Gloucester City Homes strikes £130m funding deal Aug 24, 2023 A £130m finance package has been agreed by GCH with Natwest, which includes £30m in new funding. The deal significantly extends the level of commitment from NatWest, in terms of both loan maturity and funding amount, extending £100m in existing loans for 10 years. The additional £30m commitment will allow GCH to continue delivering important […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackfinch Property completes £4.3m refinance Buy-To-Let loan for gated residential property complex in London Aug 10, 2023 Blackfinch Property, the Gloucester-based rapidly growing agile lender to the UK property market, has completed a £4.3m buy-to-let (BTL) refinancing loan for the completion of a collection of seven modern and energy-efficient homes contained by a gated closed mews in Archway London. The 24-month deal from Blackfinch Property represents the firm’s fifth buy-to-let loan completed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£Billions of development set for Greenbelt Lands in England Aug 7, 2023 In various parts of England, including Surrey, Somerset, and West London, plans are underway to develop former greenbelt lands into housing communities. These developments aim to address the growing demand for housing in the country. Surrey’s New Town A significant 284-acre stretch of former greenbelt land in Surrey is being transformed into a ‘new town’ […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
3000 student Wembley plans approved Aug 4, 2023 Wilkinson Eyre Architects’ design for a new campus for the College of North West London has received approval from Brent Council. The proposed £130m, eight-story development will be located at the site of the Olympic Office Centre, near Wembley Stadium. The final decision now lies with the Greater London Authority. The new campus will span […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harlow regeneration demolition to begin Aug 4, 2023 The Occasio House, a former private youth housing complex in Harlow, has been demolished as part of a £20m redevelopment plan to rejuvenate the town centre. The site, located at Playhouse Square, has been vacant since 2016 and was previously used as accommodation and a service centre for young people. The redevelopment plan includes the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dominus Real Estate secures prime Square Mile office site at 5-10 Great Tower Street Jul 26, 2023 Dominus Real Estate has further expanded its portfolio in the heart of London, with the successful acquisition of the prestigious RBS building from Natwest at 5-10 Great Tower Street. Through a highly competitive process, Dominus secured the 55,817 sq ft building for £27.5 million and completed the transaction entirely through equity. With the acquisition finalised, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Thirdi Group Takes on £150 Million Office-to-Residential Conversion Project on London’s River Thames Jul 26, 2023 Australian property developer Thirdi Group has embarked on a challenging office-to-residential conversion venture, acquiring a commercial tower on London’s River Thames to create luxury apartments. The 4375sq m Westminster Tower office building is set to undergo a remarkable transformation into a residential tower, featuring 28 apartments, including three whole-floor penthouses, and 25 two and three-bedroom […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City of London Corporation approves 55 Bishopsgate scheme, the Square Mile’s third tallest tower Jul 21, 2023 The City of London Corporation Planning Applications Sub-Committee has approved planning permission for the 55 Bishopsgate scheme. The scheme comprises a 63 storey and 22 storey mixed-use buildings, that will feature a free to visit public roof top, with a biodiverse climate resilient garden for relaxation, events and educational opportunities. The scheme will also feature […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Approved: £1bn London 670-home scheme Jul 21, 2023 The London Borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames (LBRuT) Planning Committee has given the green light to the revised plans for the £1.1bn Stag Brewery project on 19 July 2023. The major mixed-use development, located on the former 22-acre Stag Brewery site in Mortlake, Southwest London, is near the Boat Race finish line at Chiswick Bridge. This approval […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sellar secures consent for an innovative 444-bed student housing led mixed use development in Southwark Jul 20, 2023 Sellar, the investment and development company specialising in innovative mixed-use projects and which delivered the internationally recognised Shard Quarter, has secured a resolution to grant planning permission for the development of 444 purpose-built student homes, fully direct let, with eight affordable homes for local key workers and flexible office and retail space, following a unanimous decision […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
