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
Heitman and Addington Capital Jointly Purchase Two Residential Properties in London’s West End Aug 4, 2023 Heitman LLC, a global real estate investment firm, in collaboration with Addington Capital, a UK-based investment and property asset management business, has announced the acquisition of two adjoining freehold residential blocks in London’s West End. The properties, known as 61-130 Miles Buildings, are located in Marylebone and were purchased as part of Heitman’s global core-plus […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cain International and Starwood Capital Group Jointly Extend £535M Loan to Canary Wharf Group for Wood Wharf Phase 3 Development Jul 28, 2023 Cain International and Starwood Capital Group, both prominent investment firms, have entered into a £535 million loan agreement with Canary Wharf Group to fuel the upcoming phase of the Wood Wharf residential project. Each firm is set to provide half of the loan, making it one of the most significant development loans issued in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greystar submit plans to unlock key development site in Croydon Jul 27, 2023 Greystar has submitted plans to Croydon Council for One Lansdowne. These proposals unlock a key development site in central Croydon that has been earmarked for development for a long time. Designed by HTA Design, the plans will deliver 783 new high-quality rental homes across two buildings of 35 and 47-storeys, a new public green square, […] 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
Arc & Co arranges £16M development finance loan for Battersea industrial scheme Jul 21, 2023 Specialist debt advisor Arc & Co. has arranged a new £16 million facility from Ingenious Real Estate to finance the development of a light industrial scheme in Battersea, south-west London. The finance has been arranged on behalf of a private developer client at a loan-to-gross-development-value (LTGDV) of 65%. The developer is constructing 30,000 sq ft […] 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
