Sheerwater Regeneration Project Awaits £57.7m Funding Oct 13, 2023 The Sheerwater Regeneration Project, a cornerstone of Woking Borough Council’s urban development initiatives, is on the brink of a significant financial boost. The council has formally approached the government, seeking a hefty £57.7 million to wrap up three pivotal phases of the project. The government commissioners, currently collaborating with the council under its Section 114 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Barnwood Limited lands Nebula contract at Milton Park Oct 10, 2023 MEPC has appointed construction firm Barnwood Limited to build its £40 million, 80,000 sq ft Nebula scheme at Milton Park, a leading science, business and technology park in Oxfordshire. Nebula will consist of seven new research and development units to be built on the eastern edge of the Park. The seven units housed in three […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ground Investigations Begin at Redbridge Paddock for Future Development Oct 6, 2023 OX Place is set to start ground investigations at Redbridge Paddock as part of Oxford City Council’s redevelopment plans. The site, previously used as a landfill in the 1960s and 1970s, is identified in the Local Plan 2036 for the construction of over 200 homes. The ground investigations will involve using machinery to take soil […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greystar secures 391-home BTR forward funding in Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey from Dandara Living Oct 5, 2023 Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing, has forward funded a 391-home development in Surrey from Dandara Living, a leading BTR developer, marking the latest transaction in its strong UK growth strategy. The attractive site, Renshaw’s Yard, is located adjacent to the Staines-Upon-Thames […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Economic Powerhouse: University of Cambridge’s role in the UK’s growth Oct 5, 2023 An Exclusive Q&A with Andy Levy, Head of Projects at the University of Cambridge, by UKREiiF UKREiiF: Andy, we all know Cambridge for its academic prowess. But today we’re diving into its economic side. Can you give us a glimpse of how the University impacts the economy? Andy Levy: Of course. In simple terms, we’re […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Brunel Centre in Bletchley to Undergo Major Transformation into Mixed-Use Housing Development Sep 26, 2023 The Brunel Centre, once a bustling shopping hub in Bletchley, is on the brink of a significant transformation. According to a report by the Milton Keynes Citizen, there are plans to convert the shopping centre and the adjacent large supermarket building into a vast mixed-use housing development. The Milton Keynes City Council made an announcement […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light for Oxford North’s next three advanced R&D lab buildings totalling 458k sq ft Sep 20, 2023 Detailed designs for three new, prestigious laboratory and office buildings which total 458,100 sq ft (42,549 sq m) and will be built as phase 2 of Oxford North, the new £700 million life sciences innovation district, have been resolved to be approved by Oxford City Council’s planning committee. Oxford North will deliver one million sq […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Kennedy Wilson adds Two UK Industrial Warehouse Assets Sep 20, 2023 Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson has acquired two industrial warehouse assets in the UK totaling c. 181,500 square feet via separate transactions. The properties occupy prime distribution locations within the UK’s logistics Golden Triangle and core South-East market. Situated only eighteen miles north-east of central London, the single-let unit at Westside Business Park […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sizewell C Nuclear Initiative Opens Doors for Private Stakeholders Sep 19, 2023 The UK government has initiated the process for private investors to express their interest in the Sizewell C power station, a pivotal element of the nation’s nuclear renaissance. The Energy Security Secretary, Claire Coutinho, announced the commencement of the investment process, inviting potential partners to showcase their interest in the project. Sizewell C, anticipated to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hill Group agrees affordable homes deal with Oxford Council Sep 19, 2023 Oxford City Council has announced the acquisition of 111 much-needed affordable homes from award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group at Oxford North’s Canalside development, south of the A40. The new homes, part of the first 317 energy-efficient new homes that Hill is delivering at Canalside, will bring vital affordable housing to the Oxford market, which currently ranks […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
