UKREiiF News

Former Siemens Chief to Lead New State-Owned Energy Company

Juergen Maier, the former Chief Executive of Siemens UK, has been appointed as the Chair of Great British Energy, the newly established state-backed power company. With 33 years of experience at Siemens UK, one of the biggest wind turbine producers in the UK, Mr Maier brings extensive expertise to the role. He also serves as […]

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Blackpool FC Secures Approval for 87-Acres

Blackpool FC has received the necessary approvals to develop a state-of-the-art training facility on an 87-acre plot off Garstang Road, situated between Blackpool and Poulton-le-Fylde. The project, aimed at providing Premier League-standard facilities, required permissions from both Wyre Council and Blackpool Council due to the site’s geographical location. Wyre Council’s planning committee granted its approval […]

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Hillcrest Private Equity Acquires Manchester’s Arkwright House

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 […]

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Colmore Capital Finalises Coventry Car Showroom Sale to Listers Group

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 […]

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Oxford Trust Plans Aspen Building to Boost Start-Up Space in Headington

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 […]

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Unite Group Raises £450 Million in Successful Capital Raise

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 […]

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Unite Students Acquires Major Development Site in Central London

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 […]

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Grainger Acquires Manchester Development in £31m Deal

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 […]

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Infopro Digital acquires UKREiiF organisers Built Environment Networking Ltd

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 […]

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