Rushbond purchases landmark Bank House office building in Leeds city centre Nov 23, 2023 Yorkshire-based property company Rushbond PLC has acquired the landmark Bank House circa 90,000 sq ft office building in Leeds City Centre – once the regional headquarters of the Bank of England. The building presents a major short-term redevelopment opportunity for Rushbond, which has built a reputation for transforming significant and cherished locations and developments throughout […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Torsion Group Announces The Phoenix, a New Yorkshire BTR Development Nov 17, 2023 The Torsion Group, a Leeds-based real estate company, has announced a joint venture with Khalbros Group and Oliver Cookson’s Family Office to bring to life The Phoenix, a prominent Build to Rent (BTR) development in Yorkshire. This collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing the region’s housing options, particularly for its growing professional population. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning secured for 800,000 sq. ft Skelton Grange industrial & logistics development Nov 13, 2023 Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, is pleased to announce that it has secured planning approval from Leeds City Council for the development of 800,000 sq. ft of industrial & logistics space at its Skelton Grange site in Leeds. The 50-acre site is adjacent to Junction […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hull’s West Docklands Set for Transformation Nov 10, 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet is poised to deliberate on a pivotal report outlining the design brief for the West Docklands area. This ambitious plan is set to establish a comprehensive planning framework, paving the way for the area’s development and rejuvenation. Strategically located, the West Docklands is encircled by key landmarks and thoroughfares, including the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Nido to partner with Primus and H.I.G on Leeds and Lancaster student developments Nov 6, 2023 Nido, Europe’s trusted operator in purpose-built student accommodation and residential for rent, is to partner with a Joint Venture between Primus Property Group (“Primus”) and H.I.G Realty Partners (“HIG”) on the design and subsequent operation of two purpose-built student accommodation (“PBSA”) schemes at the heart of Leeds and Lancaster. Scheduled to open in September 2025, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Revised 30-Storey Springwell Gardens Tower Gets Green Light in Leeds Nov 1, 2023 Leeds city centre is set to welcome a new addition to its skyline as local developer Citylife secures planning approval for a 30-storey tower at Springwell Gardens. Initially envisioned as a 46-storey structure, the project faced a redesign following the city council’s reservations about its height. The revised plan, which now features a 30-storey building, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Final round of consultation launched on key planning document set to shape the future of Leeds Oct 30, 2023 Leeds City Council is encouraging residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to have their say in the final round of consultation on the Local Plan Update. This final round sets out new and updated planning policies, to help the council deliver its climate emergency commitments. This third round of consultation is the last step, before the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Finance Agreed: Yorkshire Industrial Site gets Multi-Million Pound Revamp Oct 25, 2023 Property investors Countrylarge have secured a plot of unused industrial land at the junction of Sayner Lane and Carlisle Road, adjacent to the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds’ South Bank. This acquisition was facilitated through a short-term finance agreement with specialist lender Together. Antony Rosindale of Country Large highlighted the scheme’s potential to address the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light to fund £7 million net zero projects Oct 24, 2023 Net zero projects in York and North Yorkshire have been approved for allocations from a £7 million net zero fund. A total of 23 schemes will receive a share of the York and North Yorkshire Net Zero Fund, investment which has been unlocked by the region’s proposed devolution deal and will be allocated by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Six Aging Leeds Tower Blocks Slated for Demolition; Residents To Receive Priority Rehousing Oct 23, 2023 Leeds City is poised for a major architectural transformation as plans are underway to demolish six tower blocks, originally built in the 1960s. Leeds City Council, after assessing the blocks located in Seacroft, Moortown, and Armley, deemed renovation efforts to be financially impractical. As a result, a total of 345 flats, spread across these buildings, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
