Plans set out to deliver more than 90 new affordable homes in Barkingside

Transport for London (TfL) is working with regeneration specialist, Vistry Partnerships, and housing association, Peabody, on proposals that could deliver 98 new affordable homes in Barkingside. The homes, which the capital urgently needs, will be a range of one, two and three bed homes and will be delivered across three buildings. The new homes will […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Valor completes London portfolio acquires for £70m

Valor Real Estate Partners (“Valor”), Europe’s fastest growing last-mile real estate specialist, has completed a portfolio acquisition in London, comprising six urban warehouse assets for a total consideration of c. £70m. The assets, which offer short-term refurbishment potential and comprise 157,000 sq ft in total, have been acquired from the Milton Group, a privately-owned development […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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Weston Homes unveil sustainability rollout across £2.13bn pipeline

Weston Homes has unveiled details of the volume housebuilder’s major commitment to sustainability, with eco-friendly construction and specification features being rolled out currently, and over the next five years, across the group’s £2.13 billion portfolio (DGV) of residential and mixed use developments in London and the south east. This includes 20 current active sites and […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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Genomics England to anchor Canary Wharf life science cluster

Genomics England will move its headquarters to Canary Wharf this autumn, as part of the development of a major life science cluster.The move for Genomics England, one of the world’s most cutting-edge life science organisations, follows the recent announcement that CWG and Kadans Science Partner formed a joint venture to develop a 750,000 sq ft […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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International PPL to acquire further stake in Thames Tideway super-sewer

Infrastructure investment company International Public Partnerships has conditionally agreed to acquire a further shareholding in the Thames Tideway Tunnel, a 25-kilometre “super sewer” being built under the Thames in order to create a healthier environment for London. International PPL said on Wednesday that the opportunity was conditional on third-party approvals and had arisen as a […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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Go ahead for London Bridge life-sciences hub

SC1 has the green light for their Vinegar Yard scheme – as the Mayor of London signs off their reworked design almost two years after the initial planning refusal. SC1 is a collaborative group made up of: King’s Health PartnersLambeth CouncilSouthwark CouncilGuy’s and St Thomas’ FoundationIt aims to create a global quarter of high-impact healthcare […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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31-storey Isle of Dogs tower set for approval

A major scheme in Tower Hamlets has been recommended for approval – which will see Mount Anvil and One Housing deliver a 31-storey residential scheme.The project, which previously obtained consent for a 26-storey tower, has been increased in size with HTA Design drawing up plans to add five additional storey’s to the build.24 homes and […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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Valor acquires London urban logistics asset in £40m deal

Valor Real Estate Partners (“Valor”), Europe’s fastest growing last-mile real estate specialist, has continued its momentum in London with the acquisition of a prime urban logistics asset in Park Royal, West London for c £40m from a private vendor.  The asset comprises 55,000 sq ft of high-quality warehouse space across two units that are currently […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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Once in a lifetime regeneration scheme unveiled at Canada Water

Delivering up to 3,000 new net zero homes, office space for an estimated 20,000 workers and up to one million sq. ft. of leisure, cultural and education facilities, the 53-acre Canada Water masterplan is a once in a generation opportunity to reimagine a 21st century town centre for London. Located in the heart of London […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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