Liverpool City Council Seeks Feedback on 12,000-Home Housing Strategy

Liverpool City Council has launched a consultation on a new housing strategy aimed at delivering 12,000 homes over the next six years. This plan seeks to provide 2,000 homes annually and increase affordable housing availability across the city. The strategy, anticipated to trigger a £1bn housebuilding surge, includes a key goal of doubling the proportion […]

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Britannia Secures £10 Million for Manchester Project

Britannia has secured £10 million for its development at a former probation centre site in South Manchester. The financing includes a £9.5 million development loan from specialist lender Together and £650,000 from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Brownfield Housing Fund. Initial works have started on the Daisy Bank Road site in Victoria Park, with main […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Investec Supports Manchester Housing with £22 Million Loan to Realstar

Investec Real Estate disclosed a strategic financial move by providing a three-year, £22 million investment loan to a fund managed by Realstar Group. This loan is secured against UNCLE Manchester, a centrally located multifamily residential scheme in Manchester, underscoring the continuing demand for high-quality housing in the city. UNCLE Manchester features 171 studio and one-bedroom […]

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B8re Completes Sales Worth £4million For Network Space Investments

Industrial property specialist B8RE has completed the disposal of two single let assets in the North West on behalf of Network Space Investments (NSI). The two sales sold in excess of £4m, with both achieving ahead of quote after competitive bidding processes.  The assets include a 23,012 sq ft detached unit in Skelmersdale on a 3.2-acre […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Greater Manchester to get 10,000 new council homes by 2028

NEWLY re-elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has made tackling the housing crisis a top priority for his third term.  Today he unveils measures to increase the amount of social housing in the city-region, improve the standard of rented accommodation and end the housing crisis in Greater Manchester by 2038.  The Mayor’s announcements include:  […]

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L&G Initiates Sale of Manchester Mixed-Use Property

Legal & General UK Property Fund has commenced efforts to divest its retail and leisure complex located at 19–31 Piccadilly in Manchester. The asset, which encompasses a Travelodge hotel alongside a diverse array of food and beverage outlets, presents a lucrative investment opportunity for prospective buyers seeking exposure to Manchester’s vibrant commercial landscape. Originally acquired […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Council Implements £65 Million Plan for University Campus Development

In a move aimed at progressing the development of a new £65 million university campus, a council has initiated a compulsory purchase order to acquire necessary land, paving the way for ambitious construction plans. Blackpool Council has previously granted approval for the demolition of 59 residential properties within the designated area, endorsing an outline proposal […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Tameside Council Hunts for Procurement Partner for £11m Revamp

Tameside Council is actively seeking a procurement partner to drive forward its ambitious £11 million infrastructure project aimed at rejuvenating Stalybridge West. With funding sourced in part from the government’s £20 million Levelling Up Fund grant, specifically earmarked for town centre enhancements, the clock is ticking, requiring expenditure of funds by March 2026. Crafted meticulously, […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Droylsden Masterplan Set for Public Consultation to Shape Future

A comprehensive masterplan for Droylsden is progressing, fuelled by £100,000 in Homes England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Evergreen funding. Led by the consultant team at OPEN (Optimised Environments) and the Council, extensive fact-finding efforts have been underway since the beginning of the year to gather information and evidence crucial for shaping the vision […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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