Open for business! Thames Estuary Envoy launches bid for £18bn of regional investment May 16, 2023 The government’s Thames Estuary Envoy will today announce the region is open for business, with the publication of two-dozen projects worth more than £18 billion on a new platform designed to drive private investment to the southeast. Kate Willard OBE, the government appointed Estuary Envoy, will tell delegates at the UKREiiF event in Leeds that […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Partnership cements Mayor’s pledge to boosting homes in West Yorkshire May 16, 2023 A ground-breaking new partnership will cement the commitment made by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, to build more affordable and sustainable homes for people across the region. The Government’s housing and regeneration agency, Homes England, has partnered with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to boost the delivery of thousands more homes, including affordable homes, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
People First Charter to tackle skills shortages and improve inclusivity May 15, 2023 Charter will offer tailored support to help businesses put their people at the heart of everything they do. A new charter aims to tackle skills shortages and improve the image of the built environment industry, demonstrating the inclusivity of employers within the sector. The People First Charter, from the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Moda Living raises the Bar for carbon offsetting at UKREiiF May 15, 2023 Moda Living works with UKREiiF in industry-first initiative to enable more than 5,000 carbon-free journeys to the UK’s biggest property event by raising £30,000 with the Moda Bar. Rental living pioneer Moda Living has unveiled plans to drive the UK’s biggest property conference towards a net zero future, giving attendees at UKREiiF the opportunity to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lloyds Bank confirm UKREiiF 2023 pavilion May 13, 2023 Lloyds Bank have confirmed their involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 16-18 May in Leeds. Established in 1765, Lloyds Bank have provided expert support and guidance to households, businesses, and communities across the UK. Lloyds Bank, will have their own pavilion, where they […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Basingstoke – Invest in happiness May 12, 2023 Located 45min from London and the same distance from the south coast ports, Basingstoke is the largest Hampshire town and home to big brands like Sony, Vitacress, Fujitsu, Eli Lilly and Company, The AA and Lavazza. It is a productive place, rating in the UK’s top 6% for Gross Value Added (GVA) per hour worked, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Great Wolf Resorts explores bringing an indoor water park resort to Basingstoke May 12, 2023 A major US-based leisure operator has expressed interest in bringing an indoor water park resort to Basingstoke, as one of the first in the UK. The proposed concept of an indoor water park resort was discussed in a meeting , as Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Cabinet considers whether to progress formal negotiations with Great Wolf […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning Consent for Moderna’s Innovation and Technology May 12, 2023 Acting on behalf of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Limited Partnership, national property consultancy, Carter Jonas has secured planning permission for a new vaccine research and manufacturing facility at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire. The permission was granted by Vale of White Horse District Council on 6 April. The permission is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LaSalle provides £130 million green loan facility to Greystar for student housing May 12, 2023 LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”), the global real estate investment manager, today announces the provision of a fixed-rate green loan facility of £130m to finance Greystar’s acquisition and development of a 770-bed student housing asset in Wembley Park, London. The loan was provided through LaSalle Debt Investments – one of Europe’s leading alternative real estate lending […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackfinch Property completes £2.3m development loan for housing with a sustainability strategy in Worcestershire May 12, 2023 Blackfinch Property, a rapidly growing agile lender to the UK property market, has provided £2.3m in funding to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Dunedin Homes for the development of seven new homes in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, each fitted with environmentally friendly features. Under the terms of the 22-month deal Blackfinch Property (via its property […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
