Unveiling the Hidden Gem of the UK: The Gatwick Diamond Initiative Jan 4, 2024 By Brett North, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Gatwick Diamond Initiative In the picturesque stretch from South London to the vibrant coasts of Brighton and Hove, through the charming landscapes of Newhaven, extending out to North Kent, lies a hidden gem of the UK: the Gatwick Diamond. Encompassing parts of East and West Sussex […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Club Peloton’s Cycle to UKREiiF returns for 2024 Jan 3, 2024 Club Peloton has confirmed that it will be organising Cycle to UKREiiF for the third year running. Cycle to UKREiiF is a multi-day charity challenge that enables people to cycle to and attend the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (21-23 May), while fundraising and networking along the way. In 2024, Cycle to UKREiiF will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Network Rail Boosts Environmental Credentials with Biodiversity Units Purchase for Cambridge Station Jan 3, 2024 Network Rail has bolstered its environmental strategy with the acquisition of 65 biodiversity units from Cambridgeshire County Council. The move is part of the company’s efforts to offset the environmental impact of the new Cambridge South railway station and is in line with upcoming regulations mandating biodiversity net gains for new developments. The new railway […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Brent Cross to Welcome New Six-Storey Big Yellow Self-Storage and Office Space Jan 3, 2024 Brent Cross’s business park is set to see a development boost with the proposed construction of a new six-storey Big Yellow Self-Storage facility, replacing the existing one at Staples Corner, which has been described as “tired and outdated”. The development plans for the Staples Corner site include not only self-storage options but also flexible office […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£4.2bn Government Housing Fund Largely Untapped Amid UK Housing Shortage Jan 3, 2024 More than two-thirds of a £4.2bn government fund designed to boost housing development in the UK remains unspent, despite its initiation over six years ago. Launched in 2017, the British government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund aimed to facilitate the creation of 324,000 new homes by providing local authorities with the necessary funding for infrastructure, including transport […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
TT Group Expands with Over £9.5m Investment in Folkestone and Kegworth Industrial Estates Jan 3, 2024 In a strategic expansion, the TT Group has recently acquired industrial assets valued at over £9.5 million. This includes the freehold of an industrial estate in Folkestone, previously held by Workspace Group PLC, part of the FTSE 250 REIT. Situated on the Three Acre Industrial Estate on Park Farm Road, the Folkestone site is approximately […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Nick Sanderson Boosts Stake in Great Portland Estates with 35 Share Purchase Jan 3, 2024 Nick Sanderson, an insider at Great Portland Estates Plc (LON:GPE), has increased his holdings in the company by purchasing an additional 35 shares. The transaction, carried out on Friday, December 29th, saw the shares bought at an average price of GBX 423 ($5.39) each, totalling an investment of £148.05 ($188.53). Great Portland Estates, a notable […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£25m Deal Seals New Ownership for Leicester’s Meridian Leisure Park Jan 3, 2024 Meridian Leisure Park in Leicester has been acquired by Greenridge Opportunities LP from Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) for £25 million. The transaction, reflecting a yield of 8.50%, was facilitated in an off-market deal with Montagu Evans advising LGIM and Savills representing Greenridge. Located in a strategic position southwest of Leicester City Centre and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harlow Embarks on a Cultural Transformation: £20m Arts Quarter Plan Submitted Jan 3, 2024 Harlow’s town centre is set for a major transformation with the recent submission of a planning application for the £20 million Harlow Arts and Cultural Quarter. This initiative, focusing on the redevelopment of Playhouse and College Square, has received validation from the council’s planning team, with public consultations poised to begin soon. The project, backed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cumberland: The Emerging Energy Coast, Poised for a Revolution Jan 3, 2024 As part of our highly popular Hidden Gems campaign, we asked four of Cumberland’s key decision-makers to pitch what makes the area such a juicy prospect for investment. Mark Fryer, Leader of Cumberland Council: Cumberland is redefining itself as the Energy Coast, a beacon of innovation in green power. Our region, often overshadowed in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
