UKREiiF News

£ Multi-Million St Luke’s Campus Redevelopment: University of Exeter Invites Public Input

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 […]

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£1.14 Billion East Midlands Revitalisation: Major Development and Investment Plans Set in Motion

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 […]

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UCB Plans 1,200 bed Student Accommodation Overhaul in Birmingham

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 […]

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£23m Arcadian Student Complex Enhances Nottingham’s Student Living

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 […]

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The Earls Court Development Company sign up for UKREiiF 2024

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 […]

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£50m Boost for Affordable Housing from Octopus Investments

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 […]

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£13m Puma Loan Fuels Intergenerational Development in Manchester

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 […]

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Mitsubishi Estate and Edge Buy Prime London Office Tower at £150 Million

Mitsubishi Estate has partnered with Dutch developer Edge to acquire a prominent office tower in London’s West End, previously leased to WeWork, for £150 million. This purchase price reflects a 44% reduction from the £267 million paid by the former owners, a joint venture between Savills Investment Management and Korea’s Vestas Investment Management, in 2018. […]

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£800 Million Easdale Portfolio Boosted by Latest Renfrewshire Acquisition

The Easdale brothers, prominent businessmen from Greenock, have enhanced their £800 million property portfolio with a new acquisition in Renfrewshire. Sandy and James Easdale, through their property investment branch, Dalglen, have recently purchased additional land at the Neil Street Industrial Estate in Renfrew, previously owned by Peel Waters Ltd. This expansion adds another 13,750 square […]

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