Drum Property Group Set to Revive £94m Manchester Residential Project Jul 12, 2024 Scottish developer Drum Property Group is poised to acquire the Gallery Gardens project in Manchester’s Castlefield district, a £94m development initially proposed by DeTrafford. The project, which includes 366 flats, entered administration in early 2023 without construction commencing. Drum Property Group, based in Aberdeen, has emerged as the leading contender to take over the site […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greystar’s Student Roost Snaps Up Properties in Manchester and Birmingham Jul 1, 2024 Student Roost, owned by Greystar, has purchased a 1,000-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Manchester from Whitbread. This acquisition marks the company’s first development in the city. Whitbread sold the Medlock Street site, previously earmarked for a 37-storey tower, to Student Roost. The site had planning consent for a 1,014-bed PBSA and a 13-storey […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Greater Manchester Land Available for Development Jun 28, 2024 A large site on Bury New Road in Manchester is now on the market. Previously granted planning permission for a hotel, car showroom, and storage warehouse, the plot also holds potential for residential development, according to agent Hindley Lawrence. Located just south of the Fairy Lane and Bury New Road junction, the freehold property at […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Planning approved for Key Gateway Site at Manchester Waters Jun 28, 2024 Manchester City Council have approved plans submitted by Forshaw Land & Property Group to transform a vacant brownfield site at Cornbrook into a high-quality, mixed-use residential and commercial scheme. The collaboration between the Bolton based developer and waterside regeneration specialists Peel Waters will see the 1-acre plot which sits adjacent to VOX Manchester and the […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Joint Venture launches MIX MANCHESTER – Airport-based Science, Innovation Manufacturing campus May 13, 2024 A revised masterplan has been developed which will see the creation of the UK’s best-connected science, innovation, and manufacturing campus at Manchester Airport. MIX MANCHESTER will be one of the largest science and innovation campuses in the UK, delivering 2 million sq ft of high-quality advanced manufacturing and science space. It will be the only […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Cole Waterhouse Acquires Former Hilti HQ Apr 22, 2024 Developer Cole Waterhouse has exchanged on the acquisition of the former Hilti headquarters in Trafford, with plans to bring forward a new mixed-use, residential-led development on the site. The plot, which currently includes a 31,000 sq. ft. office building previously occupied by Hilti, is located within the 215-acre Trafford Wharfside regeneration zone being promoted by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bolton Aims to Mirror Stockport’s Urban Renaissance with New Development Plans Apr 22, 2024 Bolton is set to undergo a transformative urban regeneration, inspired by the success of nearby Stockport, as Mayor Andy Burnham announces plans for a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) in the town. The announcement was made during the unveiling of his manifesto in Manchester city centre, where he expressed his vision for Bolton’s future. The new […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Salboy and DOMIS Unveil New £84.5 Million Residential Tower in Manchester’s Greengate Area Apr 18, 2024 Salboy Group, in partnership with construction firm DOMIS, has announced the launch of a new £84.5 million residential development in Manchester’s Greengate district. This marks the duo’s tenth development in central Manchester over the past seven years. Named Obsidian, the project features a 26-storey tower which will house 250 residential units. The breakdown includes 30 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Aldermore provides additional bridging facility to Manchester based specialist lender Apr 15, 2024 Aldermore bank has provided an increase to its already multi-million pound block bridging facility to SDKA, which will provide the funding they need to continue to accelerate their growth plans. Established in 2016, SDKA is a principle, specialist lender offering short-term bridge finance secured against residential, mixed-use and commercial properties across England, Scotland and Wales. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greater Manchester industrial estate now two thirds let following latest deal Apr 8, 2024 Network Space Developments (NSD) has let a 17,000 sq ft unit at the flagship Broadheath Networkcentre in Altrincham. Constructed by Bansco, on behalf of NSD, the 206,000 sq ft, 25-unit Broadheath Networkcentre has regenerated a brownfield site providing a mix of high-quality refurbished space alongside new builds. Achieving BREEAM Very Good and EPC A ratings, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
