seek a buyer. Liverpool […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Major Property Acquisitions in Edinburgh and Glasgow Signal Robust Market Aug 23, 2023 In a series of significant property deals, French investor Remake Asset Management has acquired a prime office and retail block in Edinburgh, while S Hotels & Resorts has secured the freehold of Mercure Glasgow City Hotel. Remake Asset Management’s acquisition of the property at 40 Princes Street, Edinburgh, was finalized for £29.53 million. Built in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wirral Set to Welcome a Green Urban Village with 1,600 New Residences Aug 23, 2023 In a significant move towards urban regeneration, Ion Property Developments has unveiled plans to transform the historic Birkenhead Gas Works site into a state-of-the-art eco-friendly community, named the Hind Street Urban Garden Village. This ambitious project is set to house a primary school and a sprawling 648,000 sq ft of commercial area. The company has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester University Launches Search for Partner in £400m Student Housing Project Aug 22, 2023 The University of Manchester is on the lookout for a student housing partner to undertake a significant redevelopment project at its Fallowfield campus. The contract, valued between £275m and £400m, involves the design, construction, financing, and operation of new student halls. The ambitious plan aims to replace existing bedspaces with up to 3,300 new ones, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Investment Fund Acquires Multiple Properties in Key Cities Aug 22, 2023 The Urban Splash Residential Fund has made a significant investment to expand its portfolio, acquiring 129 homes across Manchester, Salford, and Leeds. This £15 million investment has increased the number of homes in the Urban Splash UK Residential LLP (USUKR) portfolio by 41%, bringing the total to 437 homes. The acquisition also adds £1.3 million […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
