University in JV to bring forward food and drink innovation hub Feb 28, 2022 A report to East Lothian Council last week approved the Joint Venture Structure between the local authority and Queen Margaret University that will take forward the delivery of the plans. The Court of the University also gave its go ahead for the joint venture. The first stage of the development, construction of the Food and Drink […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Two ‘Green Freeports’ set to be created in Scotland Feb 14, 2022 The Scottish and UK governments have agreed to establish two green freeports in Scotland. The special economic zones, offering tax breaks and lower business tariffs, are being promoted by the UK government as part of its “levelling-up” agenda. The deal comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Scotland on Monday. A bidding process will begin […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
First World Hybrid Real Estate snaps up suburban retail park in £12m deal Feb 8, 2022 FWHRE, an Isle of Man Regulated Fund, listed on The International Stock Exchange (TISE), has completed the acquisition of units 1A and 1B, West Retail Park in the affluent residential suburb of Milngavie, just north of Glasgow. The two units are let to Aldi and Home Bargains until June 2039 and June 2034 respectively. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Kennedy Wilson acquires landmark Edinburgh office building from PATRIZIA in £80m deal Feb 7, 2022 Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) has acquired Waverleygate, a wholly-owned prime office building in Edinburgh, from the real assets investment manager PATRIZIA for $106 million, excluding closing costs. Waverleygate is one of the most prominent office buildings in the heart of Scotland’s capital city and is 97% occupied by national credit-worthy […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
M7 Capital loans East Kilbride Nominees Ltd £4.5m to acquire retail park Feb 1, 2022 M7 Capital, a full-service real estate debt specialist, announces that it has provided, on behalf of its UK debt fund TREC II, a £4.46 million loan to East Kilbride Nominees Ltd. The property vehicle is managed by David Samuel Properties Ltd (the “Sponsor”) who are a specialist purchaser of Commercial Real Estate assets across the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Landsec plan new £825m urban neighbourhood in Glasgow Jan 24, 2022 Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries is set to be demolished, making way for a new exciting £825m mixed-use urban neighbourhood. Proposals by Landsec include a transformational development including homes, retail, restaurants and office space. The development company said its vision, developed after conversations with Glasgow City Council, is a response to the disruption facing retail, which has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unbranded Finance funding unlocks Glasgow aparthotel scheme Jan 21, 2022 Unbranded Finance has kicked off 2022 by completing a £2.5 million bridging loan on behalf of Courie Investments Limited, secured against a prime Glasgow City Centre office building with planning permission for a 113-room aparthotel at 249 West George Street, on the corner of Blythswood Square. The 24-month loan will be used as a holding […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Springfield Properties unveils plans for 1,000 home sustainable community Jan 17, 2022 If approved, the Lingerwood development will see up to 1000 new homes delivered within a cleverly integrated and well connected community. Following extensive consultation with Midlothian Council, local stakeholders and the public, Springfield has refined its proposals to demonstrate how Lingerwood will complement the unique identities of neighbouring Newtongrange and Mayfield. The proposals showcase how […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lismore’s review highlights positive Scottish investment marketing during 2021 Jan 12, 2022 Leading independent property advisory firm, Lismore Real Estate Advisors today released its comprehensive review of the Scottish investment market for the final quarter of 2021 and predictions for 2022. Despite the ups and downs faced during 2021, the Scottish investment market has fared surprisingly well with investment volumes trading at circa £1.345bn, a 24% increase […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gresham House invests £164m in Borderlink Broadband Jan 11, 2022 Gresham House’s British Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (BSIF) has invested £164m (€191m) in fibre broadband provider Borderlink Broadband. Gresham House said the investment is being made via its BSIF I and BSIF II funds. Borderlink, trading as rural broadband provider GoFibre, serves residential and business customers across Scotland, Cumbria and Northumberland. BSIF’s £164m funding, together with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
