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
Silbury provides Octopus Real Estate & PIC joint venture with Audley Group with £66 million sustainability linked acquisition & development loan for luxury retirement scheme in Surrey Dec 13, 2023 Silbury Finance, the Oaktree Capital Management-backed development lender, has provided a joint venture vehicle (“JV”) established by Audley Group and Senior Living Investment Partners (the partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”) and Octopus Real Estate, a leading specialist real estate lender and investor), with a £66.5 million loan. The 53-month senior facility will fund […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Procurement Hub joins UKREiiF 2024 Dec 12, 2023 Procurement Hub has confirmed its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. Procurement Hub are doing things differently. They are a commercially sensitive Procurement Consortium with Giving Back and social purpose at the forefront. All the surplus generated is reinvested into […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK towns and cities get £5 million funding boost to help bring disused historic buildings back to life Dec 12, 2023 12 UK towns and cities are to benefit from a new £5 million fund empowering communities to breathe new life into their disused and at-risk historic buildings. Stretching from Aberdeenshire to Cornwall, the money will help social enterprises and charities in some of the country’s most deprived places take over dilapidated high street and town […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
