Avant Homes acquires site in Mansfield to deliver £90m, 396 new home multi-tenure development Mar 4, 2024 Avant Homes has secured a multi-tenure new homes development site after exchanging contracts on 22-acres of land at Pleasley Hill Farm, Mansfield. Subject to planning, Avant Homes Central will build 396 of its practically designed, energy efficient two-, three- and four-bedroom homes which will have a gross development value of £90m. The housebuilder will be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£90 Million Student Accommodation Portfolio Hits the Market Across Four UK Cities Mar 1, 2024 Beachrock has announced its role in orchestrating the sale of a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) portfolio valued at £90 million, offering 1,494 student bed spaces across prime university cities in the UK. Each individual bed space in the collection is valued at £60,000, presenting an attractive proposition for investors. The portfolio encompasses seven assets situated […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Out of the Ashes: Trent Bridge Eyes Major Revamp to Secure Future as Premier Cricket Venue Feb 22, 2024 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club has unveiled ambitious plans for a major redevelopment of Trent Bridge, aiming to bolster its status as a leading venue for Test cricket. Central to these plans is the expansion and partial demolition of the historic Members’ Pavilion, a critical step to meet the evolving demands of international cricket and ensure […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Real Estate partners with Acacia Care to fund three purpose-built care homes for the elderly Feb 14, 2024 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading specialist real estate investor and lender, announces c. £35m of funding to three new care homes in the Octopus Healthcare Fund’s (OHF) portfolio of more than 100 homes. These homes will provide a total of more than 200 high-quality beds, having been funded as part […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Brackley Property Developments gains approval for light industrial scheme in Leicester Feb 12, 2024 Planners have granted consent for a new scheme in Leicester that will deliver c.30,400 sq ft of light industrial accommodation. Commercial developer, Brackley Property Developments (BPD), will redevelop a brownfield site off Blackbird Road near Leicester city centre, on behalf of Leicester City Council. The redevelopment of the Ian Marlow Centre, a former council depot, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exciting future for Newark Castle given the next green light Jan 19, 2024 Ambitious plans to create a new and improved visitor attraction at Newark Castle got another green light after plans were approved during Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Planning Committee last night (Thursday 18 January). Through a funding application via the National Lottery Heritage Fund along with a £3million allocation from Newark’s Towns Fund deal and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Aviva Investors acquires distribution park in Leicestershire Jan 16, 2024 Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has completed the purchase of Leicester Distribution Park (“LEDP”), an industrial and logistics asset spanning more than 713,500 sq ft. The eight-unit scheme is fully-let and was developed in three phases between 2017 and 2022. Aligning with Aviva Investors’ continued focus on sustainability, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
One to Watch: North East Lincolnshire Unveils Future-Oriented Local Plan Jan 15, 2024 North East Lincolnshire Council today announced the public consultation phase for its revised Local Plan, marking a pivotal moment for the borough’s future development. The Local Plan, a comprehensive framework guiding land use and development in North East Lincolnshire, is currently under review with its latest draft now available for public scrutiny. This plan, which […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Student Housing Boost: Puma Property Backs £72m Nottingham Development Jan 10, 2024 In a major boost to student accommodation in Nottingham, Puma Property Finance has committed to a £72 million loan for a new development project. This project, a joint venture between Olympian Homes and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP), aims to construct a 790-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in the city’s heart. Dubbed Forest Mill, the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Millfield Estates Acquires Eco-Friendly Office for £1.2m in Leicester Jan 5, 2024 In a significant property deal, Millfield Estates has expanded its portfolio by purchasing a cutting-edge eco-friendly office building located at 3 Rayns Way, Watermead Business Park, Leicester. The transaction is valued at £1.2 million. This acquisition increases Millfield Estates’ portfolio to a total of 14 properties. The office, covering 6,027 square feet, is notable for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
