Investec provide first modular construction loan for PBSA project Sep 23, 2021 Investec has provided Stelling Properties Group, the modular development specialists, with a £10.83 million senior facility to fund the development of Riverside House, a 99-studio unit student scheme in Guildford. It represents the first modular scheme that Investec has funded and aligns with its approach in supporting the delivery of buildings with strong sustainability credentials. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Barking acquisition takes Valor’s East London urban logistics assets to £350 million Sep 23, 2021 Valor Real Estate Partners, the pan-European urban logistics platform, has completed the acquisition of an urban logistics asset in Barking, East London, from a private seller in an off-market transaction. The estate comprises 26,000 sq ft of modern logistics space on a 1.27-acre plot which fronts onto the A13 and is within 20 minutes’ drive […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Watkin Jones gets green light for 354 student home project Sep 23, 2021 Watkin Jones, the UK’s leading developer and manager of residential for rent homes, is pleased to announce that it has received resolution to grant permission for a 354 student home development in Nottingham. Designed by ECE Westworks, the scheme will include 271 cluster beds alongside 83 studios. Beyond their rooms, residents will be able to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Savista Developments acquires 2-acre site to develop £20m care home Sep 23, 2021 Savista Developments, care home construction specialist, has exchanged contracts on a two-acre site on Duffield Road in Sonning to develop a new 72-bed care home. The proposed £20m project will provide a state-of-the-art home with exceptional standards of accommodation and amenities to provide the highest level of care for its residents. The project will draw […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Fusion21 announces £750m decarbonisation framework Sep 23, 2021 Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the launch of its national Decarbonisation Framework worth up to £750 million over a four-year period and is now inviting bids from interested SMEs and contractors. Specifically designed to meet the needs of public sector organisations – including housing associations, local authorities, NHS trusts, blue light organisations […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Network Space unveils new development in Greater Manchester Sep 22, 2021 Network Space has revealed its plans for the redevelopment of the former Cartwright headquarters on Atlantic Street in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Re-branded as Broadheath Networkcentre, the proposals include a mixture of high quality refurbishment alongside new builds, creating a modern, multi-let industrial site which will appeal to a variety of businesses. The development will deliver […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New village development opportunity inc. 1,100 homes launched Sep 22, 2021 Cushman & Wakefield and Eckersley have jointly launched the sale of Bartle Village, a highly attractive large-scale residential development opportunity comprising approximately 114 acres of land on the outskirts of Preston with outline planning consent for up to 1,100 new homes. This substantial development site is situated in Lower Bartle, a semi-rural location with excellent […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Housing Growth Partnership to provide additional £300m to UK housebuilders Sep 22, 2021 The Housing Growth Partnership (‘HGP’) established by Lloyds Banking Group and Homes England has announced a new £300 million commitment to SME and regional housebuilders in the UK. The partnership aims to bridge the homebuilder equity funding gap, allowing housebuilders to build more homes across the UK and grow their businesses. The new fund will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vistry acquires site for 726 homes in Devon Sep 22, 2021 Vistry Group, the FTSE 250 listed housebuilder, has completed unconditionally the acquisition of a £215m site of 726 homes in Wolborough, Devon. The 96.5-acre site will utilise dual branding of Bovis and Linden Homes, giving buyers the benefit of a wide choice of homes from the latest collections. On offer will be a full suite […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackstone announce £850m investment in UK science parks sector Sep 21, 2021 In a major boost to the UK’s life sciences sector, Blackstone portfolio company, BioMed Realty plans to deliver approximately 800,000 square feet of additional high-quality purpose-built lab space, following the acquisition of two new sites in Cambridge. BioMed, a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries, has acquired Cambridge […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
