£800 Million Easdale Portfolio Boosted by Latest Renfrewshire Acquisition Dec 8, 2023 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Birmingham Council Eyes £2.4bn Property Assets to Address Budget Challenges Dec 8, 2023 In a move to strategically manage its finances, Birmingham City Council is exploring the potential sale of assets from its £2.4bn property portfolio. This initiative is part of a broader plan to bridge an estimated £300m budget shortfall projected for the next two years. The council, currently under government intervention, is under pressure to formulate […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development Opportunity: Oldham Seeks Partner for £285m Town Centre Regeneration Dec 8, 2023 Oldham Council is actively seeking a joint venture partner to revitalise the town centre, with plans including the construction of approximately 2,000 homes, a 5.7-acre park, and a new hotel. This initiative, spanning the next 15 to 20 years, is part of a broader strategy to rejuvenate Oldham’s urban landscape. The council’s decision to manage […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Capital&Centric set to lead on vision for major new St George’s neighbourhood in Wolverhampton Dec 8, 2023 SOCIAL impact developers Capital&Centric are set to lead on a vision to turn a sprawling brownfield site in Wolverhampton into a creative new neighbourhood. A report – to be considered by City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet next week – recommends Capital&Centric are appointed as part of a pre-development agreement for the former Sainsbury’s supermarket site, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unveiling Leeds: A city of innovation, creativity, and surprising firsts Dec 8, 2023 By Mya Driver, Marketing Executive, UKREiiF Nestled in the heart of West Yorkshire, the city of Leeds has a rich array of history, culture, and innovation that often goes unnoticed. Beyond our bustling shopping districts and vibrant (and sometimes not so great) football scene lies a city with a remarkable legacy of pioneering achievements. As […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Place Capital Group secure UKREiiF session Dec 7, 2023 Place Capital Group have confirmed their involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. Place Capital Group work with the UK’s largest local authorities and housing associations as a strategic development partner to deliver the transformation of ageing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Moorfield Group acquires two warehouses for latest logistics strategy Dec 7, 2023 UK-focussed real estate fund manager Moorfield Group (“Moorfield”) has added 123,000 sq ft of warehouse space to its urban logistics portfolio with the acquisition of two assets for a combined sum of approximately £12m. In Tinsley, Sheffield, Moorfield has completed a 10-year sale-and-leaseback agreement for a 61,000 sq ft urban logistics unit with Tinsley Bridge […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development Opportunity? Lewes District Council Invites Public Input on Future Housing and Community Projects Dec 7, 2023 Lewes District Council has opened up a public consultation phase for its upcoming local plan. This engagement process, integral for shaping the district’s future, offers a significant opportunity for developers and investors to contribute to the planning of new homes, employment spaces, and community facilities. The spatial strategy and policies document, central to this consultation, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£400 Million Haven Banks Neighbourhood Redevelopment in Exeter Gets Green Light Dec 7, 2023 Exeter City Council has approved a transformative redevelopment project in the Haven Banks area, with an estimated value of £400 million. This substantial undertaking is set to replace prominent existing structures, including the vacant Range store and Tenpin Exeter, paving the way for the construction of over 400 new homes. Designed to revitalise the neighbourhood, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
North London Retail Site to Transform into £1 Billion, 1,046-Home Development Dec 7, 2023 A housing department minister has approved plans for a new 1,046-home development on a retail site in North London, highlighting a strategic move to address the area’s housing shortage. This 18-storey project on Cricklewood Lane, previously occupied by a B&Q hardware store, presents a significant opportunity for both developers and investors. Montreaux Cricklewood Developments secured […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
