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
PCH strikes multi-million-pound funding deal with NatWest May 24, 2021 Plymouth’s largest social housing landlord, Plymouth Community Homes (PCH), will drive forward plans to build approximately 1,000 new affordable homes by 2026 after securing eight-figure funding from NatWest. PCH will use the £65 million funding package to grow its existing portfolio of more than 16,000 homes. The majority of the new homes will be let […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fusion21 announces launch of £120m consultants framework May 24, 2021 Procurement consultancy and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the launch of its national Consultants Framework worth up to £120 million over a four-year period and is now inviting bids from interested consultants. This is the fifth iteration of Fusion21’s successful Consultants Framework and is expecting to support over 100 projects each year. Open to all […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Panattoni and L&G commit to bring forward net carbon zero warehouses May 24, 2021 Panattoni and Legal & General’s Industrial Property Investment Fund (IPIF) have announced the purchase of land in Basingstoke, Panattoni’s second M3 corridor development programme in just under a month. The 11-acre site will accommodate three net carbon zero warehouses of 40,209 sq ft, 77,548 sq ft and 96,302 sq ft. The Park is located within […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
