£1bn Westferry Printworks Redevelopment Set for Approval in London Aug 28, 2024 The £1bn redevelopment of the former Westferry Printworks site in Tower Hamlets, London, is expected to receive approval today after nearly a decade of planning. Tower Hamlets council officers have recommended conditional approval of the scheme, which will include 1,358 homes, a secondary school, and commercial space near Canary Wharf. The project, managed by developer […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
750 New Homes to be Built on Former Greater Manchester Police Site in Stretford Aug 28, 2024 A deal has been finalised for the development of around 750 new homes on the former Greater Manchester Police headquarters site in Stretford. The 9.5-acre site will be transformed through a joint venture between international property developer FEC (Far East Consortium), Trafford Council, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The redevelopment will include 25% […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Pandox Acquires Three London Extended Stay Hotels for £230 Million Aug 28, 2024 Pandox, a prominent hotel property owner, has completed the acquisition of three extended stay hotels in central London for £230 million. The purchase includes 503 rooms spread across three Residence Inn by Marriott locations in Kensington, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. The properties will continue to be operated by Axiom Hospitality under a management agreement. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Schroders Greencoat acquires Nottinghamshire solar project from Lightsource bp Aug 28, 2024 Schroders Greencoat, a specialist renewables manager under Schroders Capital, has completed the acquisition of a solar energy project in Nottinghamshire from Lightsource bp. The project, located at Tiln Farm near Retford, includes a 49.9MWac solar plant co-located with a 25MW/50MWh energy storage facility. The acquisition follows Lightsource bp’s finalisation of the project’s construction, with the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Henry Boot secures planning consent for 75,000 sq ft of industrial & logistics at Southend Airport Business Park following completion of £15m unit Aug 28, 2024 Henry Boot announces that HBD, the group’s property investment and development arm, has completed a £15m GDV industrial & logistics (‘I&L’) unit at Airport Business Park Southend (‘ABPS’), while also being granted planning permission to bring forward a further 75,000 sq ft. In April 2023, HBD agreed to develop a 140,000 sq ft freehold design […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Reaching those net zero goals – tips and tricks for delegates to be more sustainable Aug 28, 2024 By Mya Driver, Marketing Executive at UKREiiF We have now held our ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Management accreditation for three years now. The UKREiiF team is committed to making each event more sustainable than the last. We focus not just on our own impact but also on how delegates, sponsors, and partners can help us […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
ASC Finance Secures £2 Million Loan for St Austell Apartment Project Aug 27, 2024 ASC Finance for Business has secured a £2 million development exit loan for Treverran Homes, enabling the continuation of a four-phase residential development in St Austell, Cornwall. Treverran Homes, led by director David Angilley, initially purchased a former bus depot in 2017, with planning permission to build 24 houses and six flats. After securing approval […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Prologis Acquires Major Logistics Estate in Park Royal Aug 27, 2024 Prologis UK has secured the Prologis Park Western Avenue estate in Park Royal, west London, from DTZ Investors for approximately £125 million. This acquisition includes a substantial mixed-use site offering 288,523 sq ft of logistics, industrial, and retail space. The estate, situated on a 16.14-acre plot, is currently leased to 21 tenants. It also has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Salford Council Edges Closer to Full Ownership of Community Stadium Aug 27, 2024 Salford City Council is nearing the final stages of acquiring full ownership of Salford Community Stadium, home to the Salford Red Devils and Sale Sharks. Currently, the council holds a 50% stake in the stadium, but after a decision in February to take complete control, the buyout from its partner, Peel, is expected to be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
St Helens Council Moves to Demolish School Aug 27, 2024 St Helens Council is set to decide on an application to demolish the long-abandoned Penkford School in Newton-le-Willows. The school is situated at the corner of Wharf Road and Common Road, has deteriorated significantly since its closure. The demolition plan includes removing all buildings on the site, but the foundations, car parks, and service roads […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
