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GMPF Provides £31.3m Loan to Support Housing Developments in Bolton and Halifax

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has granted a £31.3 million loan to support two major housing projects by Placefirst in Bolton and Halifax. The developments, Deansgate Gardens in Bolton and Cow Green in Halifax, will collectively deliver 289 all-electric homes, powered by solar panels and air-source heat pumps. Construction has already commenced on both […]

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Ringland Group Secures Multi-Million Pound Partnership with Ulster Bank to Support Belfast Expansion

The Ringland Group, a prominent hospitality operator in Belfast, has partnered with Ulster Bank in a multi-million pound refinancing deal aimed at supporting its expansion and enhancing the city’s night-time economy. The £4.75 million package includes a £1.75 million facility specifically allocated for the development of Amelia Hall, a new 480-capacity bar in Belfast’s Linen […]

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Home REIT Completes Sale of 101 Properties for £18.5 Million

Home REIT has finalised the sale of 101 properties, generating £18.5 million in gross proceeds. The properties were sold at public auctions on 29 August, representing 6.6% of the trust’s portfolio value as assessed in the August 2023 draft valuation by JLL. The sale price reflects a 4.8% premium on the previous year’s draft valuation. […]

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Planning permission granted for Stoney Stanton Business Park, Leicestershire

Planning permission has been granted by Blaby District Council for the development of Stoney Stanton Business Park in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire. Stoney Stanton Business Park is being brought forward by Clowes Developments and its team including IMA Architects. FHP Property Consultants and Andrew + Ashwell have been instructed as agents on the scheme. The business […]

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Planning approved for landmark 251-bed aparthotel in Manchester Piccadilly

Proposals for the development of a landmark 251-bed aparthotel offering high-quality accommodation and public facilities in central Manchester, have been approved by Manchester City Council.    Bennetts Associates was appointed as architect and principal designer for the scheme, which encompasses the Grade II Listed former Union Bank building and an adjacent ‘gap site’, a vacant and […]

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Martley Capital Secures £13m in Loans for Leeds Property Investor

Martley Capital Group has arranged £12.9m in mezzanine loans for Leeds-based investor and developer Daniel Newett. The loans, secured against social housing and industrial assets totalling 570,000 sq ft, will be used to refinance existing debt, support tenant accommodation works, and create a cash reserve for debt servicing. The loans, provided to companies directed by […]

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Solar farm proposed to support Blackpool Airport

Initial proposals for a solar farm on land south of Blackpool Airport’s main runway have been submitted to Fylde Council. The proposed 20MVA solar farm would allow the airport to generate its own renewable electricity, reducing energy bills and its carbon footprint, while also enabling Blackpool Council to reduce its overall net electricity consumption by […]

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