Zephyr X gets green light for £70 million BTR development Nov 21, 2024 An exciting new £70 million sustainable build-to-rent (BTR) development in Manchester city centre will go ahead after being given the green light by planners. Proposals by property investment and development company Zephyr X for a 23-storey residential scheme at the corner of Carnarvon Street and Cheetham Hill Road have today (Thursday, November 21) been granted […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Midlands Engine announce UKREiiF 2025 pavilion dedicated to showcasing £50bn+ of real estate investment opportunities Nov 21, 2024 Midlands Engine Partnership has announced its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 20-22 May 2025, in Leeds. At a dedicated Pavilion, the Midlands Engine will present more than £50bn of real estate propositions and the collective investment opportunities of 17 universities worth more […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Knowsley Council Greenlights Transformative Huyton Town Centre Redevelopment Nov 21, 2024 Knowsley Council has officially approved funding for the first phase of the ambitious Huyton town centre redevelopment project. This significant step forward will see the construction of a new council headquarters, a 130-room hotel, and 72 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments, marking the beginning of a transformative 10-year masterplan for the area. The redevelopment project […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Tristan’s Debt Fund Finances Life Science Portfolio for BGO Nov 21, 2024 Tristan Capital Partners, on behalf of the TIPS One Debt Fund and co-investment capital, has arranged a senior £180 million loan to fund a portfolio of prime life science assets in Oxford and Cambridge backed by leading global real estate investment manager, BGO and their joint venture partner Mission Street. The loan is secured against […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Starlight Investments acquires £500m of under-development BtR assets Nov 21, 2024 Starlight Investments (“Starlight”), a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm, has acquired three build-to-rent (“BTR”) communities under development in Manchester and Basildon, for over £500 million. In Manchester, Starlight will be acquiring two high-rise towers from Renaker, a leading UK developer with a long-standing and successful track record. Manchester has experienced among the […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Imperial and Bruntwood SciTech Join Forces on New Innovation Workspace in London’s White City Nov 20, 2024 Imperial College London and Bruntwood SciTech have today announced a new partnership and unveiled a major new life sciences and deep tech innovation workspace in West London in a significant new investment in the Imperial WestTech Corridor – a powerful engine for investment, inclusive economic growth, and job creation. The new innovation centre in London’s White […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The CEG Group completes refinancing of eight major office-led sites following £64.5m loan from OakNorth Nov 20, 2024 OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has provided a £64.5m loan to privately owned real estate investor, asset manager and developer, CEG. Founded by Gerard Versteegh in 1989 and with offices in London, Leeds, Birmingham and Cornwall, CEG specialises in the residential, office, industrial and strategic land sectors. Having won a host of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Criterion Capital acquires iconic City of London site, accelerating UK-wide rollout of Zedwell hotel concept Nov 20, 2024 Criterion Capital has announced the acquisition of One Princes Street, an historic site in the heart of the City of London, marking a pivotal step in the rapid UK-wide growth of its innovative Zedwell hotel brand. This strategic purchase strengthens Criterion Capital’s vision to redefine hospitality through sleep-centric hotel experiences. This acquisition is a key […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development Bank of Wales and HGP invest £14.4m for 141-home project Nov 20, 2024 The Development Bank of Wales and Housing Growth Partnership (“HGP”), the Lloyds-backed equity investor in the UK Living sector, have joined to invest more than £14 million into Edwards Homes’ delivery of a residential development in Connah’s Quay, North Wales. The Development Bank of Wales’ £11.7 million loan for the project came via the Wales […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Liverpool City Region announces pavilion at UKREiiF 2025 Nov 20, 2024 The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has secured a pavilion at the annual event taking place between 20th-22nd May 2025, in Leeds. Bringing together Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority provides strategic governance and supports […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
