Planning Approved for Major Government Hub in York Jul 23, 2024 York’s ambitious plan for a state-of-the-art government office development has received the go-ahead from the City of York Council Planning Committee. The six-storey, 195,000 sq ft government hub, proposed by Network Rail, Homes England, and the Government Property Agency (GPA), is set for completion in 2027/2028. Designed to house up to 2,600 civil servants, the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF Brings £20.9m Economic Boost to Leeds and West Yorkshire Jul 17, 2024 An independent report by ARUP has highlighted that The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), a major event taking place annually in Leeds, has generated almost £21m of local economic activity in the city and the wider West Yorkshire region in 2024. The event, which brought together over 13,000 official attendees in 2024, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
HTB Finalises £25 Million Funding for Leeds Development Jul 16, 2024 Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has secured a £25 million deal with GMV Twelve to fund the construction of Kirkstall Forge, a new neighbourhood in Leeds. The project will comprise over 1,400 homes, along with offices, hospitality, and leisure venues. Situated in western Leeds, the funding will refinance and restructure Capital Estate Group’s secured debt facilities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Mayor Brabin tells builders to brace for housebuilding boom Jul 10, 2024 Mayor Tracy Brabin has vowed to deliver a “new dawn” for housebuilding across West Yorkshire, by working in lock-step with local housing providers and the new government in Westminster. The West Yorkshire Housing Strategy 2040, the first of its kind for the region, has been unveiled on a visit to Saxton Lane in Leeds, where […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UKREiiF Triumphs at the Conference and Events Awards 2024 Jul 5, 2024 UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum) has pulled off a remarkable achievement at the Conference and Events Awards 2024. In just three years, UKREiiF has become a cornerstone for the UK’s real estate, investment, and infrastructure sectors, and caps a phenomenal rise by winning the hotly contested “Best UK Conference won Best […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
JV to Build £53m Residential Towers in Sheffield Jul 5, 2024 Torsion Group has partnered with Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) to develop a £53m residential project at Hollis Croft, Sheffield. The development will include 234 Build to Rent (BTR) apartments in blocks ranging from seven to 17 floors. Torsion Construction will serve as the main contractor, with the project set for completion in mid-2026. The scheme […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Frasers Group Acquires Frenchgate Shopping Centre Jul 2, 2024 Frasers Group has acquired the 770,000 sq ft Frenchgate shopping centre in Doncaster as part of its ongoing expansion in the UK. The centre, home to over 120 retailers including Next, H&M, and TK Maxx, attracts more than 16 million customers annually. Frasers Group stated that the acquisition will “unlock new opportunities” for its brands […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Panattoni supersizes with largest ever speculative logistics development in the North of England Jul 2, 2024 Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has acquired a prime 65-acre site on the Nottinghamshire/Yorkshire border with planning consent for over 1.2 million sq ft. The two phase development, called Panattoni Central A1(M), by junction 34 of the A1(M), has been acquired from Mulberry Developments in an off-market deal. […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Microsoft Chooses Leeds for £106.6 Million Hyperscale Datacentre Jun 27, 2024 Microsoft, one of the world’s largest organisations and most recognisable brands, has chosen to set up a new hyperscale datacentre in Leeds. This momentous move involves the purchase of 48 acres at Skelton Grange from Harworth for £106.6 million. The transaction will occur in two phases: 27 acres by late 2024 and 21 acres by […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
UKREiiF 2025 Announcement: Save the Date for Leeds May 24, 2024 Following the unprecedented success of UKREiiF 2024, where a record-breaking 13,000+ delegates attended, the organisers are thrilled to announce that the event is already locked in for 2025, and promises to be even bigger and better. With many tickets already sold 12 months in advance, the message is simple: Set your calendars as UKREiiF 2025 […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more