UKREiiF showcases exemplary sustainability to secure ISO merits Aug 7, 2023 UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) has successfully retained their ISO20121 Event Sustainability Management Accreditation which it gained after the inaugural 2022 event following a site visit at their annual event – receiving zero non-compliances from the official auditors investigation. The accreditation looks to mitigate the impact events have on resources, society […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans submitted for £300m net zero neighbourhood signed during UKREiiF Aug 4, 2023 Developer Citu has submitted plans to create a new vibrant canal-side district in Sheffield – which would become one of the largest zero carbon developments in the UK if approved. The Attercliffe Waterside progressed during the week of UKREiiF with the city council announcing the partnership with Citu. The scheme would include: A public square […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Larkvale Turns Old Petrol Station Into Nine Luxury Homes Aug 4, 2023 The former home of an old petrol station has been rejuvenated into a new luxury property development in Suffolk, financed by Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance with a £2m property development loan. Situated in the picturesque village of Cockfield, Scotts Way (formerly a brownfield site) is now home to nine new-build properties valued […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Home REIT puts 40 properties up for £4.8 million Aug 4, 2023 Home REIT PLC, a property investor specialising in accommodation for homeless people, has announced the sale of 40 properties for £4.8 million. This move comes after the company, which has faced several challenges including rent withholding by tenants, allegations of misleading shareholders, and being targeted by a short-seller, appointed AEW UK Investment Management LLP as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Drax Receives Approval for £500 Million Underground Hydro Storage Plant Project Aug 4, 2023 Drax Group, a leader in renewable energy, has received development consent from the Scottish Government for its innovative plans to construct a new underground pumped storage hydro plant at its existing Cruachan facility in Argyll. The project, which is estimated to cost around £500m, marks a significant step in Scotland’s path to net zero, as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
3000 student Wembley plans approved Aug 4, 2023 Wilkinson Eyre Architects’ design for a new campus for the College of North West London has received approval from Brent Council. The proposed £130m, eight-story development will be located at the site of the Olympic Office Centre, near Wembley Stadium. The final decision now lies with the Greater London Authority. The new campus will span […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harlow regeneration demolition to begin Aug 4, 2023 The Occasio House, a former private youth housing complex in Harlow, has been demolished as part of a £20m redevelopment plan to rejuvenate the town centre. The site, located at Playhouse Square, has been vacant since 2016 and was previously used as accommodation and a service centre for young people. The redevelopment plan includes the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Assetz Capital Confirms £2.75m Exit Loan for Housing Project in Somerset Aug 4, 2023 Assetz Capital, a financial institution, has confirmed a £2.75m development exit loan to facilitate the construction of a housing project in Frome, a town in Somerset. The project includes seven townhouses, two detached houses, and an office. The loan, which has a loan-to-gross development value (LTGDV) of 60%, has a term period of six months. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Heitman and Addington Capital Jointly Purchase Two Residential Properties in London’s West End Aug 4, 2023 Heitman LLC, a global real estate investment firm, in collaboration with Addington Capital, a UK-based investment and property asset management business, has announced the acquisition of two adjoining freehold residential blocks in London’s West End. The properties, known as 61-130 Miles Buildings, are located in Marylebone and were purchased as part of Heitman’s global core-plus […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leading consultants Troup Bywaters + Anders confirm UKREiiF 2024 Partnership Aug 3, 2023 Troup Bywaters + Anders (TB+A), a leading Building Services Engineering partnership, has officially announced their involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. TB+A’s ongoing partnership with UKREiiF 2024 signifies a joint commitment to driving progress and excellence in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
