AXA IM Alts to acquire historic BBC Elstree Centre in first investment into the U.K. TV and film studios sector Jan 16, 2024 AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments with €184 billion of assets under management[1], has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of the world-famous BBC Elstree Centre in North West London, with the acquisition due to complete in early 2025. The acquisition will represent AXA IM Alts’ first investment into the U.K.’s TV and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Elite REIT preferential offering oversubscribed with subscription rate at more that 120% successfully raised £28 million to solidify capital structure Jan 16, 2024 Elite Commercial REIT Management Pte. Ltd., the manager (the “Manager”) of Elite Commercial REIT (“Elite REIT”), is pleased to announce the successful completion of Elite REIT’s preferential offering to raise gross proceeds of approximately £28 million (the “Preferential Offering”). A total of 103,354,690 Preferential Offering units were offered to existing Unitholders at a ratio of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Panmure Gordon and Liberum to merge to create the UK’s largest independent Investment Bank Jan 16, 2024 Panmure Gordon and Liberum today announce an all-share merger to create the UK’s largest independent Investment Bank. Panmure Liberum will have the biggest retained base of quoted clients across the UK market and will bring together their combined entrepreneurialism, deep and broad sector knowledge, and shared ambitions to establish a market leader in UK Investment […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Trojan Energy secured £26 million investment from BGF and Scottish National Investment Bank Jan 16, 2024 Trojan Energy, the on-street electric vehicle charging specialist, has secured a significant £26 million investment to facilitate its ambitious growth plans. The funding round comprises £8 million from growth capital investor, BGF alongside an £18 million follow-on investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank (the Bank). Launched in 2016, Trojan Energy’s patented charging technology provides […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cain secures £188M refinancing for The Stage from Macquarie Capital Jan 16, 2024 Cain International (‘Cain’), the privately held investment firm, alongside McCourt Partners, Galliard Homes, Vanke, and Investec has secured a £188M refinancing for the residential component of The Stage, a landmark mixed-use development in the heart of Shoreditch, entirely from the balance sheet of Macquarie Capital. Situated on the site of Shakespeare’s historic Curtain Theatre, the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Hill Group acquires 71 acres to deliver landmark development in South-East Buckinghamshire Jan 16, 2024 Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has today announced the acquisition of 71 acres of land with outline planning for a significant new settlement in Little Chalfont, south-east Buckinghamshire. The acquisition of the former golf club site and neighbouring property was facilitated by the acquisition of two local landowner companies, Biddulph (Buckinghamshire) Ltd. and Homestead (REL) […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Torus Greenlights Major Housing Development on Cowley Hill Site Jan 16, 2024 A North West housing association, Torus, has recently obtained permission to commence a significant housing project, marking the first phase of a plan to construct over 1,000 homes. This development takes place on the Cowley Hill site, identified as the largest single housing allocation in the St Helens local plan, with a total of 1,100 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Aviva Investors acquires distribution park in Leicestershire Jan 16, 2024 Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has completed the purchase of Leicester Distribution Park (“LEDP”), an industrial and logistics asset spanning more than 713,500 sq ft. The eight-unit scheme is fully-let and was developed in three phases between 2017 and 2022. Aligning with Aviva Investors’ continued focus on sustainability, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ashington’s Town Centre Regeneration Gains Momentum with Key Site Acquisitions Jan 16, 2024 The Council is poised to bolster the ongoing £30 million regeneration of Ashington, with plans to acquire two pivotal town-centre sites. The move to purchase properties at Wansbeck Square and 2-4 Woodhorn Road, known as ‘Grand Corner’, for just over £1.5 million, is a strategic step in the town’s revitalisation efforts. This acquisition, recommended to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Fiddler’s Ferry Site to Transform into Vibrant Community with 860 New Homes Jan 16, 2024 Warrington’s Fiddler’s Ferry, a substantial brownfield site in the region, is on the cusp of a transformative redevelopment. The project, driven by the pressing need for various types of housing in the area, aims to alleviate the strain on local housing demands. A vast number of residents find themselves either on waiting lists or burdened […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
