Resolution to grant planning permission given for Dunton Hills Garden Village Nov 30, 2023 Brentwood Borough Council last night (29/11/23) resolved to in principle grant planning permission for Dunton Hills Garden Village. The planning application, submitted by CEG in autumn 2021, provides for up to 3,700 new homes, three care homes, a village centre and two neighbourhood hubs which will provide easy access to shops, facilities and services. There […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hines exceeds fundraising target for HEVF3, raising over €1.6 billion Nov 30, 2023 Hines, a global real estate investment, development, and property management company, has successfully surpassed its fundraising goal in the final closing of the Hines European Value Fund 3 (HEVF 3). Since its launch in mid-2022, the fund raised over €1.6 billion of equity commitments, exceeding its target of €1.5 billion. Over €620m in capital was […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greater Manchester announces UKREiiF 2024 partnership Nov 29, 2023 Greater Manchester has confirmed its participation with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) for a third year. The UKREiiF event is in partnership with Pagabo and is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. As part of the new Manchester Invest Partnership’s year-round programme of activity, UKREiiF will act […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chadwell Heath Residential Project Secures £15m Development to Investment Loan in a Boost to UK Housebuilding Nov 29, 2023 A residential property development in East London has been refinanced, following a bespoke £15m development to investment loan from Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance (REF). Situated in Chadwell Heath, an area rising in popularity for new property development schemes, the eight-story building will provide 55 high-quality residential units comprising of between one to three bedrooms. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning permission granted for next phase of Hemel Hempstead logistics park Nov 29, 2023 Planning permission has been granted for a further phase of development at Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead as a result of collaboration between leading owner, developer and investor of logistics property, Prologis UK and Dacorum Borough Council. The next wave of development will see five new units being built within Maylands Business Park, which is already […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
TfL’s £5 Million EV Charging Hubs Project Nov 29, 2023 Places for London Limited, a subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL), has opened a tender for a Joint Venture (JV) partnership, presenting a significant opportunity in the growing Electric Vehicle (EV) market. This ambitious initiative aims to design, build, and operate up to five state-of-the-art EV Charging Hubs across London. With a focus on utilising […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Whispers of a £3.5 Million Development Opportunity: Lichfield Council Nov 29, 2023 Lichfield District Council is in the spotlight with plans to take over a new cinema development, a move that could transform the heart of the city. Discussions are underway about a potential £3.5 million investment to acquire complete ownership of the cinema, currently under development in the former Debenhams building. This initiative is part of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stafford Borough Council Set to Acquire Guildhall Shopping Centre, Aiming to Revitalise Town Nov 29, 2023 Stafford Borough Council has unveiled its intention to purchase the Guildhall Shopping Centre, marking a significant step in its ambitious plan to revitalise the town. This strategic move, announced on Tuesday, aims to transform the centre, which currently comprises approximately 20 retail and business units. This announcement follows closely on the council’s decision to acquire […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exeter City Council Weighs Sale of Key Sites for Student Housing to Mitigate Debt Nov 29, 2023 Exeter City Council is facing a pivotal decision regarding the sale of two significant sites for the development of student housing. This move, which aligns with a strategic development opportunity, is aimed at addressing the council’s financial challenges stemming from debts accrued by the unsuccessful venture, Exeter City Living. The discussion centres around the former […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Connected Places Catapult returns to UKREiiF in 2024 as Pavilion Partners Nov 28, 2023 UKREiiF – The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum, set to take place between 21-23 May in Leeds, in partnership with procurement specialist Pagabo – has announced that Connected Places Catapult – the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership – will be a Pavilion Partner at next year’s event. The announcement […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more