Sustainable Growth Pavilion Showcases Innovation and Collaboration at UKREiiF 2024 Feb 27, 2024 The Sustainable Growth Pavilion is brought to you for the third consecutive year by the UK Business Council for Sustainable Development (UKBCSD) and is a key highlight of The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2024. It will bring together industry leaders, sustainability advocates, and innovative companies to drive positive change within the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Thriving Investments secures a further £100 million equity commitment from Universities Superannuation Scheme for flagship PRS strategy Feb 26, 2024 Thriving Investments, the socially conscious fund manager focused on the UK Living sector, has secured a further £100 million of equity from Universities Superannuation Scheme (‘USS’), one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, for its flagship private rented sector (“PRS”) strategy, Picture Living (the “platform”). This latest commitment will support Thriving Investments’ ambition […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Shrewsbury Set for Transformation with Multimillion-Pound Movement and Space Strategy Feb 26, 2024 Shrewsbury’s town centre is on the brink of a major transformation following the unveiling of an ambitious strategy aimed at enhancing movement and public spaces. Titled ‘Shrewsbury Moves’, the initiative seeks to foster a more inviting environment through innovative traffic management and the creation of expansive public areas. With an open consultation process underway, the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Derbyshire’s Former Colliery Site to be Transformed into Residential and Commercial Hub Feb 26, 2024 A groundbreaking earthworks trial has kickstarted the transformation of a former opencast colliery site in Woodville, Derbyshire, into a promising area for residential and commercial development. Conducted by senior engineer Emma Scholes from Curtins, alongside Harworth and contractor AFS, the trials began last April, signaling the first step in repurposing the backfilled land that spans […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bradford’s New £10.7 Million Retirement Flats to Receive Public Funding Feb 26, 2024 Bradford is set to welcome a new development of 51 retirement apartments, thanks to a financial boost of more than £340,000 from public funds. McCarthy Stone, a leader in retirement living solutions, has initiated construction on the development located on a former industrial site off Bradford Road in Idle. The total cost of this project […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bolton’s Crompton Place Shopping Centre to Undergo £300 Million Transformation Feb 26, 2024 Bolton is on the brink of a major transformation as plans to demolish the Crompton Place shopping centre emerge, paving the way for a £300 million redevelopment of the town centre. This ambitious project aims to rejuvenate Bolton, creating a vibrant mixed-use area that will feature retail and leisure spaces, residential units, and health facilities, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The UK’s leading Investment and Infrastructure event launch sustainability champion programme Feb 26, 2024 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has officially launched their Sustainability Champions initiative. UKREiiF have brought in a mandatory Sustainability Pledge, in which all exhibitors and pavilion partners have to sign. Mandatory pointers that partners have to stick to include: In addition to the mandatory agreement, partners and exhibitors are offered the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester’s Derelict Viaduct Set for £200 Million Revival with New Business and Leisure Hub Feb 23, 2024 The Arch Company has received approval to transform disused spaces beneath Manchester’s viaduct on Corporation Street into a vibrant hub for restaurants, shops, and businesses. This initiative is a crucial part of their ambitious £200 million Project 1,000, aiming to repurpose a thousand underutilized or abandoned units across England and Wales by 2030. The project […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LDS and Sancus Facilitate £18.4 Million Housing Development in East London Feb 23, 2024 Rickesh Patel, Director of Real Estate Finance at Mantra Commercial, played a pivotal role in brokering this deal. He praised the LDS team for their adept handling of the complexities involved, highlighting the unique value of LDS’s offering in a market hungry for leverage opportunities that also manage lenders’ risk effectively. LDS and Sancus have […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Breaking News: 35,700 New Homes for Gloucestershire! Feb 23, 2024 Gloucestershire plans to construct 35,700 new homes across Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury over the next two decades. This sweeping initiative, part of the strategic local plan for the three districts, is now open for public consultation, signaling a pivotal moment for residential growth in the region. The proposed development strategy outlines a mix of urban […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
