Former automotive plant in Birmingham acquired to deliver 300,000 sq ft sustainable logistics development Dec 11, 2023 A joint venture (JV) partnership has purchased a former automotive component manufacturing site in Erdington, Birmingham, to speculatively build 300,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and industrial space. Developer Chancerygate, which has an office in Birmingham, and specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Fund Management have bought the 12-acre site. The partners intend […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Councillors to consider £18m NHS facility proposed for Albion Square Dec 11, 2023 NHS patients could soon be able to access a wide range of healthcare in the city centre if a proposed £18m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), earmarked for Albion Square, is approved by Cabinet on Monday 18 December. The NHS has secured £16m in funding from the Department of Health and Social Care to develop a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development Opportunity at Ebury Bridge Estate with £6.4M Phase 2 Demolition Plan Dec 11, 2023 Westminster City Council has authorised a significant step in the Ebury Bridge Estate regeneration, approving a £6.4 million investment for the demolition of Phase 2 buildings. This decision, which comes as part of the council’s broader renewal commitment, is designed to “enable a contractor with historic and current knowledge of the site to be appointed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£ Multi-Million St Luke’s Campus Redevelopment: University of Exeter Invites Public Input Dec 11, 2023 The University of Exeter has announced plans for the redevelopment of its historic St Luke’s campus, an eleven-acre site nestled between Heavitree Road and Magdalen Road. The university is now seeking public opinion on this transformative project. Founded in 1854 as a teacher training college, the St Luke’s campus is currently home to the university’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£1.14 Billion East Midlands Revitalisation: Major Development and Investment Plans Set in Motion Dec 11, 2023 The East Midlands region is poised for a transformation with the approval of a £1.14 billion investment plan, marking a new era of development and opportunity. This initiative follows the creation of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), a move that will centralise and enhance governance across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham. Residents of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UCB Plans 1,200 bed Student Accommodation Overhaul in Birmingham Dec 11, 2023 University College Birmingham (UCB) has proposed a significant redevelopment of its student accommodation facilities, submitting a planning application to Birmingham City Council. The new development, named Cambrian Wharf, aims to centralise student living into a singular, modern structure. The proposed Cambrian Wharf project, located near the Jewellery Quarter on Brindley Drive, will feature two distinct […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£23m Arcadian Student Complex Enhances Nottingham’s Student Living Dec 11, 2023 The Arcadian, a new £23m student accommodation project under construction in Nottingham’s city centre, is now part of an innovative student housing portfolio. EVO Student, the newest venture by Homes for Students, a prominent provider of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), has incorporated the Arcadian into its collection. Urbium Capital, the developer behind the Arcadian, plans […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Earls Court Development Company sign up for UKREiiF 2024 Dec 8, 2023 The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) have confirmed its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event is in partnership with Pagabo, and is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. The Earls Court Development Company is an Earl’s Court-based business responsible for driving the transformation […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£50m Boost for Affordable Housing from Octopus Investments Dec 8, 2023 Octopus Investments, a subsidiary of Octopus Group, has successfully completed the first close of its new affordable housing fund with £50m. This fund, in partnership with London CIV representing 32 local government pension schemes in London, marks a significant step towards addressing the UK’s need for high-quality, affordable housing. This initial investment is set to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£13m Puma Loan Fuels Intergenerational Development in Manchester Dec 8, 2023 Puma Property Finance has committed a £13 million loan to facilitate a collaborative venture between the McGoff Group and Patrick Properties, earmarked for a unique intergenerational development in Bowdon, South Manchester. This innovative project encompasses a care home and a children’s day nursery, specifically designed to encourage regular interaction between young and elderly residents. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
