Vistry set to acquire Countryside in £1.2bn deal Sep 5, 2022 An agreement has been struck for housebuilder Vistry to acquire Countryside – with Countryside shareholders receiving 0.255 of a Vistry share for each of their shares, plus 60p. Five major shareholders who make up around 40% of the shareholding have backed the plans in addition to the boards of both companies. The merge creating one […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ballymore and Transport for London partnership to transform Edgware Sep 1, 2022 Regeneration expert Ballymore and Transport for London (TfL)’s commercial property company, TTL Properties Ltd (TTLP) have formally committed to combine their landholdings in Edgware. Working with the London Borough of Barnet, they will deliver their shared vision of a reimagined town centre with a thriving high street on Station Road open to all. The 7.5-acre […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cala Homes secures 26-acre Kent site from Hallam Land Sep 1, 2022 Henry Boot’s land promotion and planning business, Hallam Land Management (HLM), announces that it has exchanged on the sale of a 125-plot site in Tonbridge, Kent to national housebuilder Cala Homes. Located north of Lower Haysden Lane in Tonbridge, the 26-acre site was originally contracted under option by HLM alongside MJ Gleeson PLC in 2004, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Built Environment Networking proud sponsors of Darren Edwards’ World Marathon Challenge Aug 31, 2022 Built Environment Networking are proud sponsors of disabled adventurer and expedition leader, Darren Edwards, who will attempt to become the first disabled person to complete the challenge of running seven marathons in seven days, on seven different continents in October 2022. Competitors must complete seven 42.2km marathons across Antarctica, Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, South America […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stafford Capital Partners announces final close of fourth infrastructure secondaries fund Aug 31, 2022 Stafford Capital Partners (“Stafford”), a leading international private markets investment and advisory group is pleased to announce the close of Stafford Infrastructure Secondaries Fund IV (“SISF IV”). The closing marks the largest fund in Stafford’s history, with the fund receiving €731m in commitments from 33 investors across 13 countries. Alongside these commitments, Stafford raised an […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leading businesses including Pagabo and Loop confirm partnership for UKREiiF 2023 Aug 30, 2022 Following the success of the Social Value Pavilion at the inaugural UKREiiF event, industry-leading organisation The 55 Group, has confirmed its involvement in UKREiiF – set to take place in Leeds between 16-18 May 2023. The 55 Group is a collective group of businesses, incorporating national framework provider Pagabo, risk management and compliance software company […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
East Midlands strike £1.14bn devolution deal Aug 30, 2022 Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the key cities surrounding them will be forming a Combined Authority – set to be given new devolved powers and a £1.14bn investment boost to be utilised over a thirty year period. The funding will be utilised to upgrade regional infrastructure, improve housing and drive skills and employment. The two counties and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northwood Investors and Chancerygate acquire urban logistics site in £50m deal Aug 30, 2022 A joint venture (JV) has acquired Titan Industrial Estate on Hogg Lane in Grays, Essex, for £50m to speculatively build 430,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and industrial space. Developer Chancerygate and real estate private equity firm Northwood Investors have purchased the 35-acre site which is located one mile north of the town […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Quadreal appoints new European Research Lead Aug 30, 2022 QuadReal Property Group (QuadReal), a global real estate company, announces the appointment of Farhaz Miah as Vice President for Research and Strategy. Farhaz, who will lead QuadReal’s research function across the UK and European markets, joins QuadReal’s 12-strong team of global research and strategy experts. Based in London, Farhaz will report directly to Rosemary Feenan, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Aston Villa unveils new CGIs of Villa Park redevelopment Aug 25, 2022 Aston Villa has released a host of new CGI images to illustrate their vision for the future of Villa Park. This comes as the club announces that they will submit a planning application for the redevelopment and expansion of the stadium at the end of August 2022. The £100m first phase plans will pave the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more