SmartestEnergy Expands and Extends at Canary Wharf Aug 7, 2025 Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has announced that SmartestEnergy is expanding and extending its office footprint at Canary Wharf, reinforcing its commitment to growth and innovation in the global energy sector. SmartestEnergy, the energy company helping businesses navigate the energy transition, has secured a new agreement to grow its European headquarters at The Columbus Building, 7 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unite Students Secures Planning Consent for New 511-Bed Student Scheme in Lambeth, London Aug 6, 2025 Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), has secured planning consent for a new 511-bed development in Lambeth, South London. Located on Kennington Lane, the new scheme will be a mixed-use development that includes community and light industrial space, alongside high-quality student accommodation. The development is set to be delivered in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Aviva Investors acquires New Broad Street House in the City of London Aug 4, 2025 Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has completed the purchase of New Broad Street House in the City of London, acquiring the remaining stake in the building via its Real Estate Active Long Term Asset Fund (‘REALTAF’). New Broad Street House increases Aviva Investors’ commitment to London’s prime office […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Building a More Inclusive and Sustainable London: Empowering Communities Through Design and Opportunity Mar 14, 2025 By Lucy Atlee, Senior Quality and Design Manager, Places for London For us at Places for London embedding social value at every level is vital in helping us create a more prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive London. Enabling local people to take their first steps in the construction industry or move into the next chapter of their […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Whitbread acquires freehold of 35 Red Lion Square in Central London Feb 4, 2025 Whitbread Plc, the parent company of Premier Inn, the UK’s largest hotel brand, has acquired the freehold of 35 Red Lion Square, WC1 for conversion into a hub by Premier Inn hotel. The prime property, which is in a prominent location on the junction of Theobalds Road, Drake Street and Red Lion Square, was purchased […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Berkeley Group breaks ground on Trillium regeneration scheme in Westminster Feb 3, 2025 Berkeley Group has broken ground on Trillium, a landmark regeneration project set to deliver 556 new homes in Westminster. The former Paddington Green Police Station site at Edgware Road will include 39% affordable homes onsite once complete and an additional 11% provided at the Mayor of London’s strategic site in Barnet – achieving a total […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Broadgate REIT announces joint venture with Modon to deliver development in London Jan 24, 2025 Broadgate REIT, owned equally by British Land and GIC, announces the formation of a new Joint Venture (‘JV’) with Abu Dhabi based holding company, Modon Holding (‘Modon’), to deliver 2 Finsbury Avenue, a 750,000 sq ft world-class development at Broadgate. British Land and GIC will each retain 25% ownership in 2 Finsbury Avenue through their […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Starboard Hotels Refinances Hampton by Hilton London Park Royal with £20 Million Loan from Leumi UK Jan 23, 2025 Starboard Hotels has successfully completed the refinancing of its Hampton by Hilton London Park Royal property, securing a £20 million loan from Leumi UK. This strategic refinancing will bolster the operations of the 162-room hotel, enabling it to continue offering high-quality hospitality and modern amenities to guests. The Hampton by Hilton London Park Royal boasts […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Norges Bank Investment Management acquires 25% interest Grosvenor’s portfolio Jan 22, 2025 Norges Bank Investment Management has acquired a 25 percent interest in a mixed-use property portfolio located in Mayfair, in a new joint venture with Grosvenor. The agreement was signed on 21 January 2025, and the transaction was completed the same day. Norges Bank Investment Management paid 305.7 million pounds for its 25 percent ownership interest, […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Octopus Real Estate funds acquisition of Hackney Wick site for 337-unit co-living development Jan 22, 2025 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading UK specialist real estate lender and investor, has provided a loan to Mitheridge Captial Management for their prime development site on Wallis Road, Hackney Wick, London. The site has detailed planning consent for the creation of a 337-unit co-living scheme, with Halcyon Development Partners acting […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
