The ACCESS Pool is seeking a Social and Affordable Housing investment manager Jan 19, 2024 The ACCESS Pool, which consists of assets totalling c.£35bn on behalf of participating Pension Funds, is seeking a Social and Affordable Housing investment manager to manage a combined UK and Regional Mandate. It is anticipated that the total initial mandate size will be c. £125 million, with potential to grow thereafter, to be invested […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
abrdn and Custodian Property Income REIT form £1bn all-share merger Jan 19, 2024 Custodian Property Income REIT (CREI) and abrdn Property Income Trust (API) have successfully completed an all-share merger, establishing a combined entity boasting a diverse portfolio of approximately 200 assets, collectively valued at over £1 billion. The portfolio will consist of, office, retail distribution warehousing, industrial and other alternative assets such as student housing, data centres, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stoford wins approval for £30m HQ redevelopment in Wolverhampton Jan 18, 2024 Planning consent has been granted for the new £30 million headquarters of Task Consumer Products in Wolverhampton, which could create up to 50 new jobs. Leading commercial property developer, Stoford, has been given approval to deliver c.210,000 sq ft of industrial/distribution accommodation on an 18-acre site at Citygate Park, Stafford Road in Wolverhampton. It […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northstone and Torus reveal plans to deliver sustainable community of 100% affordable homes in Wigan Jan 18, 2024 Wigan is set to get a much-needed affordable homes boost thanks to a new £22 million deal between homebuilder Northstone and the region’s largest affordable housing provider Torus. Plans for the 113-home development off Stothert Street in Atherton – to be known as ‘Popple’ – were approved by Wigan Council last month. Now, a landmark […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Seddon confirms UKREiiF 2024 partnership Jan 18, 2024 Seddon, a leading housing partnerships and property services company known for its excellence in delivering innovative projects has officially announced its participation as an exhibitor at the upcoming UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. As a frontrunner in the construction industry, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Iceni Projects announce Cycle to UKREiiF 2024 Jan 18, 2024 Iceni Projects have announced a 251-mile cycle ride from London or Glasgow to The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), in Leeds. Consultants Iceni focus on creating and enhancing places for people. Their work encompasses various aspects of the built environment, such as, residential, workplace and recreational spaces. Iceni emphasise the importance of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
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
