Opportunity London delegation sees all the capital’s 33 local authorities showcased at UKREiiF Apr 11, 2022 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has secured Opportunity London as a partner for May’s inaugural conference in Leeds. UKREiiF is set to bring together thousands of delegates comprising of investors, funders and developers who are all looking for new opportunities across the UK – and the delegation from London’s 33 local […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
London First: The built environment’s role in accelerating post-pandemic recovery Apr 11, 2022 Since the work from home guidance ended earlier this year, it has been fantastic to see so many people return to our great capital. Whether it is to take in a show in one of our world-class theatres, enjoy a meal, stay in a hotel, or to return to the office, London is coming back. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
DWS acquires three residential blocks in London Apr 8, 2022 DWS has announced it has exchanged contracts to acquire three residential properties within the development known as “Royal Albert Wharf” in East London for one of its institutional real estate funds, in an off-market transaction. The fully let new residential properties in the Royal Docks, completed in 2020, are located directly on the River Thames […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Claymore Homes submits plans for 800 new homes project Apr 8, 2022 Housebuilder Claymore Homes has submitted plans to Aberdeenshire Council to build 800 homes, a new primary school and community facilities at South Ugie. An application for planning permission in principle has been submitted after several consultation events with stakeholders and residents. Halliday Fraser Munro is providing professional architecture and planning consultancy services to Claymore as […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
SSE submits plans for new power station in Scotland Apr 8, 2022 Developers SSE Thermal and Equinor want to deliver the proposed 910MW Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station on the Aberdeenshire coast. In January, SSE Thermal and Equinor entered the Peterhead project into a UK Government competition which aims to support industrial clusters to decarbonise. Earlier this month, it was announced that the project will progress to full evaluation […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Legal & General to invest over £2bn in building 10,000 new homes Apr 8, 2022 Legal & General Retirement Institutional (“LGRI”) has announced plans to invest a further £2 billion of retirement funds into affordable housing over the next five years, helping to create more than 10,000 new homes nationwide. The investment, through Legal & General’s wholly owned subsidiary, Legal & General Affordable Homes (“LGAH”), will help to tackle the […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Pocket Living secures permission for new affordable homes in Hackney Apr 8, 2022 Innovative affordable housing developer Pocket Living has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission from Hackney Council for a new residential development on Mandeville Street in Hackney, London. Representing Pocket’s third scheme within the Borough, the seven-storey development will utilise a vacant parcel of land formerly used as a health care centre, offering much-needed […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
PATRIZIA gets green light for Camden Grade A office development Apr 8, 2022 PATRIZIA AG, a leading partner for global real assets, has secured planning permission from London’s Camden Council to convert the iconic hClub building into a state-of-the-art office in the heart of Covent Garden on Endell Street. The plans will see PATRIZIA transform the former members’ club into c. 35,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Asite sign-up to exhibit at inaugural UKREiiF Apr 8, 2022 Asite has confirmed its position within the UKREiiF exhibition hall for the inaugural event this May, an event that will bring over 5,000 delegates from the world of real estate investment, property, and infrastructure together. Positioned opposite Puma Property Finance, a leading development finance provider, and Kajima Partnerships, Asite will be showcasing its world-leading cloud-based […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh Gateway site acquired in joint venture with more homes planned for the west of the capital Apr 7, 2022 Osborne and Moda Living to develop 15.5-acre Edinburgh site. A joint venture between the two signals the commitment of both organisations to the capital, and will deliver a new urban quarter close to transport links at the rail and tram interchange in an area which has historically been the Saica packaging factory. The development will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
