Aviva Investors provides £65 million in debt financing to UK electric fleet specialist Zenobē May 29, 2024 Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has completed the provision of two new debt tranches totalling £65 million to Zenobē Energy Ltd (“Zenobē”), the international provider of end-to-end solutions in fleet electrification and battery storage. The two loan portions, made on behalf of third-party clients and Aviva UK Life, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Young people share vision for future of West Yorkshire’s mass transit at UKREiiF May 29, 2024 Mott MacDonald, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and West Yorkshire Mayor, in conjunction with leading ESG partner, Ahead Partnership, recently hosted eight young people from schools across West Yorkshire at UKREiiF. The young people took centre stage at a panel session on the Thursday, showcasing their visions and insights on the region’s proposed mass […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Liverpool City Council Plans to Deliver 2,000 New Homes Annually May 29, 2024 Liverpool City Council has announced plans to deliver 2,000 new homes each year, reduce empty properties, and address homelessness as part of its new draft housing strategy. A report scheduled for the council’s cabinet next week will seek approval to launch a public consultation on the draft strategy, which aims to shape a £1bn housing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Funding Approved for Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan May 29, 2024 The masterplan to regenerate Hamilton town centre is moving forward to the detailed design stage after receiving a funding boost. South Lanarkshire councillors have approved a contribution of £100,000 from the Common Good Fund to enable the development of detailed plans. Unveiled earlier this year, the masterplan includes repurposing areas, introducing residential properties, and creating […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Mount Anvil join forces with Riverside Group to regenerate Isle of Dogs May 29, 2024 Mount Anvil and The Riverside Group have exchanged contracts to enter into a joint venture for the delivery of the regeneration of the Tiller Road Estate on the Isle of Dogs. This follows Mount Anvil’s selection as the preferred development partner. The scheme will be Mount Anvil’s and The Riverside Group’s second estate regeneration scheme […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Related Argent and NTT UD Europe Join Forces for Brent Cross Town Development May 28, 2024 Related Argent has announced a joint venture with NTT UD Europe Limited, a subsidiary of Japan’s NTT Group, to deliver the next phase of its Build to Rent project at Brent Cross Town. Construction is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024. Oli Rifkind, recently promoted to Executive Director at Related Argent, has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Godwin completes the acquisition of two affordable housing sites in Nottingham May 28, 2024 UK property business Godwin Developments announces that it has completed the purchase of two consented brownfield sites from Nottingham City Council, advancing the delivery of 102 much-needed affordable homes in the city. The land parcels, located in the popular Bulwell area, total 5 acres and benefit from detailed planning consent secured by Godwin. The mix of two- […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Asda’s New Owners Secure £3.5bn Financing and Plan to Sell Petrol Stations May 28, 2024 The new owners of Asda have announced plans to take on approximately £3.5 billion in debt financing, sell its petrol station business, and intend to sell distribution sites pending regulatory approval. In October, the Issa brothers, founders of petrol forecourt firm EG Group, and TDR Capital finalised a £6.8 billion deal to take control of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF 2025 Announcement: Save the Date for Leeds May 24, 2024 Following the unprecedented success of UKREiiF 2024, where a record-breaking 13,000+ delegates attended, the organisers are thrilled to announce that the event is already locked in for 2025, and promises to be even bigger and better. With many tickets already sold 12 months in advance, the message is simple: Set your calendars as UKREiiF 2025 […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
UKREiiF Unveils 2024 Sustainability Champions May 24, 2024 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Sustainability Champion Awards at this year’s event in Leeds. These awards recognise exemplary exhibitors and pavilion partners who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainability within the real estate and infrastructure sectors. The Sustainability Champion Awards highlight those […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
