Leeds Set for £22 Million Boost with New Housing Development Feb 27, 2024 Leeds is poised to welcome a transformative housing project, Spinners Yard, following the agreement of a £22 million funding package between Gresham House and Leumi UK. The initiative promises to revitalise the Mabgate area of Leeds city centre, turning a long-neglected brownfield site into a vibrant community hub with 185 new homes. The ambitious project […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hot tip: Uttlesford District Council To sell off £101 Million Chesterford Research Park? Feb 27, 2024 Uttlesford District Council is set to discuss the strategic sale of Chesterford Research Park, valued at approximately £101.8 million, during its upcoming annual budget meeting. This discussion is part of the council’s broader financial management strategy aimed at optimizing its asset portfolio to better serve the community. Chesterford Research Park is a key asset in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cohen & Steers Acquires Stake in LondonMetric, Marking Key Investment in UK Property Sector Feb 27, 2024 Cohen & Steers Capital Management has recently made headlines by acquiring a stake in LondonMetric Property plc, indicating a fresh wave of interest in the UK’s real estate market. Filed on February 26, 2024, the acquisition sees Cohen & Steers taking ownership of 12,235,182 ordinary shares, equivalent to 1.1188% of LondonMetric’s issued securities. This move, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Network Rail Property and Bloc announce strategic partnership with Citra Living Feb 27, 2024 A unique partnership between blocwork, a Network Rail and bloc group joint venture, and Citra Living, has been agreed that plans to build over 2,000 new homes across Great Britain. In the partnership, Network Rail Property (NRP) will draw potential sites from its extensive rail side property portfolio with bloc acting as developer, and Citra Living […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
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
