Women in Sustainable Construction & Property Group join UKREiiF 2024 Jan 24, 2024 Women in Sustainable Construction & Property group have confirmed its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May, in Leeds. Women in Sustainable Construction & Property is a LinkedIn networking group with a common agenda to combat climate change and share information on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
West Yorkshire confirmed as Destination Partner at UKREiiF 2024 Jan 24, 2024 West Yorkshire will once again be host to the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2024. As the home of UKREiiF since its inaugural year in 2022, Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region have played a pivotal role in the event’s growth and success. Set to take place on 21-23 May in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Invesco introduces an innovative global direct real estate fund tailored for UK DC schemes Jan 24, 2024 Invesco Real Estate unveils its latest offering, the Invesco Global Direct Property Fund (GDPF), specifically designed for UK defined contribution (DC) schemes. With a commitment to delivering potentially superior returns and a reduced risk profile, this fund, managed by the £73.8 billion global real estate investment business, emphasizes portfolio diversification and provides straightforward access to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greater Gwent Pension Fund builds on levelling up investments Jan 24, 2024 The Greater Gwent Pension Fund has unveiled a comprehensive three-year strategy aimed at enhancing its investment approach in the UK. The strategic plan entails a deliberate effort to “level up” by directing approximately 6% of its portfolio towards infrastructure and real estate investments during this period. The £4 billion pension fund has indicated that its […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BGO surpasses target with final close of third Europe Secured Lending Fund at €1.38B Jan 24, 2024 BGO, a leading global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lending advisor, and provider of real estate services, has today announced the successful final close of its third Europe Secured Lending Fund, with a total of €1.38 billion in commitments from 40 global institutional investors. The Fund surpassed its initial target of €1.35 billion. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£105m loan secured for Scape Living Hammersmith student scheme Jan 24, 2024 A £105 million loan to fund the development of a student accommodation project by Scape Living in Hammersmith, West London, from NatWest and Virgin Money, has been secured Dominus Group have also backed the project by way of a forward funding agreement to Scape Living. During the three year deal, Virgin Money and NatWest will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vita Group secures planning for a new 267-bed Vita Student PBSA development in Edinburgh Jan 24, 2024 Plans for a 267-bed purpose-built student accommodation building (PBSA) in Edinburgh brought forward by Vita Group have been approved. In the planning meeting, which happened on Wednesday 24 January, the Development Management sub committee at City of Edinburgh Council approved plans for the new Vita Student residence at New Waverley North, part of the £240M New Waverley regeneration project. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
SLR acquires ITPEnergised Jan 24, 2024 SLR have announced that they have successfully acquired ITPEnergised. ITPEnergised is a UK headquartered consultancy with a strong focus on the renewables sector. They have over 100 team members located across the UK and overseas. ITPEnergised brings specialist technical advisory services targeting the high-growth renewable energy, corporate, industrial, property and urban regeneration sectors. They […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green Light for Re-opening of Govan Drydock Jan 24, 2024 Govan Drydock Limited, located in the heart of Glasgow has been given the green light to re-open. Glasgow City Council has granted a Change of Use Planning Consent, which will allow the full re-opening of Drydock Number 1, which was previously designated derelict. Govan Drydock is now operational as a ship repair and maintenance facility. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Pension Insurance Corporation announced as UKREiiF 2024 partner Jan 23, 2024 Pension Insurance Corporation (“PIC”), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, is announced as a partner of The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum 2024 (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event is in partnership with Pagabo, and is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. PIC’s purpose is to pay the pensions […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
