Cala Acquires Major Development Site on Glasgow’s Southside Aug 1, 2024 Cala Homes has secured nearly six acres of land on Glasgow’s southside, previously an industrial site, to build over 250 homes. The 5.87-acre plot in Cathcart, once home to ClydeUnion Pumps, was purchased from the US firm Celeros Flow Technology. The new development, named The Foundry, will feature a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Opportunity: Partners Sought for Major Redevelopment at Morecambe’s Frontierland Site Aug 1, 2024 Lancaster City Council is seeking business partners to redevelop the former Frontierland site on Marine Road Central in Morecambe. The council invites bids from commercial leisure, hospitality, and mixed-use developers to transform the seafront location into a vibrant leisure and hospitality destination. This redevelopment aims to leverage the anticipated influx of visitors from Eden Project […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wates to Retrofit Over 400 Orbit Homes in Sustainable Housing Project Aug 1, 2024 Wates has secured a contract to retrofit 410 homes for housing association Orbit over the next two years, marking a major step in decarbonising Orbit’s housing stock. This partnership aims to enhance energy efficiency across the properties and forms part of a long-term strategy to meet government sustainability targets. This project will add to Wates […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Preferred contractor selected for new Blackpool Multiversity campus Aug 1, 2024 Blackpool Council has selected a preferred contractor to build a new £65m state of the art education campus in the town centre. Morgan Sindall Construction has been chosen as the main contractor on a pre-contract services agreement for the Multiversity, which will bring up to 3,000 students and staff into Blackpool town centre. The Multiversity […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leumi UK Facilitates £11m Loans for 4C Group’s London Hotel and Camden Development Jul 31, 2024 Leumi UK has approved two loans totalling £11 million to support the investments of hotel investor and operator 4C Group. The financing will aid the group’s projects in the City of London and Camden, demonstrating Leumi’s ongoing partnership with the firm. The first loan adds £5 million to 4C Group’s existing £75 million term facility, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Pension Funds to Invest Up to £20bn in Property and other Sectors Jul 31, 2024 Two leading UK financial firms, Phoenix Group and Schroders, have partnered to invest as much as £20bn of pension funds into the UK’s fast-growing businesses, particularly in property, green energy and small enterprises. This initiative follows government reforms aimed at boosting returns for savers and stimulating the British economy. The joint venture, Future Growth Capital, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning Permission Granted for New Village at Bourn Airfield and West Cambridge Site Jul 31, 2024 South Cambridgeshire District Council has officially granted planning permission for a c, paving the way for around 3,500 new homes. The decision follows extensive discussions on infrastructure requirements and water supply issues in the Greater Cambridge area. The project, led by landowners and developers Countryside, will see a significant portion of the site dedicated to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New £100m Stacked Industrial Development Planned for Colindale, NW9 Jul 31, 2024 Property developer NEAT Developments, in collaboration with Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Limited, has submitted a planning application to Brent Council for a new stacked industrial development at Capitol Way, Colindale, NW9. This innovative project reflects a growing trend in construction investment events in London, focusing on efficient land use in urban areas. The proposed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Government Launches New Towns Initiative to Boost Housing and Economic Growth Jul 31, 2024 The UK government has announced a bold initiative to develop a new generation of towns, aimed at stimulating economic growth and addressing the housing shortage. Led by the newly formed New Towns Taskforce, chaired by Sir Michael Lyons with Dame Kate Barker as Deputy Chair, the programme seeks to create large-scale communities of at least […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Pagabo Group confirms UKREiiF 2025 Platinum Partnership for second year Jul 31, 2024 THE organisers of the UK’s largest property and infrastructure investment event, UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum), have announced the return of Pagabo Group as the exclusive platinum partner for a second year. The partnership will see a continuation of the relationship built between Pagabo Group and UKREiiF since the inception of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
