New partnership will deliver Harlow’s once-in-a-lifetime regeneration Jun 14, 2023 A new public-private partnership has been launched which will deliver town centre and major housing regeneration in Harlow. Harlow Council and The Hill Group, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, have joined forces to deliver a programme of new homes as part of the ambitious regeneration of the town. The Harlow Regeneration Partnership LLP is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Mare Street Market to open second, larger venue at King’s Cross Jun 13, 2023 King’s Cross has today announced it will be welcoming East London’s much-loved Mare Street Market to the neighbourhood. Totalling 18,000 sq. ft over two levels, it will offer 70% more space than the original Mare Street Market in Hackney and is the biggest venture to date from Mare Street’s owners, Barworks. Opening this autumn, Mare […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
26,400 new homes in Cardiff by 2036 Jun 13, 2023 More than 32,000 jobs and 26,400 new homes could be delivered in Cardiff by 2036 if Cardiff Council agrees its ‘Preferred Strategy’ for the Replacement Local Development Plan (RDLP). The Council’s Cabinet will take a report on the RDLP at its meeting on Thursday, June 22. In it, Cabinet is recommended to consult on a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Carter Jonas appointed to advise the Defence Infrastructure Organisation at Catterick Garrison Jun 13, 2023 National property consultancy Carter Jonas has been instructed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to advise on the delivery of the regeneration of Catterick Garrison town centre. Catterick Garrison has grown to be the largest Army base in the UK and requires an area for people to gather and spend their leisure time. The need […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Major new housing developments on horizon as approvals rise Jun 13, 2023 While the housing market is suffering a slowdown right now, the prospects for major new housing developments have brightened spectacularly in recent months. Detailed planning approvals for large new housing developments – which are typically in urban areas and involve over 250 homes/flats – were worth £3,952 million in the three months to April, more […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Tilbury Douglas renews place on the NEPO Framework Jun 13, 2023 Tilbury Douglas has renewed its place on procurement group NEPO’s next-generation construction framework, which works with councils and public bodies. Tilbury Douglas has been appointed onto four lots: NEPO’s procurement solutions are the result of extensive consultation with the public sector, suppliers and end users, so that it delivers positive outcomes for the communities it […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Work begins to demolish Highways tower blocks paving way for future development Jun 12, 2023 Demolition of the Highways tower blocks and maisonettes in Killingbeck has begun this week, marking the first step towards the development of new social housing on the site Following positive engagement work with the few remaining tenants on site, the flats and maisonettes are now vacant allowing for the demolition work to start. Connell Brothers […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LXi REIT – Profitable Disposal Jun 12, 2023 The Board of LXi REIT plc (ticker: LXI), the specialist inflation-protected very long income REIT, is pleased to announce that the Company has sold a retail park in St Albans (“the Property”) to a UK institution for £31 million, equating to a net initial yield of 4.7%. The Property is let to B&Q (62% of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Statement from Mayor of Greater Manchester on the Department for Transport announcement of £18m extra funding for Greater Manchester Jun 12, 2023 Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has today (Friday 9 June) issued the following statement on the Department for Transport announcement of £18m extra funding for Greater Manchester transport: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:“Any extra support for our public transport system as it recovers from the pandemic is of course welcome and we […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Strong partnership culture drives record annual revenues Jun 12, 2023 Results overview William Beardmore-Gray, Senior Partner and Group Chair, Knight Frank, said: “Commercial and residential property markets around the world have been challenged by rising inflation and interest rates, but I am proud to report strong revenues for Knight Frank within a robust set of results overall. “Capital markets, leasing activity and residential sales have […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more