GMPF Provides £31.3m Loan to Support Housing Developments in Bolton and Halifax Aug 30, 2024 The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has granted a £31.3 million loan to support two major housing projects by Placefirst in Bolton and Halifax. The developments, Deansgate Gardens in Bolton and Cow Green in Halifax, will collectively deliver 289 all-electric homes, powered by solar panels and air-source heat pumps. Construction has already commenced on both […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hargreaves Land Acquires York-Based Ptarmigan to Boost Northern Expansion Aug 22, 2024 Hargreaves Land, the development arm of County Durham’s Hargreaves Services, has acquired Ptarmigan Land’s York office, incorporating its team into Hargreaves’ central regional office in Leeds. This move is expected to strengthen Hargreaves’ strategic land portfolio across northern England. Hargreaves Land, which oversees more than 11,000 acres of future development land predominantly in northern England […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Paloma Capital Expands Industrial Space at Rebranded York North Business Park Aug 22, 2024 Paloma Capital has secured planning permission to develop four new industrial and warehouse units, totalling 34,400 square feet, at its rebranded business park, York North, located on the outskirts of York. The site, formerly known as Green Park Business Centre, offers design and build opportunities for units ranging from 4,000 to 15,400 square feet. Acquired […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Humber Freeport helps to secure £250m investment at key industrial cluster Aug 20, 2024 Humber Freeport has helped to attract yet another major inward investment by playing a key role in securing a £250m development by a world-class business. Mitsubishi Chemical Group UK Ltd, part of one of the world’s largest chemical producers, has committed to invest in a new production line at Saltend Chemicals Park, which is located […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans unveiled for East Yorkshire business park expansion Aug 12, 2024 East Yorkshire based Lovel Developments has unveiled plans to deliver 400,000 sq ft of new space in the existing business parks near J38 on the M62 at Newport. This expansion plan is to help meet the demand for employment space and to drive investment and growth. Philip Lovel, Founder of Lovel Developments, said: “We began […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF’s Economic Impact Throughout the Years Aug 12, 2024 By Mya Driver, Marketing Executive, UKREiiF Since its inception in 2022, UKREiiF has generated an impressive £38.5 million in economic impact, benefiting Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region. Each year, we collaborate with ARUP on an independent report that details UKREiiF’s economic contributions to the city and region. This report provides valuable insights into […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Crunching the numbers: How UKREiiF generated £20.9 million for the local Leeds and wider West Yorkshire economy Aug 12, 2024 By Mya Driver, Marketing Executive, UKREiiF That’s right, UKREiiF has supercharged the local Leeds and wider West Yorkshire economy with an impressive £20.9 million boost in 2024! This is a colossal leap from the £5.5 million in 2022 and the £12.1 million in 2023. That’s a total of £38.5 million pumped into Leeds businesses over […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lamington Group launches room2 York project Aug 9, 2024 Lamington Group has announced the launch of its latest project under the award-winning eco-hometel brand, room2. The new property, located in York, is scheduled to begin site development this summer and is expected to open in early 2026. room2 York will be the brand’s first venture in the North of England and the £30 million […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Housebuilder Honey submits plans to deliver £53m, 184 home development in Doncaster Aug 5, 2024 Housebuilder Honey has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on a 16-acre site in Bessacarr, Doncaster, to deliver a £53m, 184-home development. The proposed site, which will be called Opal, is located off Cammidge Way and is adjacent to Bawtry Road. Subject to planning, Opal will comprise a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Arrow Capital acquires warehouse in South Elmsall for £17m Jul 25, 2024 Arrow Capital Partners, a specialist investor, developers and manager of real estate in Europe and Asia-Pacific, has acquired a 296,500 sq ft distribution warehouse in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire for over £17 million. The warehouse has been sold by Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and they were advised by GV&Co’s investment division. The building is situated on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more