South Staffordshire Council Plans for 4,086 New Homes in Strategic Local Plan Apr 15, 2024 South Staffordshire Council has outlined a strategic Local Plan targeting the development of 4,086 new homes, concentrating on areas with excellent access to services and transportation. The initiative prioritises “tier one” settlements, which are identified as having the greatest access to facilities and are within walking distance of a train station. The council’s approach follows […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gatehouse Investment Management Buys £35m Worth of Persimmon Homes in the West Midlands Mar 21, 2024 Gatehouse Investment Management has secured a deal to purchase 174 homes from Persimmon for £35 million, in collaboration with Carlyle, a leading global investment firm. The properties, located in Coventry, Dudley, and Stoke, feature a range of two to four-bedroom houses and a block of flats near Coventry city centre. With some units already completed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edgbaston Cricket Ground to Undergo Exciting Redevelopment with New Hotel and Stand Mar 20, 2024 Edgbaston Stadium, renowned for its cricketing heritage, is set to undergo a transformative redevelopment that includes the construction of a new on-site hotel and the renovation of spectator stands. The project has been kick-started with an £18 million loan from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), marking a significant step towards enhancing the facilities at […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Midlands Company acquires Brownfield site Mar 19, 2024 Future High Street Living, a company based in the Midlands with a focus on build-to-rent family housing, has recently purchased an 18.49-acre site near the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill. This development aims to breathe new life into an area previously occupied by a disused industrial estate, signalling a fresh chapter in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
University of Warwick Partners with Arden Cross for Trailblazing HealthTech Campus Mar 14, 2024 The University of Warwick has announced its partnership with Arden Cross to establish a pioneering HealthTech Campus. This initiative is part of the expansive £3.2 billion regeneration scheme, the “Innovation District,” strategically located near the HS2 Interchange station in Solihull. The partnership, which began with a Memorandum of Understanding in 2022, has gained momentum following […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Coventry Set to Welcome 991 New Homes in a £450m City Centre Transformation Mar 12, 2024 Coventry’s city centre is poised for a monumental transformation as plans for a near £450m development, promising to deliver 991 new homes alongside a vibrant mix of shops, bars, and restaurants, receive planning approval. This marks the commencement of the ambitious City Centre South project, aiming to rejuvenate the heart of Coventry by early 2027. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Development Opportunity? Prime Birmingham Abandoned Plot Eyes Revival Mar 11, 2024 In the heart of Birmingham, a once bustling shopping centre presents a prime opportunity for developers to transform the area with investment. The former Poolway Shopping Centre site, a derelict piece of land offers excellent redevelopment value. The Poolway Shopping Centre, a cornerstone of the Garrett’s Green estate, was demolished in 2018 with high hopes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Clarion Partners Europe continues UK warehouse push with acquisition of two Golden Triangle logistics parks for £80 million Mar 8, 2024 Clarion Partners Europe, the real estate investment fund manager specialising in logistics and industrial assets, has acquired two logistics parks in Redditch and Kettering, prime Golden Triangle distribution locations, for £80 million, from EPISO 5, a fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners. The transaction is the second on behalf of Clarion’s UK-only logistics fund (the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
West Midlands Launches £200 Million Initiative to Develop 12,000 New Homes on Brownfield Sites in build Up to UKREiiF Mar 5, 2024 In an ambitious step towards revitalising the West Midlands, a £200 million funding initiative has been announced to drive the development of 12,000 new homes across the region. This ground breaking scheme aims to transform brownfield sites, previously industrial land, into thriving residential communities, bolstering the local economy and providing much-needed housing. The funding, confirmed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£90 Million Student Accommodation Portfolio Hits the Market Across Four UK Cities Mar 1, 2024 Beachrock has announced its role in orchestrating the sale of a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) portfolio valued at £90 million, offering 1,494 student bed spaces across prime university cities in the UK. Each individual bed space in the collection is valued at £60,000, presenting an attractive proposition for investors. The portfolio encompasses seven assets situated […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
