Avant Homes acquires site to deliver £66.5m 300 new home development Jul 8, 2024 Avant Homes acquires site to deliver £66.5m 300 new home development. Subject to planning, Avant Homes will build 300 of its practically designed, energy efficient two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, which will have a gross development value of £66.5m. The proposed development, located on land off Thurnscoe Bridge Lane, Thurnscoe. will comprise 13 of Avant […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans for New Commercial Space at Manchester’s 77-79 Mosley Street Jul 8, 2024 Architect Atelier MB has applied for planning and listed building consent on behalf of Biz Assets to transform the empty premises at 77-79 Mosley Street, Manchester. If approved by Manchester City Council, the proposals would create 21,500 sq ft of commercial space, with 13,000 sq ft designated for offices and nearly 9,000 sq ft for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
“The Big Ask”: What Do You Want from the New Government? Jul 8, 2024 As the dust settles after an epic UK election, UKREiiF has gathered opinions from key figures across the UK’s built environment sector to answer a simple question: ‘What is your ask of this new government?’. We gathered the thoughts of experts from various sectors, including housing, construction, investment, logistics, and more, for their take on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF Triumphs at the Conference and Events Awards 2024 Jul 5, 2024 UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum) has pulled off a remarkable achievement at the Conference and Events Awards 2024. In just three years, UKREiiF has become a cornerstone for the UK’s real estate, investment, and infrastructure sectors, and caps a phenomenal rise by winning the hotly contested “Best UK Conference won Best […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Clowes Developments purchase major mixed-use development site in Mansfield Jul 5, 2024 Clowes Developments have successfully purchased a 35-acre site at Pleasley Hill in Mansfield. Pleasley Hill was initially presented to the land and planning team at Clowes Developments in 2017 by land promotor, David Winterbotham. Since then, extensive due diligence and research into the sites potential has been happening behind the scenes and resulted in an […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
ISG Nears Sale as Parent Company Cathexis Finalises Deal Jul 5, 2024 ISG, the sixth-largest UK contractor, is on the verge of being sold by its parent company, Cathexis, after eight years of ownership. The potential buyer, who has not yet been named, is expected to invest heavily in the business. Cathexis Chief Operating Officer and ISG Chairman Matt Roche communicated to stakeholders that the sale is […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
ESR Europe Closes £153m Loan for London’s Corus Hyde Park Hotel Jul 5, 2024 ESR Europe, the European platform of ESR Group, has arranged a £152.5m commercial real estate loan secured against the in London. The loan provides funding to the MUI Group to refinance existing loans and finance a comprehensive refurbishment of the property. The hotel is located on the north side of Hyde Park, near Lancaster Gate, […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Development Opportunities on the Horizon in Flintshire? Jul 5, 2024 Development opportunities could be on the horizon in Flintshire as the county council invites residents to participate in early-stage public consultations, signalling development opportunities for four town centres: Connah’s Quay, Flint, Mold, and Queensferry. The local authority is encouraging residents to contribute to the creation of seven ‘Place Making Plans’ for town centres across Flintshire […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
JV to Build £53m Residential Towers in Sheffield Jul 5, 2024 Torsion Group has partnered with Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) to develop a £53m residential project at Hollis Croft, Sheffield. The development will include 234 Build to Rent (BTR) apartments in blocks ranging from seven to 17 floors. Torsion Construction will serve as the main contractor, with the project set for completion in mid-2026. The scheme […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Northern Group Acquires 19 Spring Gardens in Manchester City Centre Jul 4, 2024 Northern Group has expanded its commercial portfolio by acquiring the 37,000 sq ft office building at 19 Spring Gardens, Manchester. The deal was completed for an undisclosed amount, though Land Registry records show that BNP Paribas purchased the building for £13 million in 2015. CBRE acted as the agent for Northern Group, with OBI and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
