National Trust to Submit £25m Plans for Castlefield Viaduct Jun 7, 2024 The National Trust is preparing to submit a planning application this summer for the transformation of the remaining 150 metres of the grade two-listed Castlefield Viaduct into a ‘sky park’. The project aims to connect Deansgate tram stop with Pomona Island. The initial 180 metres of the viaduct were converted into a temporary park in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Salford Council Approves £15m Revamp of Walkden Town Centre Jun 7, 2024 Salford City Council has approved Derwent Estates’ £15 million plan to transform Walkden Town Centre. The project, undertaken on behalf of the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation, includes the demolition of 180,000 square feet of disused retail space and the refurbishment of 80,000 square feet of existing retail area. Derwent Estates’ scheme involves the removal of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
TPG Angelo Gordon and Ridgeback Group Partner with GS8, a Leading UK Housebuilder Specialising in Planet-Positive Homes Jun 6, 2024 GS8, a market leading UK housebuilder specialising in planet-positive homes, today announced that it has received a significant strategic investment from TPG Angelo Gordon and Ridgeback Group to support the continued growth of the business. The investment will support GS8 as it targets delivery of up to 1,000 new homes per annum over the next […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Focus Estate Fund Finalises Acquisition of Kingdom Shopping Centre, Its Second Asset in the UK Jun 6, 2024 Focus Estate Fund today proudly announces the completion of its second shopping centre purchase in the UK. This strategic investment underscores the fund’s commitment to expanding its global portfolio, following its initial venture in Wrexham, Wales, with the retail park Island Green. The acquisition of the Kingdom Shopping Centre marks the fund’s second foray into […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Peabody and Crest Nicholson Partner to Deliver 405 New Homes in Brackley Jun 6, 2024 Peabody and Crest Nicholson have announced a joint venture to build hundreds of new homes in Brackley, Northamptonshire. This collaboration between the not-for-profit housing association Peabody and the housebuilder Crest Nicholson aims to deliver approximately 405 high-quality, energy-efficient homes on a 34-acre site off Turweston Road. The development will feature a mix of one- and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Schroders unveils significant solar farm development at Horsham campus Jun 6, 2024 Schroders is proud to officially unveil its extensive solar farm installation at its Horsham campus, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s sustainability journey. The farm encompasses 2,606 solar panels which will generate 1.13MWh/year of electricity – the equivalent to approximately 25% of the site’s annual electricity consumption. Furthermore, 58 electric vehicle charging stations have […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Commerz Real sells London office and commercial building Paternoster Square Jun 6, 2024 Commerz Real has sold the fully-leased office and commercial building “Paternoster Square” in London in the course of the portfolio optimisation of its open-ended real estate fund hausInvest. The buyer in the framework of an off-market transaction is CLI Dartriver, an investment management platform belonging to the German real estate investors Conren Land and Indigo […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rotherham Mainline Station to Feature New Innovation Campus Jun 6, 2024 Plans for a new business district around a proposed mainline station in Rotherham have been revealed, complete with new images showcasing the envisioned development. Efforts to secure the Forge Way, Parkgate site for a combined mainline station and tram-train stop were highlighted by Rothbiz at the end of 2023. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Birmingham’s £1.9bn Smithfield Redevelopment Nears Approval Jun 6, 2024 Plans for the ambitious Birmingham Smithfield project are poised for approval once more, following a crucial amendment to the major city centre redevelopment proposal. The Smithfield development aims to repurpose the city’s former wholesale markets into a landmark destination featuring residential areas, office spaces, a park, retail outlets, and cultural venues. According to a council […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hoxton Capital Management Acquires Third UK Financial Advisory Firm in 2024 Jun 6, 2024 Hoxton Capital Management has acquired Devine Financial Management, a financial advisory firm based in Southend and London. This marks Hoxton’s third acquisition of a UK-based adviser firm this year, bringing its total assets under management to over £1.6 billion. The international firm, which operates offices in the UK, UAE, US, Australia, South Africa, and Europe, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
