Oxford Trust Plans Aspen Building to Boost Start-Up Space in Headington Jul 24, 2024 The Oxford Trust has submitted plans to Oxford City Council for a new Aspen Building at the Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington. This initiative aims to expand laboratory and office space for science and tech start-ups, addressing the rising demand within the Headington Science Cluster. The Aspen Building, named after Sir Martin Wood’s favourite […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Urban&Civic to acquire L&Q Estates from L&Q Group Jul 23, 2024 London & Quadrant Housing Trust (“L&Q”) and Urban&Civic plc (“Urban &Civic”) are pleased to announce that the acquisition of L&Q Estates by Urban&Civic is now unconditional and will complete shortly. Urban&Civic, a leading Master Developer in the UK, was identified by L&Q as a logical purchaser to keep faith with the intention of boosting housing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
5000 new homes: Longhurst and Grand Union Launch Consultation on 37,000-Home Merger Jul 22, 2024 Longhurst Group and Grand Union Housing Group will commence a six-week consultation with residents this Wednesday regarding their proposed merger to create a 37,000-home housing association. The boards of both organisations have approved the business case for the merger, which aims to enhance investment in existing properties and build 5,000 new homes over the next […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Consultation Begins on Medway’s Local Plan: A Heads-Up for Developers Jul 15, 2024 Medway Council has initiated a public consultation on the Local Plan, a pivotal document that will influence the region’s development for the next 15 years and beyond. Beginning Monday, 15 July, the consultation seeks input from everyone living and working in Medway to shape the future of the area. This consultation is a significant opportunity […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Aviva Investors & Packaged Living to fund 101 single-family homes in Cambridge Jul 15, 2024 Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has agreed to forward fund the creation of 101 single-family homes in Cambridge, continuing its development partnership with Packaged Living, the UK’s leading sustainable living specialist. The homes, which will be delivered by Barratt Homes, the country’s largest housebuilder, will form part of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Schroders Capital completes £35 million off market acquisition Jul 11, 2024 Schroders Capital’s real estate team, acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Pension Fund (“GMPF”), has successfully completed the off-market acquisition of Brackmills Central Industrial Estate in Northampton from M&G Real Estate for £35 million, reflecting a capital value of £128 per sq ft. The 272,000 sq ft estate comprises 31 units ranging from 3,000 to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Billericay 750 Homes Development Plans Announced Jul 11, 2024 Plans are underway for the construction of over 750 homes in Billericay’s green belt. Gleeson Land has submitted an application to Basildon Council for 250 homes on land off Laindon Road. This proposal follows recent applications from Broadway Malyan for 380 homes on Greens Farm Lane and Scott Properties for 130 homes and a Lidl […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GRE Finance lends £10m for office redevelopment and value-add hotel projects May 17, 2024 GRE Finance, a specialist lender to the UK Real Estate market, has completed two loans, worth c. £10 million, secured against a £50m GDV planning reposition deal and an operational country house hotel, as the firm continues to expand its loan book amid significant opportunities for lending against value-add real estate assets. GRE Finance has […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Buckinghamshire Council Advances Regeneration of Aylesbury with New Developments May 10, 2024 Buckinghamshire Council has taken further steps in the regeneration of Aylesbury, detailing progress in the development of two central sites aimed at enhancing the town’s public spaces and housing. The council’s commitment of £5 million towards revitalising the town centre includes transforming the site of a former bingo hall, which has remained vacant for years. […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Prime Box and Cedar Invest Set to Revamp Hampshire Warehouse May 9, 2024 Prime Box, in collaboration with Cedar Invest, has acquired Denmark House in Petersfield, Hampshire, paving the way for significant redevelopment. The London-based companies completed the purchase from Vestey Holdings, marking an important step in their expansion strategy. Denmark House, located strategically on Bedford Road close to the A3, spans approximately 112,000 sq ft. The redevelopment […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
