Cortland Secures £129 Million Refinancing for Landmark 50‑Storey Salford Build‑to‑Rent Tower Jan 26, 2026 Cortland has secured a £129 million fixed-rate loan from Canada Life Asset Management to refinance its 50-storey build-to-rent tower at Colliers Yard in Salford, Greater Manchester. The facility replaces Cortland’s existing debt on the recently completed scheme, which comprises 559 apartments and resident amenity space, and marks the first transaction between Cortland and Canada Life […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Regional REIT Sells Oakland House in Manchester to Legacie Developments for £13m Dec 10, 2025 Regional REIT has completed the sale of its Oakland House office building in Old Trafford, Manchester, to Legacie Developments for £13m, reflecting a net initial yield of approximately 5.1%. Oakland House is a 15-storey, 161,500 sq ft office block on Talbot Road. The building is partly occupied by Greater Manchester Police and was around 35% […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Great North confirms first ever Northern Investment Summit Dec 4, 2025 A new landmark investment summit will showcase the North of England on the global stage, to unlock new investment and jobs for regions across the North. The Great North Investment Summit is announced today by The Great North, a partnership founded by northern mayors to create prosperity and opportunity. The Summit will take place on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Far East Consortium Unveils Vision for 1,200-Home Regeneration of Former Greater Manchester Police HQ Site Nov 12, 2025 Far East Consortium (FEC), in partnership with Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), has announced ambitious plans to transform the site of the former Greater Manchester Police headquarters in Trafford into a vibrant new mixed-use neighbourhood. The proposed masterplan, now entering its first stage of public consultation, outlines a vision for a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans for over 400 affordable homes in Wythenshawe revealed Oct 9, 2025 Manchester City Council (MCC) and placemaker Muse are seeking people’s views on the next phase of the £500m regeneration of Wythenshawe, which is set to deliver around 400 affordable homes in partnership with Wythenshawe Community Housing Group. The overall masterplan for Wythenshawe will deliver up to 2,000 new homes over the next 10-15 years. During […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BauMont Real Estate Capital and Spinnaker Estates Secure £40 Million Loan to Acquire and Refurbish Ropemaker Court, Manchester Oct 8, 2025 BauMont Real Estate Capital, backed by M&G Real Estate, together with Spinnaker Estates, has secured a £40 million loan from Grosvenor to acquire and refurbish Ropemaker Court, a 416-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Manchester. The total acquisition cost of the property was £42 million. The five-year loan facility includes a capital expenditure (capex) […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning approval granted for Project Halo – major life sciences hub moves forward in St Helens Oct 8, 2025 Full planning permission has been secured for a state-of-the-art employment development at the St Helens Manufacturing and Innovation Campus. St Helens Borough Council last night (7 October) granted planning consent for Project Halo, a landmark life sciences and advanced manufacturing development that will deliver 85,000 sq. ft of high spec workspace across four cutting edge […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ask Real Estate Unveils 115,000 sq ft Logistics Development at Manchester Business Park Sep 10, 2025 Ask Real Estate has announced plans to bring forward a new logistics scheme at Manchester Business Park, delivering around 115,000 sq ft of prime industrial space across a 7.8-acre site. The development will provide nine high-quality logistics units ranging from approximately 6,700 sq ft to 21,646 sq ft, designed to meet the needs of a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Liverpool’s Festival Gardens Set for Landmark Transformation into a Sustainable Riverside Neighbourhood Sep 9, 2025 Liverpool City Council, together with development partners Urban Splash and Igloo Regeneration, has unveiled plans to transform Festival Gardens into a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive riverside neighbourhood. The ambitious regeneration scheme will deliver a 21st-century community combining high-quality housing, exceptional green spaces, and a strong commitment to biodiversity, health and design excellence. The vision for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Maslow Capital commits £93.5 million to fund development in Liverpool Dec 18, 2024 Leading property developer Legacie has secured a £93.5 million funding deal with Maslow Capital to bring forward The Gateway, a new residential development in the heart of Liverpool. The funding package, provided by Maslow Capital, will enable Legacie to progress with the development, which is poised to be a key part of Liverpool’s ongoing regeneration […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
