£400m of investment into upgrading rail announced by Government May 26, 2021 Investment for Transpennine route upgrade, increased freight capacity between the Port of Southampton and Midlands plus new stations at Exeter and Leeds. extra £317 million investment into major Transpennine route upgrade to make train journeys across the north faster, greener and more convenient new stations set to open in Leeds and the south-west, alongside significant […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Watkin Jones submits plans for schemes in Guildford and Swansea May 26, 2021 Watkin Jones, the UK’s leading developer and manager of residential for rent homes, with a focus on the build to rent (BtR), co-living and student accommodation (PBSA) sectors, has announced submission of planning applications for its first PBSA scheme in Guildford, as well as submission for a PBSA scheme in Swansea. Alex Pease, Chief Investment […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New challenger bank GBB appoints Sue Hayes as CEO May 26, 2021 GBB, a new bank focused on lending to underserved regions of the UK, has announced the appointment of Sue Hayes as its CEO. GBB will be a dedicated lender to SME property developers in key underserved UK regions, with a focus on regional property developers, initially in the North East, and will support the levelling […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CBRE expands UK Logistics team with a flurry of new hires May 26, 2021 Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has today announced a flurry of appointments within its UK Logistics team. The appointments follow a huge growth period for the logistics sector, which saw record take-up figures in 2020, primarily driven by the rise in e-commerce and shifts in consumer shopping habits. Rachael Clarke from IM Properties will join […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Planning permission granted for £54m Glass Futures development May 26, 2021 St Helens Borough Council Planning Committee has granted planning permission for delivery of the £54million global glass research and innovation facility located at Saints Retail Park. The planning application was prepared and submitted by developer and landowner Network Space, on behalf of not-for-profit research and technology organisation Glass Futures, to build the 160,000 sq ft […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First phase of Gloucester’s £85m Digital Quarter moves a step forward May 26, 2021 Phase One of Gloucester’s Digital Quarter set to begin, as work is due to start on the first phase of The Forum in Gloucester city centre after local construction firm E G Carter & Co Ltd were awarded the contract. The Gloucester firm has been appointed by Gloucester City Council which is developing the £85 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Further proposals for The Island Quarter in Nottingham revealed May 24, 2021 NEW images of the proposals for The Island Quarter have been released as part of an event to mark the progress of works on Canal Turn, the opening phase of the development. Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood, Nottingham City Council leader David Mellen, chief executive Mel Barrett, and other guests were shown around the 36-acre site by […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New plans submitted for major redevelopment by Millwall FC’s The Den May 24, 2021 The original plans approved in 2012 would have seen Millwall evicted. Developers have submitted fresh plans for a housing development by Millwall stadium the Den that would see 3,500 new homes built in towers up to 44 storeys high. The “New Bermondsey” proposals would involve demolishing the industrial estate behind Surrey Canal Road for 600 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Swedish giant Heimstaden Bostad enters UK market with Midlands deal May 24, 2021 A joint venture between Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital has announced the forward funding of the Soho Wharf regeneration scheme in Birmingham to a Swedish residential giant for £160m. Heimstaden Bostad is one of the largest real estate companies in the Nordics with more than 114,000 homes under management at a value of more […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Muse and Poplar HARCA get the nod for 51% affordable housing scheme May 24, 2021 Muse Developments, one of the UK’s best at repurposing town and city centres, and leading housing provider, Poplar HARCA, have gained approval from London Borough of Tower Hamlets development committee, to bring forward 274 homes, with a 51% affordable housing provision at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow. The approved plans, designed by Regeneration Masterplan Architects (RMA), […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
