UKREiiF speaks to Industry Leaders #6: Revolutionising Communities: The Digital Transformation of Placemaking in the UK and Beyond Nov 3, 2023 Welcome to the UKREiiF opinion series! We’ve gained exclusive access to the opinions of leaders from across our industry. Stay tuned to find out thoughts on the important issues that affect the UK Built Environment. By Charlotte Bowen, Business Development Manager at Commonplace I’m Charlotte, and I spearhead Business Development at Commonplace, with a singular […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF speaks to Industry Leaders #5: Maximising your minutes with UKREiiF Nov 3, 2023 Welcome to the UKREiiF opinion series! We’ve gained exclusive access to the opinions of leaders from across our industry. Stay tuned to find out thoughts on the important issues that affect the UK Built Environment. By Matt Christie, Director at UKREiiF One of the most common discussions myself and the team have with local authorities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Real Estate provides framework facility to largest care home developer in the UK Nov 2, 2023 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading UK specialist real estate lender and investor, has provided a framework loan to support the development of up to four care homes. The revolving framework facility to LNT Care Developments (LNT) will provide development and stabilisation support, funding the development of up to four care […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Boxer Ventures Further into Real Estate with £30 Million Acquisition Nov 2, 2023 British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, known for his prowess in the ring, is also making notable strides in the property investment arena. He recently diversified his portfolio by acquiring a commercial building in Hertfordshire for a substantial £30 million. This structure, previously serving as BP’s headquarters, marks another milestone in Joshua’s venture beyond sports, aligning […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Brookfield and Copley Point Embark on Fourth UK Warehouse Investment Near Heathrow Nov 2, 2023 Global real estate entities, Brookfield and Copley Point Capital, have jointly invested in three distribution facilities valued around £54 million, situated near Heathrow Airport. The facilities, boasting a total area of 220,000 ft2, serve as air cargo hubs for courier companies DHL, Circle Express, and Air Menzies. This marks their fourth collaborative venture in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Reviving Bury’s Heart: Strategic Plan Unveiled for Mill Gate Centre Transformation Nov 2, 2023 A blueprint for a sweeping transformation of Bury town centre has been crafted in a collaborative endeavor between Bruntwood and the local council. The drafted strategic regeneration framework is poised to guide the overhaul of the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and an expansive 27-acre vicinity around it. The alliance aims to breathe new life into […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester’s Postal Street Shopping Centre to Make Way for Accessible Apartments Nov 2, 2023 Manchester City Council is eyeing the demolition of a dated shopping complex at Postal Street in the Northern Quarter. The objective is to pave the way for a modern residential development spearheaded by the council’s new development ally, This City. The focal point of this initiative is to construct a total of 110 apartments on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LondonMetric Property sells £24.5 million of assets Nov 2, 2023 LondonMetric Property Plc announces the sale of four offices and two long income assets in separate transactions, for £24.5 million. Four non-core assets have been sold from the recently acquired CT Property Trust (“CTPT”) portfolio for £15.3 million, comprising three regional offices and a car showroom in Newbury. The buildings have a WAULT of six […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Revised 30-Storey Springwell Gardens Tower Gets Green Light in Leeds Nov 1, 2023 Leeds city centre is set to welcome a new addition to its skyline as local developer Citylife secures planning approval for a 30-storey tower at Springwell Gardens. Initially envisioned as a 46-storey structure, the project faced a redesign following the city council’s reservations about its height. The revised plan, which now features a 30-storey building, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City of London Corporation unveils new images of the future City of London skyline by 2030 amid strong year for development Nov 1, 2023 The City of London Corporation has today (2 November) released new images visualising how the Square Mile’s skyline will look by 2030. The new images capture all major developments which have been approved or resolved to approve by the City Corporation over the past 12 months and has been released amid a strong year of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
