Built Environment Networking Blog: East of England News

Cityheart and East Herts Council enter development partnership for 4-acre site

Cityheart, the housing, regeneration and placemaking development specialist, has entered into a development agreement with East Herts District Council to deliver a transformational mixed-use town centre redevelopment on the Old River Lane site in Bishop’s Stortford. The development agreement follows Cityheart’s original appointment as preferred development partner for the 4-acre site via an OJEU compliant […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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Custodian REIT Disposes Retail Unit in Bury St Edmunds

Custodian Property Income REIT (LSE: CREI), which seeks to deliver an enhanced income return by investing in a diversified portfolio of smaller, regional, core/core-plus properties across the UK, is pleasedto announce the disposal of a high street retail unit in Bury St Edmunds at auction for £0.85m, in line with the 31 March 2023 valuation.Commenting […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Development Opportunity: Ekin Road Estate in Cambridge

Cambridge City Council has identified the Ekin Road estate for potential redevelopment, presenting a unique opportunity for growth and rejuvenation in the area. The estate, which has been home to many residents for decades, was highlighted for redevelopment after a review of estates with older housing stock. Currently, three redevelopment options are on the table: […]

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Evolve Estates enters private healthcare sector as it acquires two private hospitals

Evolve Estates, part of commercial property and investment collective, M Core, has acquired two private hospitals in Diss and Scunthorpe on behalf of Leathbond Limited and LCP Securities as it enters the private healthcare sector. The company has acquired an existing operational private hospital in Scunthorpe and a private hospital with development opportunities in Diss, through […]

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Exciting Development Planned for Former Industrial Site in Lowestoft

A promising new development is in the pipeline for a former industrial site in the vibrant town of Lowestoft. The project aims to breathe new life into the area and unlock its potential for future growth. Situated on the outskirts of town, the site holds significant historical value and offers a prime location for redevelopment. […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Former Government building in Southend to be transformed into 550+ new homes

Southend-on-Sea City Council has approved proposals submitted by leading developer Comer Homes to transform Alexander House into a considered collection of new homes and premium retail spaces. Once occupied by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs as a regional centre, Alexander House will become a landmark new gateway development for the city, with an improved, attractive […]

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Galliard acquires three development sites

Galliard Homes has acquired three key London commuter sites for £265m of residential development. The deals for sites in Redbridge, Ipswich and Milton Keynes follow a successful period last year when Galliard sold out schemes with a combined development value in excess of £800m. In the biggest deal, Galliard has acquired ‘The Point’, a former […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Grand Union and Longhurst Group agree to merge

Grand Union Housing Group and Longhurst Group have agreed to come together and merge as single entity after Boards at both organisations unanimously agreed to the proposal and signed off a detailed business case. The aim is for both organisations to come together formally and legally in December under a new name and brand. The […]

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GSK announcement imminent on UK Science Cluster development partner

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is on the verge of announcing a development partner, as they look deploy investment into the UK and create a new bioscience cluster near its research base in Stevenage. Last year they outlined their desire to develop a 33-acre site in Hertfordshire which would become a life science hub creating up to 5,000 […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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Hargreaves Land deal paves the way for major scheme in Lincolnshire

Plans for a major sustainable mixed-use scheme in North Lincolnshire, which is set to include thousands of new homes alongside potential for high-value employment, community and leisure space, have moved a step closer with the acquisition of a major development site. Leading regeneration and multi-sector property development specialist Hargreaves Land has exchanged contracts with site […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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