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
Isle of Wight Council Seeks Public Input on New Health Facilities Funding Strategy Feb 23, 2024 The Isle of Wight Council is calling for public feedback on a new strategy aimed at securing developer contributions for health facility enhancements. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB), focuses on gathering financial support from new developments for the improvement of health infrastructure on the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wolverhampton Manufacturing Firm Expands Operations with £7.59 Million WMCA Funding Feb 23, 2024 A Wolverhampton-based family enterprise, Drywall Steel Sections, has expanded its operational capacity, moving into a newly constructed factory twice the size of its former premises. This development comes as part of a broader £13 million project, co-financed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), which contributed £7.59 million to the initiative. Drywall Steel Sections, originally […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Out of the Ashes: Trent Bridge Eyes Major Revamp to Secure Future as Premier Cricket Venue Feb 22, 2024 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club has unveiled ambitious plans for a major redevelopment of Trent Bridge, aiming to bolster its status as a leading venue for Test cricket. Central to these plans is the expansion and partial demolition of the historic Members’ Pavilion, a critical step to meet the evolving demands of international cricket and ensure […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe Champions Northern National Stadium Feb 22, 2024 Manchester United’s new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has revealed plans to potentially construct a new stadium for the club, aiming to revitalise the north of England’s sporting landscape. The current home of the Red Devils, Old Trafford, with a capacity of 74,310, has been their base since 1910. However, Ratcliffe points out that the stadium […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BlackRock Private Markets and Outpost Management Expand Joint Venture with Third Asset Acquisition Feb 22, 2024 Outpost Management, in a strategic alliance with BlackRock Private Markets, has announced the acquisition of The Castle, a premier co-living development in North Acton, from Tide Construction. This venture, part of a joint investment initiative, underscores a significant commitment to reshaping the urban living landscape. The Castle, designed by HTA architects, is poised to become […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stafford Borough Council Takes Bold Step to Revitalise Guildhall Shopping Centre Feb 22, 2024 Stafford Borough Council has taken ownership of the Guildhall Shopping Centre. The acquisition is a key component of a broader regeneration strategy for the town centre, funded by a government grant specifically allocated for this purpose. The shopping centre, which spans a vast 250,000 square feet, had been under the ownership of Mercia Real Estate […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
