Stenprop continues multi-let industrial transition with £21m acquisition Jul 7, 2021 Stenprop, the UK multi-let industrial (“MLI”) owner and operator, announces that it has acquired Bradley Hall Trading Estate, Wigan from HIMOR (Property) Limited for £20.6 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 6.43% and a capital value of £67.40 per sq ft on the MLI space and £8.95 per sq ft on the yard areas. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Net zero modular home revealed by Government backed firm Jul 7, 2021 Ilke Homes, the government-backed modular housing ‘pioneer’ has unveiled the UK’s first mainstream zero carbon home, which it claims can cut energy bills to zero thanks to progress in manufacturing, materials and renewable energy. The firm says factory manufactured homes create less waste and are more ‘thermally efficient’ because many of the components come pre-assembled […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Vastint gets approval for new hotel in North East city Jul 7, 2021 A developer has announced that it has received planning permission for its first North East hotel. Vastint Hospitality, which has a portfolio of hotels across Europe, has been granted planning permission from Newcastle City Council for a new Moxy Hotel development at Newcastle Helix. The development, which will be a boutique-hotel concept, will be the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK Government releases 10-year strategy for Life Sciences sector including £1bn investment programme Jul 7, 2021 UK Life Sciences Vision sets 10-year strategy for sector to solve some of the biggest healthcare problems of our generation, including cancer and dementia. UK Life Sciences Vision sets 10-year strategy for sector to build on successes of COVID-19 response and accelerate delivery of innovations to patients mission-led approach to solve some of the biggest […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Planning submitted to bring forward Bradford’s One City Park Jul 6, 2021 National urban regenerator, Muse Developments, has submitted a planning application to Bradford Council to bring forward the BREEAM ‘Excellent’ 56,403 sq ft One City Park in the heart of the city centre. Earlier in the year Muse signed a significant development agreement with the council to deliver the development, which also successfully secured £7.5m of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Muse Developments expands team to drive Yorkshire and North East expansion Jul 6, 2021 Muse Developments – one of the UK’s best at delivering innovative, repurposed regeneration in towns and cities – has signalled its intent to growth and expansion in Yorkshire and the North East, with the appointment of James Pitt, former development director at Evans Property Group as regional director. James, who will also join Muse’s management […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Kent Science Park and Quinn Estates bring forward £4bn project Jul 6, 2021 Quinn Estates, in partnership with Kent Science Park and a number of local landowners, has submitted two planning applications for a £4bn scheme titled Highsted Park The scheme incorporates: 9,250 homes (of which 2,775 would be affordable) 4 primary schools 1 secondary school 520 acres of parks and outdoor space Sports hub for Sittingbourne FC […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans revealed for phase one of £56m business park – creating 500 jobs Jul 6, 2021 Detailed plans for the first business units to be built on Sleaford’s new £56 million business park have been revealed. Five hundred jobs will be created at Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, near Pride Parkway, of which the first phase has nine units ranging from 121 to 192 square metres. The development boasts a range of green features […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Scotland’s largest ‘net zero’ housing development gets approval Jul 6, 2021 Edinburgh city planners have approved proposals to create Scotland’s largest ‘net zero’ housing development. The 444-home Western Villages scheme is being led by the City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with contractor CCG (Scotland) and architect Cooper Cromar. There will be a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, including wheelchair-accessible ground-floor dwellings, available in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£10bn investment pledge revealed by ESA members Jul 6, 2021 The UK recycling and waste management sector has committed to delivering a stretching net zero emissions target, a decade ahead of the Government’s deadline, in a boost to the UK’s decarbonisation agenda. The Environmental Services Association (ESA) claims that its members have committed to investing £10 billion ($13.8bn) and creating 40,000 new jobs over the next decade […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
