Havering to Host Europe’s Largest Data Centre Jun 11, 2024 Plans have been submitted for the construction of Europe’s largest data centre on the outskirts of Havering. The proposed East Havering Data Centre, developed by London-based Digital Reef, will cover 40 hectares and include facilities for data storage, battery storage, horticulture, education, and renewable energy. Situated on the border between Havering and Thurrock, the project […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Major Coventry Regeneration Project in ‘Concept Stage’ Unveiled Jun 11, 2024 Coventry City Council has announced a major regeneration project for the ‘City Centre North’ area, currently in its ‘concept stage’. The plans aim to transform the area surrounding the city’s transport museum with new housing, enhanced public spaces, and improved transport links. The council is seeking a “strategic investor” to partner on the project, which […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£100m Digbeth High-Rise Housing Project Open for Tenders Jun 11, 2024 Clarion Housing’s development arm, Latimer, is inviting tenders for a £100m high-rise residential scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham. The project aims to deliver 483 flats in a development featuring both 33 and 9-storey buildings, situated between Clyde Street and the High Street. This new housing initiative is set to transform the site of a former Safestore […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh’s W Hotel Listed for Sale Months After Opening Jun 11, 2024 Edinburgh’s W Hotel, known for its distinctive bronze-clad steel exterior, has been put up for sale just months after its opening in November 2023. Situated in the heart of the £1bn St James Quarter, the hotel is known for its unique design. Designed by Jestico and Whites, the hotel was initially named the “ribbon hotel” […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Henry Boot agrees sale of strategic land site in Oxfordshire Jun 11, 2024 Henry Boot announces that its land promotion and planning business, Hallam Land Management (Hallam), has unconditionally exchanged on the sale of a freehold site with planning permission for 75 homes in Ambrosden, Oxfordshire to housebuilder, Mulberry Homes. Hallam acquired the site in 2014, before promoting the land through the planning process, with a planning application […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Nuveen Offers Stake in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter for Sale Jun 10, 2024 Nuveen Real Estate is set to sell a 25% interest in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, the £1 billion retail and leisure complex completed in 2021. Alongside this, Nuveen is also selling a 100% interest in the W Edinburgh hotel within the same development. St James Quarter, located at the east end of Princes Street, features […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Labour Plans to Boost Data Centre Construction on Green Belt to Boost AI Sector Jun 10, 2024 Labour intends to bypass local councils to construct data centres on green belt land, aiming to enhance the UK’s artificial intelligence sector. Peter Kyle, the shadow science, innovation, and technology secretary, is exploring the possibility of classifying data centres as nationally significant infrastructure projects. This would allow developers to overcome local opposition. The UK faces […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Great Places Housing Group Acquires 51 Homes in Greater Manchester Jun 10, 2024 Manchester-based Great Places Housing Group has acquired 51 homes from Vistry Group in Greater Manchester. The purchase includes 27 shared ownership homes at The Fairways in Brackley Village, Salford, and 24 homes at Calico Grove in Castleton, Rochdale. The Fairways development, managed by Sigma under its Simple Life Homes brand, features a total of 138 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wykeland Group Expands Leeds Portfolio with New Acquisition Jun 10, 2024 Yorkshire-based property developer Wykeland Group has purchased Elizabeth House, an office building located in Leeds city centre. The building, situated near Wellington Place and Leeds Railway Station, is currently occupied by Clarion Solicitors. The five-storey property spans 25,000 square feet and includes 15 parking spaces. Previously owned by an institutional investor since 2014, it has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning granted for £36m sustainable urban logistics development in Cheshire Jun 10, 2024 Planning has been granted to speculatively build 170,000 sq ft of Grade A sustainable urban logistics space in Adlington, Cheshire potentially creating up to 250 jobs. A joint venture (JV) between Chancerygate and specialist sustainable and impact investor, Bridges Fund Management will deliver the scheme, which has a projected gross development value of around £36m. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
