Cheyne Capital Secures Two New Local Authority Pension Funds for Impact Real Estate Strategy Jul 17, 2023 Greater Manchester Pension Fund and South Yorkshire Pensions Authority have joined the London Borough of Newham as the latest Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) committing to Cheyne Capital’s Impact Real Estate strategy. Cheyne Impact Real Estate specialises in building high quality housing both for general needs and specialist purposes. Within its projects, a significant proportion […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF: Why We’re Measuring Social Value Jul 17, 2023 By Fahmida Nisa, Project Manager at UKREiiF “That’s definitely a first for us”. This was the reply we got when approaching social value measurement experts Loop as we looked to understand how we could measure and evidence the social impact UKREiiF was going to have. We think it might even be a UK first: measuring […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BR Properties Ltd expands operations with funding from Cynergy Bank Jul 14, 2023 BR Properties Limited is ready to take the next steps in its business development plan, helped by a £1.3m refinancing deal from Cynergy Bank. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, BR Properties Limited drew down the funding on a fixed rate loan to expand their portfolio of properties, including several residential buy-to lets, with confidence in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
ISG reappointed to £1 billion Pagabo Refit and Refurbishment Framework Jul 14, 2023 ISG has been successfully reappointed to the £1 billion Pagabo Refit and Refurbishment Framework – a procurement vehicle designed to fast-track and maximise efficiencies for essential public capital works improvement programmes. As part of the first framework iteration, ISG delivered notable schemes at the Royal College of Arts and at the Epping Forest Council Civic […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
National political expert joins Cavendish’s advisory board Jul 14, 2023 Leading and award-winning communications consultancy Cavendish Consultancy (formerly BECG Group) has appointed national political expert and Michael Gove’s former Special Adviser, Charlie Rowley as a Senior Strategic Advisor to the Consultancy’s Advisory Board. With a deep understanding of issues across the whole political spectrum, the political and media adviser has an impressive background of over […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
30,800 homes & 300 hectares commercial property propose in Shropshire Jul 14, 2023 Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will be asked to endorse a response to the Planning Inspector’s Interim Findings report next week, as part of ongoing work to establish Shropshire’s new Local Plan. The draft Shropshire Local Plan was submitted for examination in September 2021, followed by a first stage of hearings with inspectors in July 2022 and January 2023. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Major Housing Development in Hull to Feature Riverside Promenade and Family-Friendly Spaces Jul 14, 2023 The Hull city council has revealed plans for a significant housing development in central Hull, focusing on the east bank of the River Hull between Myton and Drypool bridges. The project, known as the “East Bank Urban Village,” aims to revitalize the area as part of a city center regeneration program. The council’s report provides […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans submitted for Crescent Innovation North Jul 14, 2023 Following a major community consultation exercise, plans have been submitted to Salford City Council by The English Cities Fund (ECF) and the University of Salford to bring forward Crescent Innovation North – a key part of the wider £2.5bn, 252-acre Crescent masterplan. The Crescent Innovation North application covers an area of approximately 29 acres and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The PG Group secures £7.4m Paragon Bank finance for Bristol apartments scheme Jul 13, 2023 Paragon Bank’s Development Finance division has provided a £7.4m finance package to support the development of 34 apartments by The PG Group in Redcross Mews, Bristol. The Redcross Mews development consists of 34 one, two and three-bedroom flats, five of which will be shared ownership. Construction is set to complete in Summer 2024. The PG […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cohort Capital £11 Million Loan for West London Life Sciences Hub Jul 13, 2023 Cohort Capital has facilitated a £11 million loan for the refinance of The Life Science Park located in Sunbury-on-Thames, West London. The park, which is housed in a Grade II-listed Victorian pump house, underwent extensive conversion and restoration in 2022. Spanning over 55,000 square feet, the park comprises high-quality laboratory space. The loan, with a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
