UKREiiF: Showcasing the UK’s Opportunities in Emerging Markets and Hidden Gems Dec 14, 2023 By Nathan Spencer, Director, UKREiiF It’s difficult to have a pulse on everything taking place nationally, but I take great pleasure in speaking to local authorities up and down the UK to understand their challenges and the unique opportunities that are present across their regions. For the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge acquire a 2.6-acre site in Waltham Cross to develop a c. £25m scheme Dec 14, 2023 Fiera Real Estate (“Fiera”) and Wrenbridge are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 2.6 acre site on Britannia Road, Waltham Cross. The business plan is to speculatively develop a mid-box urban logistics unit with a GDV of c.£25m. This represents the sixth acquisition for the Fiera Real Estate Logistics Development Fund UK (“FRELD”) which […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Olympian Homes & Housing Growth Partnership announce Joint Venture to deliver £120 million, 790-bed PBSA scheme Dec 14, 2023 Olympian Homes, the established commercial and residential developer, and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) have formed an equity Joint Venture (JV) to deliver a 790-bed Purpose Built Student Accommodation Scheme (“PBSA”) in Nottingham city centre. The scheme, which will also include 19 affordable homes, has a Gross Development Value of c. £120 million. Known as ‘Forest […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Corporate Peer Challenge report published Dec 14, 2023 A Local Government Association review has described South Cambridgeshire District Council as being in a positive financial position – with a comprehensive and innovative response to the cost-of-living crisis. The District Council has recently taken part in a Corporate Peer Challenge, which is run by the Local Government Association (LGA) and designed to provide robust, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BP Pulse teams up with leading development firm, The Galliard Apsley Partnership, to acquire & develop sites across the UK Dec 14, 2023 bp pulse is collaborating with leading development firm, The Galliard Apsley Partnership, a joint venture between Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital, to help tackle a key challenge in expanding its UK EV charging network – the availability of land suitable for EV charging sites. The Galliard Apsley Partnership is working with bp pulse to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hines published 2024 global investment outlook: disciplined capital, prospects ahead Dec 14, 2023 – Hines, the global real estate investment, development, and property manager, released its 2024 Global Investment Outlook report titled, “Disciplined Capital, Prospects Ahead.” The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the commercial real estate market worldwide, highlighting several promising signals amid ongoing challenges while offering strategic insights for investors. Global Chief […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Border to Coast launches two innovative real estate funds Dec 14, 2023 Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, the largest UK Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pool, has launched two new Real Estate Funds on behalf of its Partner Funds. The Funds are launched with an initial £870m. With additional future commitments anticipated, the funds could grow to over £1bn. The two funds, ‘Global Core’ and ‘Global Value-Add’ […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gatwick Diamond Regional Delegation to go to Global Real Estate Conference Dec 13, 2023 South East local and regional authorities are joining forces with private sector affiliates to showcase the region to over 10,000 investors, developers, occupiers and local authorities at UKREiiF 2024. Under the Invest in the Gatwick Diamond umbrella, this is the region’s first-ever delegation to The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Direct Property Fund Launched by LGPS Central and DTZ Investors, enabling £500m investment across UK Dec 13, 2023 LGPS Central, in collaboration with Partner Funds and managed alongside DTZ Investors, proudly introduces the UK Direct Property Fund, a Sub-fund of the LGPS Central Property ACS. The Fund sets a medium-term target to invest up to £500m across the UK, boasting a balanced portfolio. Initial investment has been seeded by Leicestershire Pension Fund and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Pigeon acquires Twinwoods business park in Bedfordshire Dec 13, 2023 Pigeon is pleased to announce the acquisition of Twinwoods Business Park, near Bedford. Extending to over 165 acres, the park is let to over 20 tenants including the Secretary of State, Red Bull Racing, and numerous industrial and engineering businesses. There is also vacant land that has longer-term potential. We intend to add value by bringing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
