Ashby Capital Secures £50m Refinancing Deal for Two Retail Parks Aug 24, 2023 In a significant financial move, Ashby Capital has successfully refinanced two of its prominent retail parks, Morta and Westside, in a £50m deal with Deutsche Hypo. Westside Retail Park, located in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, hosts 13 tenants, including major retailers like TK Maxx, Sports Direct, and Halfords. Acquired from British Land in 2019, the park […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Feasibility Study to Explore £7m Industrial Estate in Keighley Aug 24, 2023 Bradford Council has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study into the potential development of an industrial estate in the Beechcliffe area of Keighley. The council-owned site, comprising 8 acres adjacent to the Hard Ings roundabout, has been earmarked for employment uses since the early ’90s. With up to £7m allocated for the development by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
British Sugar Advances with 1,100 Home Development in York Aug 23, 2023 British Sugar is taking significant steps forward with one of York’s largest housing schemes, seeking final approval for up to 1,100 homes at the 39.54-hectare site at Plantation Drive. The development, which has been in the planning stages for several years, has now been outlined with a new timetable, projecting the final homes to be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Investment Fund Acquires Multiple Properties in Key Cities Aug 22, 2023 The Urban Splash Residential Fund has made a significant investment to expand its portfolio, acquiring 129 homes across Manchester, Salford, and Leeds. This £15 million investment has increased the number of homes in the Urban Splash UK Residential LLP (USUKR) portfolio by 41%, bringing the total to 437 homes. The acquisition also adds £1.3 million […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bradford Interchange to Undergo £Multi-Million Revamp; No Developers Attached Yet Aug 22, 2023 Bradford Interchange, a central transportation hub in the city, is set for a significant transformation with a multi-million-pound redevelopment plan. Interestingly, the official submission of the redevelopment plans does not mention any specific developers attached to the project, leaving room for speculation and anticipation regarding who will take on this major undertaking. The proposed redevelopment […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leeds University looking for Net Zero Strategic Delivery Partner Aug 7, 2023 The University of Leeds has announced a significant step in its Climate Plan by seeking a strategic delivery partner to help achieve net zero emissions by 2030. The university’s commitment to energy reduction and decarbonization is part of a broader initiative to embrace sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint. A Strategic Pathway to Net Zero […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans submitted for £300m net zero neighbourhood signed during UKREiiF Aug 4, 2023 Developer Citu has submitted plans to create a new vibrant canal-side district in Sheffield – which would become one of the largest zero carbon developments in the UK if approved. The Attercliffe Waterside progressed during the week of UKREiiF with the city council announcing the partnership with Citu. The scheme would include: A public square […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Housing association secures land for new homes for Keyland Developments Jul 31, 2023 Keyland Developments, the property and development arm of Yorkshire Water, has sold a 5.5-acre site in West Yorkshire to the Leeds Federated Housing Association. The site in Pudsey, on the outskirts of Leeds, could see 54 new homes being developed. Matthew Turnbull, land and planning manager at Keyland Developments, said: “We are delighted to have […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Casa by Moda brings 223 new rental homes to Leeds Jul 27, 2023 Casa by Moda, the single-family homes arm of developer and operator Moda Living, has completed the acquisition of a major site in Leeds, to deliver the brand’s first single family rental homes neighbourhood in the city. The site, which has been acquired from specialist sustainable housebuilder Artisan Real Estate, is located between Kirkstall and Headingley […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Further investment in York Central Jul 26, 2023 City of York Council has reached a deal with government which could generate some £40m additional funding to maximise the impact and benefits of York Central. The deal, which is conditional on the York and North Yorkshire devolution deal being confirmed, will allow further financial support, ensuring key elements of site infrastructure are delivered at the right time […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
