Revealed: The 20 English Towns and Cities to get 11,500 New Homes Feb 14, 2024 The government has announced the 20 towns and cities poised to benefit from the construction of 11,500 new homes. This initiative aims to provide a substantial boost to housing availability, targeting previously developed brownfield sites to accommodate this significant increase. The strategy not only seeks to make home ownership more attainable for younger buyers but […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Berkeley Secures £125m Loan from Homes England for 8000 Homes Feb 14, 2024 Berkeley Group, a leading housebuilder, has obtained a £125 million loan from Homes England to support the development of 8,000 homes across three challenging brownfield sites. These projects, located in Newham and Southwark, London, have been identified as “highly complex” by Homes England, necessitating a substantial initial investment to proceed. The funding is part of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hot Tip: Enfield Town Set for Transformation with Public Consultation Feb 14, 2024 Residents of Enfield Town have been invited to share their thoughts on the initial stage of an eagerly anticipated transformation of the area. The consultation is part of the ‘Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhoods’ scheme. This project aims to rejuvenate the town centre with new public spaces, pedestrian crossings, junction improvements, and footpaths following a £6m […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Buckinghamshire Council Approves Plans for 1,150 New Homes in Countryside Development Feb 14, 2024 Buckinghamshire Council has finalised plans for the construction of a new housing estate, Shenley Park, which includes 1,150 homes on countryside land. This decision was made on Tuesday, marking a crucial step in the area’s development located on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, within the Whaddon parish. The Shenley Park project is a key element […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Real Estate partners with Acacia Care to fund three purpose-built care homes for the elderly Feb 14, 2024 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading specialist real estate investor and lender, announces c. £35m of funding to three new care homes in the Octopus Healthcare Fund’s (OHF) portfolio of more than 100 homes. These homes will provide a total of more than 200 high-quality beds, having been funded as part […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Weston Homes To Launch £315M – 900 More New Homes Across London & The South-East Feb 14, 2024 Leading volume housebuilder Weston Homes has announced it will launch and develop an additional £315 million of new residential schemes this year, providing almost 900 more new homes across London and the South-East with two further London commuter projects at planning application stage offering another 650 homes, adding in excess of 1,500 new homes to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Karis Capital Facilitates £25 Million Loan To Deliver Student Development In Leeds Feb 13, 2024 Karis Capital, has arranged a £25.25 million development loan for joint venture partners Zenzic Capital and Torsion Group to deliver an impressive 183-unit student accommodation development in Leeds. The capital sourced by Karis will enable Zenzic and Torsion to tackle the current shortage of high-quality PBSA sites across the UK, which has compelled this collaborative […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Derry City and Strabane District Council Seeks Public Input on Newtownstewart Town Centre’s Future Feb 13, 2024 The Derry City and Strabane District Council has initiated a public consultation to gather insights and opinions on the proposed Newtownstewart Town Centre Regeneration Framework. Starting today, the four-week consultation is accessible via the Council’s website, inviting feedback from residents, local businesses, and community stakeholders on the draft framework. This draft document outlines strategies for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Tritax Big Box Set to Acquire UKCM in a £924 Million Deal, Creating a £3.9 Billion Real Estate Powerhouse Feb 13, 2024 Tritax Big Box, a leading warehouse operator with major clients such as Ocado, Amazon, and B&Q, has announced its agreement to purchase UK Commercial Property REIT (UKCM) for £924 million. This strategic acquisition is poised to form a colossal real estate entity valued at £3.9 billion, boasting a combined property portfolio of £6.3 billion predominantly […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackstone to Form Major UK Industrial Property Powerhouse by Merging Warehouse Landlords Feb 13, 2024 Blackstone Inc. is set to consolidate its warehouse property interests in the UK, merging St Modwen and Industrials REIT with other assets from 25 acquisitions to launch Indurent, a new entity poised to become a leading force in the UK’s industrial real estate market. This strategic move aims to streamline operations and enhance the company’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
