We are EPIC Feb 23, 2023 Many people see Torbay as a great holiday destination with a thriving fishing port but dig a little deeper and you come across a small but powerful electronics and photonics sector who are our Tech by the Bay. Our Hi-Tech cluster has come together with the help of EPIC, the Electronic and Photonics Innovation Centre […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Why Torbay? Feb 23, 2023 Torbay is home to over 139,000 people with a visitor economy that attracted 4.5 million visitors last year. The Bay is made up of three towns – Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, each with their own individual unique offering and experience. We are based on the beautiful South Devon coast, and we can be found just […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leicester & Leicestershire sign up for UKREiiF 2023 Feb 22, 2023 Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council have confirmed their attendance at the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 16-18 May, in Leeds. The local authorities will represent the region at the event to showcase their investment and development opportunities to a wide range of investors, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Local Government Pension Fund invests in CBRE IM’s affordable housing fund Feb 22, 2023 Tyne and Wear Pension Fund and Scottish Borders Council Pension Fund have invested in CBRE Investment Management’s UK affordable housing fund (AHF). The capital from the Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) brings the total equity commitments to over £500m. The housing fun now have 23 investors, including 9 LGPS. The Head of Liability Aware Strategies […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bringing the wonder back to Earls Court – The Earls Court Development Company reveals plans for transformation of 40 acre largely derelict site Feb 22, 2023 “Like a London jigsaw missing its final piece, this 40-acre site is perhaps Central London’s most significant redevelopment opportunity. The site has an illustrious past which is a continual source of inspiration for us as we look towards the future. The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) has today unveiled a draft masterplan to deliver on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Avanton secures planning permission for £30m warehouse complex redevelopment in Battersea Feb 22, 2023 Leading London investor-developer Avanton has secured planning permission for the redevelopment of industrial complex Culvert Court in Battersea, following acquisition of the site in June 2022. As the first logistics site in their growing investment portfolio, the consented plans provide for a modern complex with a completed GDV of £30 million. Located at 105 Culvert […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Secure Trust Bank and Aureum Finance Refinances Streatham Residential Portfolio with £5m Loan Feb 21, 2023 A suite of Victorian properties in Streatham, London has been refinanced and is set to benefit from a series of energy efficiency improvements following a £5m property investment loan from Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance. Brokered through Aureum Finance, the deal for the 14 Streatham properties was sealed thanks to STB’s ability to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Council to invest over £18 million in housing across Stirling Feb 21, 2023 Stirling Council will invest more than £18m in housing across its communities during 2023-24. Around £8m has been earmarked for delivering 75 homes, 45 of which will be new, as part of the Housing Capital Investment Programme. This will be supported by £4.2m in grant funding from the Scottish Government. A total of £1.5m will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Steenvlinder makes 20% investment in Custom Build Homes Feb 21, 2023 Steenvlinder has announced a 20% investment in Custom Build Homes (CBH), a UK-based Enabler of custom and self-build housing. The strategic investment was made to collaborate more effectively with CBH and accelerate the scaling of custom and self-build in the UK. Hans Sparreboom, CEO of Steenvlinder UK, said, “While the ambition to grow the number of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Place Capital Group confirm UKREiiF 2023 partnership Feb 21, 2023 Place Capital Group 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. Innovative place-based regeneration business, Place Capital Group work with local authorities and housing associations from across the UK to identify material development potential to deliver long-lasting transformational […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
