Global and international investors back inaugural UKREiiF – with 200 investment firms signed up Mar 1, 2022 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has so far secured almost 750 C-Suite and senior professionals representing major investors and funders to attend the event – representing more 200 investment firms. UKREiiF is a game-changing new event set to take place in Leeds between 17-19th May 2022 which brings together cities and regions […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Morgan Sindall appoints Kate Bowyer as Managing Director for Muse Feb 25, 2022 Kate Bowyer is to become the new managing director of urban regeneration firm Muse Developments, its parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc announced on Thursday. Kate, currently Muse Developments’ Finance Director, will take on the role from MD Matt Crompton, who is retiring, in April this year. “This is an exciting time to be taking […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF takes path towards ISO20121 Event Sustainability Management Accreditation Feb 21, 2022 Built Environment Networking, the organisers behind The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), has revealed that they’re on the path to achieve ISO20121 Event Sustainability Management Accreditation. The accreditation looks to mitigate the impact events have on resources, society and the environment – whilst also relieving the strain on local infrastructure and utilities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The voices of UK of real estate – British Property Federation (BPF) and Scottish Property Federation (SPF) – become Official UKREiiF Partners Feb 17, 2022 British Property Federation (BPF) and Scottish Property Federation (SPF) have been confirmed as official partners for the inaugural UKREiiF event, which takes place in Leeds on 17 – 19 May 2022 As official partners, the BPF and SPF will be able to share exclusive benefits to their membership which comprises organisations across the real estate […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Largest ever real estate deal at £17.5bn sees Blackstone recapitalise Mileway Feb 15, 2022 Blackstone (NYSE: BX), announced that existing investors in Mileway, its 14.7 million square meter pan-European last mile logistics company, have agreed to recapitalise the company for €21 billion alongside Blackstone’s Core+ strategy, and to hold the business for the long term. The recapitalisation remains subject to a “go-shop” process which will commence immediately. Over the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Virgin Media O2 commits to £10bn investment into digital infrastructure Feb 15, 2022 Virgin Media O2 has revealed that its 5G network has now hit two thirds of the capital, giving London the largest 5G footprint within the group. The telecoms giant has committed to investing at least £10bn in the UK, and has delivered 5G to more than 2,000 sites across the country last year. It has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans for game-changing science innovation and research centre on the Isle of Man Feb 15, 2022 Leading regeneration and clean energy specialist Peel NRE, has announced ambitious proposals for a science innovation and research centre (SIRC), sustainable energy park and medicinal cannabis facility on land at Cooil Road, Braddan, Isle of Man. The proposals which follow a recent change in the legislation of cannabis production and exportation on the Isle of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harris family and Kings Park Capital acquire The Inn Collection Group Feb 14, 2022 Leading pubs with rooms operator The Inn Collection Group has been acquired by a new company backed by The Harris Family Trusts together with Kings Park Capital. Alchemy initially invested in ICG in 2018 when it comprised seven sites in the North East of England. Since then, Alchemy has proactively supported ICG Group Managing Director […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LXi REIT secured nine acquisitions in £87m deal Feb 14, 2022 The Board of LXi REIT plc (ticker: LXI), the specialist inflation-protected long income REIT, is pleased to announce the following nine acquisitions, funded by its recent £250 million equity capital raise (the “Capital Raise”). The acquisitions, which have been transacted predominantly on an off-market basis with seven different vendors/developers, total £87 million and reflect an […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Avison Young releases Big Box review of industrial market Feb 14, 2022 The latest Big Box research by Avison Young confirms that continued high levels of demand for e-commerce facilities have driven occupational activity to reach record levels for large grade A warehouses. For the third consecutive year, take-up has increased, compared to the previous year, totalling 49 million sq ft, 57% up on the five-year average. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
