Hillcrest Private Equity Acquires Manchester’s Arkwright House Jul 25, 2024 Hillcrest Private Equity Real Estate has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of the 95,000 sq ft Arkwright House in Manchester from a Luxembourg-based fund. The deal, involving the grade two-listed neo-classical building, marks Hillcrest’s first investment in the North West. Arkwright House, located on Parsonage Gardens, was previously acquired by Catalyst Capital in 2014 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Colmore Capital Finalises Coventry Car Showroom Sale to Listers Group Jul 25, 2024 Colmore Capital, a property investment firm based in the Midlands, has successfully sold its 20,560 sq ft car showroom located in Coventry to the nationwide automotive operator, Listers Group. The sale, completed last November, followed direct negotiations between Colmore Capital and Listers Group, facilitated by the relocation of the showroom’s previous tenant. The property, situated […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Oxford Trust Plans Aspen Building to Boost Start-Up Space in Headington Jul 24, 2024 The Oxford Trust has submitted plans to Oxford City Council for a new Aspen Building at the Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington. This initiative aims to expand laboratory and office space for science and tech start-ups, addressing the rising demand within the Headington Science Cluster. The Aspen Building, named after Sir Martin Wood’s favourite […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harworth Group Achieves Impressive Half-Year Results with £107 Million Microsoft Land Sale Jul 24, 2024 Harworth Group PLC, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development, has announced a strong performance for the first half of 2024. The Group, which operates across the North of England and the Midlands, has been driven by strategic land sales and planning progress. The highlight of this period is the conditional sale […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unite Group Raises £450 Million in Successful Capital Raise Jul 24, 2024 The Unite Group PLC has successfully concluded its capital raise, securing approximately £450 million through a combination of placing, subscription, and retail offers. This funding initiative, which saw the issuance of 50 million new ordinary shares, was facilitated by J.P. Morgan Cazenove and Deutsche Numis, the joint bookrunners. The newly issued shares were priced at […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unite Students Acquires Major Development Site in Central London Jul 24, 2024 Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, has acquired a prime development site in Zone 1 London. The new property in Southwark will provide 444 beds and is set to be ready for the 2027/28 academic year. This acquisition is part of Unite Students’ strategic plan to support the growth of its university […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Grainger Acquires Manchester Development in £31m Deal Jul 24, 2024 Grainger has bolstered its portfolio with the acquisition of The Astley, a build-to-rent scheme in Manchester, from M&G Real Estate for £31 million. This strategic move is set to enhance Grainger’s presence in the Northern Quarter and Ancoats, an area renowned for its vibrant community and growth potential. The Astley, a 135-home development featuring a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Infopro Digital acquires UKREiiF organisers Built Environment Networking Ltd Jul 24, 2024 Infopro Digital, a leading business information services company, has acquired Built Environment Networking Ltd which runs UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum), a must-attend event for the real estate, property and infrastructure communities. The acquisition will strengthen Infopro Digital’s position as a leading international business-to-business trade show and event provider in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Schroders Greencoat Expands UK Solar Portfolio with New Acquisitions Jul 23, 2024 Schroders Greencoat, the renewables infrastructure management arm of Schroders Capital, has expanded its UK solar portfolio by acquiring three solar PV assets from Metlen Energy and Metals, formerly known as Mytilineos. The new additions include ground-mounted solar developments in Lincolnshire, Worcestershire, and Nottinghamshire, with a combined capacity of approximately 110MW. With this acquisition, Greencoat’s operating […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stockport Unveils Major 4,000-Home Regeneration Plan Jul 23, 2024 Stockport Council is seeking consultants to design a strategic regeneration framework for 280 acres east of the town centre, marking the next phase of a £1bn transformation programme. The council aims to appoint a team for the 4,000-home Town Centre East Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) by early September. This initiative builds on the success of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
