3,000 homes acquired by Sparrow Shared Ownership from Blackstone and Regis Aug 13, 2024 Sparrow Shared Ownership has launched today following the acquisition by Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USSL), the sole trustee for Universities Superannuation Scheme, of a Registered Provider (RP) with more than 3,000 shared ownership homes from Sage Homes, established by funds managed by Blackstone and Regis Group plc (“Regis”). The £405m transaction marks the largest acquisition […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Railpen and GreenPower team up for new green investment in Argyll Aug 12, 2024 This latest investment initiative extends the existing partnership under which Railpen and GreenPower are co-owners of the 46MW operational Carraig Gheal Wind Farm. Situated closeby, Barachander is described as the ‘sister’ project to the operational Carraig Gheal wind farm, and is currently at the pre-planning consultation stage with the intention to submit a planning application […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£20million investment for social housing in Salford Aug 12, 2024 Housing association Salix Homes has unveiled its plans to invest more than £20million improving social housing across Salford over the next year. The landlord, which owns 8,000 homes in Salford, has announced its investment programme for 2024-2025, which will see 1,366 homes undergo improvement work. A £10million eco-transformation at neighbouring tower blocks Grey Friar Court […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Eden Homes powers ahead with 150 new homes scheduled for construction between now and 2026 Aug 12, 2024 Edison Capital’s Eden Homes is set to build over 150 new homes across Scotland’s west central belt with a gross development value (GDV) of £64 million over the next two years. It is already underway with 53 units. Eden Homes (Scotland) Limited is the housebuilding arm of Edison Capital, the Ayrshire-headquartered private family investment office […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Strategic Redditch site acquired to deliver £35m, 139,000 sq ft urban logistics development Aug 12, 2024 A joint venture (JV) between Chancerygate and Hines, has purchased a site in Redditch, Worcestershire to speculatively build 139,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics space. The JV has bought a 6.4 acre site intends to develop 139,000 sq ft of space across 11 leasehold units ranging from 7,685 sq ft to 15,950 sq […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans unveiled for East Yorkshire business park expansion Aug 12, 2024 East Yorkshire based Lovel Developments has unveiled plans to deliver 400,000 sq ft of new space in the existing business parks near J38 on the M62 at Newport. This expansion plan is to help meet the demand for employment space and to drive investment and growth. Philip Lovel, Founder of Lovel Developments, said: “We began […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF’s Economic Impact Throughout the Years Aug 12, 2024 By Mya Driver, Marketing Executive, UKREiiF Since its inception in 2022, UKREiiF has generated an impressive £38.5 million in economic impact, benefiting Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region. Each year, we collaborate with ARUP on an independent report that details UKREiiF’s economic contributions to the city and region. This report provides valuable insights into […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Crunching the numbers: How UKREiiF generated £20.9 million for the local Leeds and wider West Yorkshire economy Aug 12, 2024 By Mya Driver, Marketing Executive, UKREiiF That’s right, UKREiiF has supercharged the local Leeds and wider West Yorkshire economy with an impressive £20.9 million boost in 2024! This is a colossal leap from the £5.5 million in 2022 and the £12.1 million in 2023. That’s a total of £38.5 million pumped into Leeds businesses over […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lamington Group launches room2 York project Aug 9, 2024 Lamington Group has announced the launch of its latest project under the award-winning eco-hometel brand, room2. The new property, located in York, is scheduled to begin site development this summer and is expected to open in early 2026. room2 York will be the brand’s first venture in the North of England and the £30 million […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans submitted for new administration and security building at Blackpool Airport Aug 9, 2024 Plans for a new office, security and small passenger handling building for Blackpool Airport have been submitted to Fylde Council. The new offices would be built immediately behind the current buildings at the entrance to the airport off Squires Gate Lane. The plans are part of Blackpool Council and Blackpool Airport’s strategy to rebuild old […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
