Birchgrove Expands London Presence with Ninth Retirement Living Site Acquisition Oct 3, 2023 Birchgrove, a leading provider of rented retirement homes in the UK, has fortified its London base with the purchase of its ninth property – Ayrton House in Mill Hill, North London. This 60-apartment community has been developed on the historic grounds of the National Institute for Medical Research. This new acquisition will provide residents with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Brookfield Acquires Major UK Renewable Developer in £1bn Deal Oct 3, 2023 Canadian-based Brookfield has purchased Banks Renewables, one of the UK’s predominant renewable developers, in a move that fortifies the nation’s onshore wind sector amidst recent challenges. The deal, approximated at almost £1 billion, will see Brookfield take over the Durham-headquartered Banks Renewables, a subsidiary of the family-run Banks Group. Banks Renewables currently oversees operational onshore […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
1.3 Billion Reasons Why Premier Inn is a Boon for the UK Economy: An In-depth Conversation with James Anderson Oct 3, 2023 Premier Inn, a renowned budget brand, has been making waves in the UK hospitality sector. Beyond its reputation for quality accommodation, Premier Inn has significantly contributed to the UK’s economy. We sat down with James Anderson, Property Communications Manager at Whitbread, the parent company of Premier Inn, to delve deeper into this. UKREiiF: James, can […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Eddisons latest name to join UKREiiF 2024 Oct 2, 2023 Eddisons have officially announced their 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. Market leading chartered surveying firm, Eddisons deliver expert advice and a comprehensive range of professional services to property owners […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vita Group agrees PBSA asset sale with Savills Investment Management Oct 2, 2023 Urban regeneration specialist Vita Group has agreed a major transaction with Savills Investment Management, on behalf of a key client, for the sale of three assets at circa £300M. The deal demonstrates clear confidence in the UK’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market. One of the largest UK PBSA asset deals in 2023, the deal includes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exciting Opportunity for Developers: Joint Venture Partner Sought for the Durham Innovation District Oct 2, 2023 Durham County Council has announced a significant opportunity for developers. They are actively seeking a Joint Venture Partner to develop the council-owned Aykley Heads site, which is envisioned as a catalyst for the new Durham Innovation District. The 15ha site, entirely under council ownership, has already secured outline planning permission for 39,000 square meters of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BOX:STN one of the UK’s largest Net Zero Carbon new-build logistics parks secures planning consent for 2.1MM sq ft Oct 2, 2023 Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate, the real estate investment and asset management specialist of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, announces grant of planning for the delivery of BOX:STN, one of the UK’s largest and most innovative new-build logistics parks in the critically under supplied Greater London and Southeast regions. BOX:STN is located adjacent to both Stansted Airport and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vibrant new town centre plans unveiled for East Lothian’s Blindwells Oct 2, 2023 Ambitious plans to develop a mixed-use centre at the heart of East Lothian’s new town, Blindwells, including more affordable homes, have been submitted for approval. The project proposals, led by regeneration and property development specialist Hargreaves Land, could see new shops, offices, restaurants, supermarket and business space all constructed on 5 acres at Blindwells. Included in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Godwin lands a 54-acre Industrial & Logistics site in Daventry Oct 2, 2023 UK property developer Godwin Developments has announced it has exchanged contracts with a consortium of landowners on a 54-acre site in Daventry, which it intends to transform into a high-quality, sustainability-led employment hub. The site – known as ‘South East Gateway’ – benefits from an existing allocation of 32 acres in the Daventry Local Plan […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Moorfield launches UK REIT to buy homes for rent Oct 2, 2023 Moorfield Group (‘Moorfield’), the UK-focused real estate investment manager, has launched MREIT, a new investment vehicle that will initially target acquiring existing and newly-built homes within two residential-for-rent sub-sectors: single-family homes (SFH) and student houses of multiple occupation (HMOs). MREIT has raised £100m of capital to date and is targeting over £500m of investment capacity. The REIT is aimed at institutional investors […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
