£25,000 Per Home Investment Opportunity Emerges as UK Revamps Waterway Protection Rules Aug 29, 2023 The UK government is set to revisit environmental regulations related to waterway protection, unlocking significant investment opportunities in the housing sector. This strategic move aims to stimulate the construction industry and pave the way for expansive development. Reports indicate that the current “nutrient-neutrality” regulations have added costs of up to £25,000 per home in remediation. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
‘Significant transaction’: Costco searches for suitable Locations for 14 new UK stores Aug 17, 2023 Costco, the bulk buy retailer, is ramping up its expansion drive in the UK with plans to open 14 new warehouses over the next two years. The company is actively looking at several locations, including Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, south Glasgow, southeast London, and Oxford, with the intention to open as soon as possible. However, the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Brownfield Sites Across England Could House Almost 1.5 Million Homes Aug 15, 2023 Brownfield sites across England have the potential to house almost 1.5 million homes, with Greater London, the West Midlands, and Greater Manchester home to the largest proportion of brownfield land in the current market. Currently, there are an estimated 26,670 brownfield plots located across the nation. According to the CPRE, the average brownfield site can […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Home REIT puts 40 properties up for £4.8 million Aug 4, 2023 Home REIT PLC, a property investor specialising in accommodation for homeless people, has announced the sale of 40 properties for £4.8 million. This move comes after the company, which has faced several challenges including rent withholding by tenants, allegations of misleading shareholders, and being targeted by a short-seller, appointed AEW UK Investment Management LLP as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gulf Cooperation Council investors set to put £2.4bn into UK property market Aug 3, 2023 It’s anticipated that investors from the Middle East will inject £2.4 billion into the UK’s real estate sector in 2024, taking advantage of its increasing affordability and the growing interest in student accommodation, as per the London-based Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME). BLME highlighted that the economic robustness of the GCC, coupled […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Network Rail strike partnership with TfGM to transform regional stations Aug 1, 2023 Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester have formed a partnership to develop six stations in Manchester and Salford, With the population in Greater Manchester set to grow by almost 3m by 2031 the partnership aims to drive transformation in the stations to ensure they’re set for future generations – bringing regeneration and infrastructure together […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Popeyes food chain plans £50m UK expansion Aug 1, 2023 Fried chicken food chain Popeyes has partnered with TDR Capital to drive their UK expansion. The US firm opened their first UK restaurant in London back in 2021 and has now expanded to 27 locations – including its first drive through site in Rotherham which “broke multiple sale records” across their worldwide business. Tom Crowley, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New £10 million initiative to decarbonise schools – lowering emissions and inspiring student Jul 27, 2023 A new £10 million partnership between Green Future Investments Ltd (GFIL) and Let’s Go Zero, the campaign for all schools to be zero carbon by 2030, is set to boost climate action in schools across England. The collaboration will bring expert advice to thousands of individual schools, colleges, and nurseries via 30 climate advisors in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vistry Group secures additional grant funding from Homes England Jul 27, 2023 Vistry Group (Vistry) has secured an additional £67m from Homes England to deliver grant funded affordable homes in the period 2021-26. This brings the total Strategic Partnership affordable housing grants funding to £150m and will enable Vistry to deliver 2,388 affordable homes in partnership with Registered Providers and Local Authorities across England. A significant proportion […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unite Students: Interim results & proposed £300m capital raise Jul 25, 2023 Unite Students has published its interim results for the period ended 30 June 2023, reporting a strong first half in which a growth in earnings was supported by a return to full occupancy. Alongside the results, Unite has also announced a proposed capital raise to raise gross proceeds of approx. £300m to enable Unite to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
