Aviva Investors invests £150 million into student accommodation portfolio Jan 18, 2024 Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has acquired a portfolio of six Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) assets and a mixed-use commercial investment, extending its strategic asset allocation to the direct let PBSA sector. The student accommodation portfolio comprises a total of six assets in four cities across the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
HBD completes sale of £80m GDV Mabgate Yard to Cheyne Impact Real Estate Jan 18, 2024 HBD, part of Henry Boot, has announced the sale of its £80m GDV Mabgate Yard development in Leeds, with Cheyne Impact Real Estate selected to bring the scheme forward. Cheyne Impact Real Estate launched in 2014 to tackle housing challenges in the UK through tailoring its housing investment strategy for each location and community, to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harworth completes commercial land sales and affordable housing partnership with Great Places at Riverdale Park, Doncaster Jan 18, 2024 Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, is pleased to announce that its Riverdale Park development in Doncaster is entering its final phase following a series of land parcel sales. The transactions comprise the sale of three pieces of commercial land for a total of £5.7m, to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Henry Boot agrees sale of 759 plots in Swindon to Vistry Jan 18, 2024 Henry Boot PLC announces that its land promotion and planning business, Hallam Land Management (‘HLM’), has unconditionally exchanged contracts for the sale of 759 residential plots in Swindon to Vistry Group PLC (‘Vistry’), the national housebuilder. Located in South Marston, Swindon, HLM secured an option to purchase the site over 20 years ago, and since […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans for mixed residential neighbourhood in Stockport revealed as first conversation launches with local community Jan 18, 2024 Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture between Homes England, Muse and Legal & General – have launched the first community conversation on the £250million plans to create an exciting mixed residential neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, currently known as Stockport 8. Located on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
HMRC Secures Ownership of Croydon HQ for £115 million Jan 18, 2024 In 2017, HMRC relocated to the newly finished 1 Ruskin Square, a nine-storey building, securing a 25-year lease for the entire 180,000 sq ft structure. The recent transaction is part of the government’s initiative to broaden its property holdings and centralise its presence in various office hubs. A spokesperson from HMRC commented, “This acquisition provides […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
How can you make the most out of your trip to UKREiiF? Jan 18, 2024 Our mission at UKREiiF is to provide a platform for discussions and deals to be made. We want you to come away from our event feeling fulfilled, and that you have maximised the value of your visit to Leeds. We’ve put together some ideas to help you get the most out of your trip before […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Yardi announces UKREiiF 2024 partnership Jan 17, 2024 Yardi has announced its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event is in partnership with Pagabo, and is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. Yardi specialises in developing tailored software solutions and mobile apps for real estate investment, asset and property management. Its suite […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ipswich Borough Council latest name to sign up for UKREiiF 2024 Jan 17, 2024 Ipswich Borough Council has confirmed its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event is in partnership with Pagabo and is set to take place between the 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. Led by the UK’s leading property events company Built Environment Networking and supported by some of the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans submitted for £125m new homes scheme at Govan Graving Docks Jan 17, 2024 New City Vision, in collaboration with Glasgow-based architects O’DonnellBrown, has presented ambitious plans to Glasgow City Council for the revitalisation of Govan Graving Docks, a significant step towards establishing a vibrant community in the area. The proposed project envisions the construction of 304 new residences along the southern edge of the site, expanding the Govan […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
