Grainger Acquires Manchester Development in £31m Deal Jul 24, 2024 Grainger has bolstered its portfolio with the acquisition of The Astley, a build-to-rent scheme in Manchester, from M&G Real Estate for £31 million. This strategic move is set to enhance Grainger’s presence in the Northern Quarter and Ancoats, an area renowned for its vibrant community and growth potential. The Astley, a 135-home development featuring a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stockport Unveils Major 4,000-Home Regeneration Plan Jul 23, 2024 Stockport Council is seeking consultants to design a strategic regeneration framework for 280 acres east of the town centre, marking the next phase of a £1bn transformation programme. The council aims to appoint a team for the 4,000-home Town Centre East Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) by early September. This initiative builds on the success of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackburn Greenlights Major Housing Development for Nearly 600 Homes Jul 22, 2024 Councillors in Blackburn have approved full planning permission for Persimmon Homes Lancashire’s extensive project to construct 553 new homes off Heys Lane, with outline approval for an additional 45 residences. This approval initiates the transformation of a 101-acre site near Blackburn town centre into a substantial residential area. Persimmon Homes plans to develop a diverse […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Weaver Vale Housing Trust Expands with Acquisition in Cheshire Jul 19, 2024 Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) has expanded its portfolio by acquiring 89 homes from Auxesia Homes, a private housing provider in northern England. This acquisition increases WVHT’s total holdings to over 6,500 properties throughout Cheshire. The newly acquired properties, located in areas such as Moulton, Kelsall, and Wilmslow, include a mix of affordable rent and […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Salford Approves Plans for Major Logistics Development ‘Halo West’ Jul 19, 2024 Salford City Council has approved plans for a new 108,553 sq. ft. logistics and industrial development named Halo West, submitted by Peel Waters. The site, located off Liverpool Road in Eccles, Salford, will transform a former waste recycling facility into a well-connected employment hub. The development, designed by Peel Waters in collaboration with AEW, Langton […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Harbour Hotels Acquires Rothay Garden in the Lake District for Expansion Jul 19, 2024 Harbour Hotels Group has acquired Rothay Garden hotel in Grasmere, Lake District, aiming to expand its presence in northern England. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. The 32-bedroom Rothay Garden hotel will be rebranded as Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels and will undergo a “non-intrusive” refurbishment. The hotel will continue to operate during […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Stockport Council Unveils Plan to Build 15,000 New Homes and Protect Green Belt Jul 18, 2024 Stockport Council has revealed an ambitious plan to construct 15,761 new homes by 2041, while also preserving the borough’s green belt. The draft local plan aims to meet 85% of Stockport’s housing needs, with 8,000 homes slated for development in the town centre, predominantly on previously developed brownfield land. Feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rotherham Council Approves £19.9 Million Redevelopment Plans Jul 18, 2024 Rotherham Council Cabinet has approved updated plans for two projects aimed at transforming Wath and Dinnington. Feedback from the public has been instrumental in refining these plans, which focus on revitalising the cultural heart of both town centres and enhancing public spaces. The £8.9 million project in Wath includes the construction of a new state-of-the-art […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chancerygate sells 275,000 sq ft Aston Clinton and Oldham urban logistics developments to private investor Jul 17, 2024 Chancerygate has sold two urban logistics in developments totalling 275,000 sq ft of Grade A accommodation to a private investor for an undisclosed sum. The developer has sold Vantage 41, which is located in Aston Clinton, near Aylesbury, and Broadway Central in Chadderton, near Oldham. Vantage 41 is a 165,000 sq ft development is located […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Approved: £55m for Central Docks Housing Project Jul 17, 2024 Liverpool City Council has approved a £55m investment from the new Labour government, marking a significant advancement for the Central Docks housing scheme. This funding, part of the Brownfield Infrastructure Land (BIL) grant, aims to rejuvenate the stalled Central Docks project within Liverpool Waters. The initiative, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, positions Liverpool at the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
