Regeneration plans for Chorlton’s former shopping centre set for submission Feb 12, 2025 Major plans to transform the former Chorlton Cross Shopping Centre into a thriving new neighbourhood will shortly be submitted to Manchester City Council. Brought forward by Manchester-based PJ Livesey, in partnership with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, the plans look to create a diverse mix of homes and revitalised retail spaces that will create a […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Puma Property Finance facilitates a £43m loan for Newcastle PBSA development Feb 6, 2025 Puma Property Finance (“Puma”) today announces it has facilitated a £43 million loan to Vita Group to fund the development of a new 260-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Newcastle. This latest scheme follows Puma’s recent partnership with Vita on a 268-bed PBSA development in Edinburgh in December 2024.The Newcastle development is in the […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Caddick gets green light on 360,000 sq ft Ashton Park development Feb 6, 2025 Wigan Council has granted outline approval on Caddick’s Ashton Park development, a 360,000 sq ft industrial scheme set to deliver a £46m boost to the local economy. Located off Lockett Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, the 19-acre site is situated at the edge of the existing South Lancashire Industrial Estate and offers convenient access to J23, 24 […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Investec REALIS acquires prime Manchester office in partnership with XLB Feb 3, 2025 Investec Bank Investec Bank plc (“Investec”), a leading international financial services provider, announces that Investec REALIS (“REALIS”), the equity strategy that it launched last year, has acquired Citygate, a 47,000 sq ft office in the heart of Manchester’s CBD. In line with REALIS’s strategy of working alongside best-in-class operating partners, XLB will be responsible for […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
City Life and Torsion Group Secure £54 Million Loan for Landmark Sky Gardens Development in Leeds Jan 22, 2025 City Life and Torsion Group have successfully secured a £54 million loan from Maslow Capital to fund the development of Sky Gardens, a 32-storey student accommodation project in Leeds. The Sky Gardens development will deliver 660 premium student rooms, offering a mix of studios and cluster apartments. Designed with student living in mind, the project […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
M7 Real Estate acquires £47m industrial estate in Manchester Jan 20, 2025 M7 Real Estate (“M7”), the pan-European investor and asset manager, announces the acquisition of Broadheath Network Centre in Greater Manchester for £47 million, from Network Space Developments. The acquisition is the first undertaken by M7 on behalf of the newly formed pan-European industrial & logistics joint venture between Oxford Properties, a leading global real estate investor, […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Riverside Sunderland masterplan gets green light for flagship 165-home Placefirst neighbourhood Jan 9, 2025 Placefirst’s proposals for a new flagship residential neighbourhood on Farringdon Row, have received planning approval, marking a new significant milestone within the Riverside Sunderland Masterplan. Following Sunderland City Council’s decision, we will begin transforming the 4.57-acre brownfield site into a high-quality 165-home neighbourhood by June 2025. Consisting of 67 homes and 98 apartments for long-term […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Lambeth launches partnership search to deliver 450 new homes Jan 7, 2025 Lambeth Council’s plans to build desperately needed new affordable homes in the borough are advancing with the search for a new Development Partner set to start this January. Lambeth Council is seeking a single Development Partner to deliver up to 450 new homes, of which at least 150 will be affordable. These will be delivered […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Placefirst Announces Joint Venture with Strata to Deliver Homes in Leeds Jan 7, 2025 Placefirst, a leading build-to-rent developer, has unveiled its first private sector joint venture, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy. This partnership underscores Placefirst’s commitment to collaborating with quality housebuilders capable of delivering at scale and speed without compromising on long-term value and sustainability for residents. The collaboration will commence with the delivery […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Plans for £250m Stockport project submitted Dec 5, 2024 A planning application has been submitted for a mixed neighbourhood in Stockport following a detailed community consultation. The proposals have been brought forward by The Stockport 8 LLP – a joint venture of Stockport Council and ECF (itself a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse.) The proposals seek to create an […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
