UKREiiF News

County Durham, a place of drive and ambition

County Durham has made its mark throughout the centuries and continues to show a determination to follow that tradition into the future. 2022 is a big year for the area. Not only will it find out if it will be chosen as host for the City of Culture 2025, it has ambitions to be the […]

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Investing for the future

County Durham has an ambition to build a successful, sustainable future promising a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle for all of its residents through access to good housing and employment. To achieve that ambition, £3.4 billion will be invested in creating jobs, attracting inward investment and building new homes. These are some of the larger developments […]

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Why County Durham?

County Durham is the geographic and economic heart of the North East, it’s largest economy and determined to continue to drive growth and opportunities in the region. The county has long been the location of choice for businesses looking to invest and capitalise on new opportunities, from NSK Bearings setting up in 1976 right through to the […]

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Investment volumes in Northern Ireland real estate sector doubled in 2021

The Northern Ireland commercial property market recorded its strongest year since 2017 in terms of investment volumes, research by CBRE NI shows. The data reveals that investment activity in 2021 more than doubled year-on-year with almost £290 million invested across 30 transactions. The most significant deal in 2021 was undoubtedly the sale of Merchant Square […]

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£100m landmark tourism project set to transform city’s future

A transformative multi-million-pound tourism attraction in the heart of Belfast city centre has been announced, following the signing of the £1 billion Belfast Region City Deal. The landmark £100million Belfast Stories development is Belfast’s flagship project – one of seven projects included in the BRCD’s tourism and regeneration plan. Due to open in 2028, elements […]

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Belfast Grand Central Station: £400m transport-led mixed-use regeneration project

Belfast Grand Central Station, at Weavers Cross, is situated in the heart of the city. The eight-hectare site will be home to a modern high-capacity transport hub, along with impressive mixed-use development proposals. Supported by the government’s multi-million-pound investment, de-risks the flagship project and provides the catalyst for a mixed-use opportunity. The development is capable […]

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Report: City Deal, young population and ambitious plans for city centre living rubber stamp Belfast’s investment proposition

Ambitions to significantly increase the number of homes in the city by 31,600 by 2035, a transformational City Deal and a young, highly educated population are just some of the reasons why Belfast offers a unique proposition for real estate occupiers and investors, a new independent report has found. It found the city is poised […]

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Invest in Belfast at UKREiiF – Why Belfast?

Belfast is a city full of ambition, optimism, and – above all – opportunity. As a talented, competitive and connected city, we’re the second fastest growing knowledge economy in the UK, with excellent digital infrastructure and thriving clusters of high growth companies. It’s no wonder that 80% of businesses that locate in Belfast choose to […]

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Scottish Government announces UKREiiF involvement

The Scottish Government is set to showcase the country’s investment and development opportunities to domestic and international investors, funders and developers at the inaugural UKREiiF event. Taking place between the 17-19th May 2022 the event will facilitation introductions to drive sustainable and transformational economic growth across the UK. The Government’s Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism […]

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