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New sites identified for 5000 council homes target in Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council Housing Committee has approved additional sites to be added to their new house building programme that promises to deliver 5000 homes for residents, regenerate local communities and boost the area’s local economy.   To ensure an adequate supply of sites for new homes, potential locations continue to be evaluated for their suitability to […]

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St Helens town centre regeneration gets the nod from council planners

The once-in-a-generation transformation of St Helens town centre received the green light from St Helens Borough Council’s Planning Committee last night (Tuesday 27 September), which follows on from the approval of regeneration plans for Earlestown town centre earlier this year.   Images have been released following the approval which show new views of the proposed […]

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Boxpark to develop site in Liverpool in 2023

Boxpark have announced they heading to Liverpool in 2023 – the first BOXPARK-branded location outside of London.  Their property team have just agreed a 15-year lease with the iconic Cains Brewery Village for The Canning Hall site in the south of Liverpool city, which sits within the Baltic Triangle district. Built in the 1980’s, the […]

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£15 Million funding pilot for SME’s in the North-East

The Tees Valley has been chosen as one of just two locations to pilot a new initiative to build on local innovation strengths – with an initial £15million investment available to support businesses. Part of UK Research and Innovation, Innovate UK’s Launchpad pilot will invite small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to apply for competitive grants […]

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Martin’s Properties ‘still have £65m of cash to invest’ after buying retail and shed portfolio for £23.1m

London real estate company Martin’s Properties has snapped up a portfolio of four assets comprising a combined 130,000 sq ft in the South East for £23.1m. The four freehold assets, spanning 10 acres, include a Wickes retail warehouse in St Albans, Andover Retail Park in central Winchester and Speedfield Retail Park in Fareham, plus a […]

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PRS REIT declares 11% growth in annual NAV

The PRS REIT has informed investors that it expects an 11% rise in net asset value (NAV) ahead of its results for the year to the end of June. The closed-ended real estate investment trust that invests in high-quality, new build, single family homes for the private rented sector, is forecasting unaudited NAV per share […]

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Multi-million-pound plans to transform Altrincham Leisure Centre move closer

Trafford Council has applied for planning permission for the large-scale refurbishment of the popular Altrincham Leisure Centre – branded move Altrincham – on Oakfield Road in the town centre. If approved, move Altrincham will benefit from a 25m swimming pool, a 20m learner pool, a pool pod to improve accessibility, a combined lobby area with pool viewing and café, […]

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AJC Group Receives Green Light for £15m Residential Scheme in Poole, Dorset

AJC Group has received a Resolution to Grant Planning Permission from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council for its £15m residential scheme, on Commercial Road in the centre of the coastal town of Poole. The redevelopment of this important brownfield site, formerly occupied by The Sloop public house, will deliver 86 much needed apartments, which […]

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Grosvenor and Mitsui Fudosan UK team up for Mayfair transformation

A new joint venture between Grosvenor and Mitsui Fudosan UK, the European operation of leading Japanese real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan, has been formed to deliver a key element of a sustainable mixed-use development in London’s Mayfair. Focusing on the 263,000 sq ft North and South blocks of the South Molton Triangle scheme, the partnership […]

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Next steps for Bath City centre regeneration with £2.4m funding award

Ambitious plans to regenerate Milsom Quarter in Bath including a new home for the Fashion Museum have taken another step forward after being awarded more than £2.4m in new funding. The Milsom Quarter Masterplan will revitalise the north of Bath city centre by attracting creative industries, providing 180 new homes and transforming the area into a nationally […]

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