HJ Collection Acquires New £9.8 Million Residential Project in Weybridge Mar 14, 2024 HJ Collection has recently expanded its property portfolio with a strategic purchase of a commercial site in Weybridge, Surrey. The site, acquired for £3.5 million, spans 19,655 square feet and is set for a transformative development into residential units. The ambitious plans laid out by HJ Collection involve utilising permitted development rights to convert the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
NUMA Group Launches First UK Venture with Bloomsbury Hotel Site Mar 13, 2024 The NUMA Group has officially entered the British market through a collaboration with the New World Hospitality Group, introducing NUMA Bloom at the site of the erstwhile Bedford Corner Hotel in London. This launch marks the debut of the digital hospitality platform in the UK, at a prime location in Bloomsbury, central London, housed within […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Shaftesbury Capital Expands Presence in Covent Garden with New Acquisition Mar 12, 2024 Shaftesbury Capital has further cemented its position in the heart of London by acquiring the freehold interests in properties located at 25-31 James Street, Covent Garden, for a sum of £75.1 million. This strategic purchase adds a significant mix of retail and residential spaces to its already robust portfolio in one of London’s most bustling […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£2 Billion Regeneration Effort to Revitalise Royal Docks Announced Mar 8, 2024 London’s Royal Docks is set for a £2 billion regeneration, announced by Mayor Sadiq Khan, aiming to breathe new life into the historic area. The ambitious plan seeks a fresh development partner for the Royal Albert Dock, following a previous initiative that failed to draw Asian businesses, leaving the site with vacant office blocks. Khan’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greystar secures planning consent to enhance rental-housing led regeneration of the Bermondsey Biscuit Factory in London Mar 7, 2024 Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing, has secured planning approval from Southwark Council for amendments to its build-to-rent development located at the former Peek Freans biscuit factory site in Bermondsey, South London. The amendments build on the established design principles of the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Grace Real Estate announces the acquisition of its second residential portfolio, located in thriving Central London location Mar 5, 2024 Grace Real Estate Partners (“Grace”), a real estate investment company, announced today its acquisition of a residential portfolio based in Zone 1, London. The purchase comprises 110 units of underutilised residential space alongside commercial and ancillary facilities. This is the second acquisition for the private real estate investment group, who in August 2023, completed its […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chancerygate and Bridges Fund Management granted planning for £40m sustainable urban logistics development in Hayes, West London Mar 4, 2024 Developer Chancerygate and specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Fund Management have been granted planning to speculatively build a highly sustainable 90,000 sq ft Grade A urban logistics development in Hayes, west London. Called Harlequin Business Park, once complete the scheme will comprise nine units ranging from 5,100 sq ft to 39,700 sq ft and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£1 Billion Regeneration Plan for Carpenters Estate Set to Provide Over 2,000 Homes Mar 4, 2024 The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) Planning Decisions Committee has recently endorsed a £1 billion regeneration strategy for the Carpenters Estate in London, paving the way for the construction of 2,152 new homes. Spearheaded by Newham Council’s housing company, Populo Living, this project is a significant step towards addressing housing needs in the area, with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sun Venture Acquires London Hotel for Under £100 Million, Marking First Hospitality Venture Feb 29, 2024 Singapore-based investment manager Sun Venture has ventured into the hospitality sector by acquiring a 280-key hotel in central London for less than £100 million. The property, previously an office block, was purchased from UK asset manager Resolution Property, signifying Sun Venture’s diversification beyond its traditional focus on office and retail spaces. The acquisition of Hyatt […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
London Set for Major Role in £700 Million South Bank Redevelopment Following Green Light Feb 28, 2024 Communities Secretary Michael Gove has approved the £700 million redevelopment plan for the former ITV studios on London’s South Bank, paving the way for a major transformation by CO-RE and Mitsubishi Estate. The project, envisaged by architecture firm Make, will replace the iconic 24-story London Television Centre at 72 Upper Ground with two new office […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
