Urban Splash Residential Fund Grows Amid Strong Rental Demand Aug 14, 2023 The Urban Splash Residential Fund, based in Manchester and operating under Urban Splash UK Residential LLP, has reported a promising year up until March 2023. With a 7.4% return for investors and an expanding portfolio, the fund is thriving in a demanding rental market. Over the past year, the fund has invested £20.8 million in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chancerygate and Bridges fund management submit plans for £36m, 170,000 sq ft Grade A net zero urban logistics development in Cheshire Aug 14, 2023 Developer Chancerygate and specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Fund Management have submitted plan to speculatively build 170,000 sq ft of highly sustainable Grade A urban logistics space in Adlington, Cheshire. Called Avro Business Park, the proposed scheme is located off London Road, south of Poynton town centre, and will adjoin Adlington Business Park & […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Avant Homes acquires County Durham site to deliver £43.6m 200 new homes development Aug 14, 2023 Avant Homes will start work this month on 200 new homes in Willington, County Durham, with a gross development value of £43.6m after acquiring a 21-acre site in the town. Called Westward Green, the development will feature 15 of Avant Homes’ new house types and comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Investec backs London office sector with £122 million development loan for Unilever’s 283,000 sq ft global headquarters Aug 14, 2023 Investec Real Estate announces that it has provided LCN Capital Partners, a private equity real estate firm, with a £122 million loan for the development of a 283,000 sq ft best-in-class office scheme in Kingston Upon Thames, Southwest London. Unilever, the FTSE 100 multinational consumer goods company, has agreed a pre-let for the entire building for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
How We Achieved ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Management Accreditation Aug 14, 2023 By Nathan Spencer, Director at UKREiiF It’s a question we get asked now and again from those who’re interested in improving their own sustainability credentials, especially to showcase action rather than just ticking boxes on forms and giving lip service to the sustainability agenda. “How did you achieve your sustainable events management accreditation?” For reference […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sustainability in Events – Tips and Tricks For Delegates To Be More Sustainable Aug 11, 2023 By Louise Eyre, Conference Operations Director Having achieved ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Management Accreditation for the inaugural UKREiiF in 2022 and in-person audit at our 2023 event saw us pass with flying colours with zero non-conformities. We’re working to do more to ensure UKREiiF becomes more sustainable year on year, and one key element is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
McLean Public confirm UKREiiF 2024 Partnership Aug 11, 2023 McLean Public, an organisation that provides its clients with a bespoke approach to increasing diversity and inclusion in the executive recruitment of commercial, functional, and technical leaders in the UK has announced its participation in The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Macquarie Asset Management agrees to acquire majority stake in Southern Water Aug 11, 2023 Macquarie Asset Management has today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Southern Water Services Limited (‘Southern Water’). Southern Water provides essential services to 2.6 million water and 4.7 million wastewater customers across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. Under the agreement reached with Southern Water’s existing shareholders, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ongoing investment in Argyll and Bute’s town centres Aug 11, 2023 Ambitious plans for further town centre investment across Argyll and Bute continue to help enhance the area into a great place to work, live and visit. At a meeting of the Policy and Resources committee, councillors approved proposals to support a range of projects with funding from the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment (PBI) Programme. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Landmark planning approval for former Park Lane Mews Hotel Aug 11, 2023 Bain Capital Special Situations and Orka Investments Limited are delighted to confirm that the Park Lane Mews Estate has received planning permission to create a luxury lifestyle boutique hotel and prime residential building. The hotel will feature 82 rooms and destination dining, including a signature restaurant, a vibrant lobby bar and café, and a private […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
