Moorfield and Melberry partnership to deliver PBSA for University of Essex Apr 26, 2022 Moorfield Group, the UK-focused real estate fund manager, announces that it has entered into a development agreement with Melberry Developments (“Melberry”), on behalf of Moorfield Real Estate Fund IV, for a 282-room PBSA development in the historic market town of Colchester. In line with its ambitious 2030 net zero commitment, the project, which has Gross […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New JV for Urban Splash and Glenbrook – as the pair plan a new green neighbourhood in Milton Keynes Aug 7, 2023 Award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash and Manchester-based developer Glenbrook have formed a new joint venture partnership to deliver new homes in Milton Keynes. The North-West based pair will commence their partnership with the initial phase at Campbell Park in Milton Keynes, for which a planning application has been submitted today. Urban Splash was appointed as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
North East Lincolnshire: Initial Phase of Local Plan Update Concluded Jun 16, 2023 North East Lincolnshire has reached a significant milestone in its strategic planning efforts as the first stage of the Local Plan update has been successfully completed. This achievement marks an important step towards shaping the region’s future development and ensuring its long-term sustainability. The Local Plan serves as a crucial framework for guiding land use, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
North Norfolk District Council Moves to Purchase Sheringham’s Dilapidated Hotel Site for Redevelopment Mar 13, 2024 North Norfolk District Council has taken decisive action to address a long-standing eyesore by issuing a compulsory purchase order for the site formerly occupied by The Shannocks Hotel. This derelict parcel of land, which has been a blot on the landscape since the hotel’s demolition in 2021, is set for a significant makeover, marking a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northwood Investors and Chancerygate acquire urban logistics site in £50m deal Aug 30, 2022 A joint venture (JV) has acquired Titan Industrial Estate on Hogg Lane in Grays, Essex, for £50m to speculatively build 430,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and industrial space. Developer Chancerygate and real estate private equity firm Northwood Investors have purchased the 35-acre site which is located one mile north of the town […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Nuveen Real Estate partners with Apache Capital to deliver Present Made’s single-family housing development with Cambridge University’s Estates Division Oct 17, 2023 Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest real estate investment managers in the world with $152 billion of assets under management, has formed a joint venture (‘JV’) with UK-focused real estate investment manager Apache Capital to fund single-family build-to-rent (‘BTR’) housing across the UK. All sites will be developed and operated for the long-term by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus Real Estate partners with Acacia Care to fund three purpose-built care homes for the elderly Feb 14, 2024 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading specialist real estate investor and lender, announces c. £35m of funding to three new care homes in the Octopus Healthcare Fund’s (OHF) portfolio of more than 100 homes. These homes will provide a total of more than 200 high-quality beds, having been funded as part […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Paragon Bank Grants £5.4m Financing for Elan Apartments Development Project Aug 3, 2023 Paragon Bank’s development finance division has granted a £5.4 million finance package to support the Elan Apartments development, a part of Inland Homes’ Cheshunt Lakeside project. The deal was spearheaded by Simon Dekker, senior relationship director, with assistance from senior portfolio manager Craig Seaborne and junior portfolio manager Izzy Sargeant. The Elan Apartments, located in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans Unveiled for 1,500 Homes at Peterborough’s East of England Showground Aug 31, 2023 The future of Peterborough’s iconic East of England Showground could see a significant transformation as plans for the construction of 1,500 homes are now under consideration. Located on the 165-acre site at Oundle Road, Alwalton, the multi-million-pound development proposal is currently awaiting public feedback before a decision is made by the Peterborough City Council. Introduced […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Present Made receives approval for £160m Cambridge scheme Aug 23, 2022 Present Made, the UK’s first purpose-built and designed single-family rental housing platform, has secured planning committee approval for its debut development. Located in Eddington, Cambridge, the £160m GDV scheme has been designed by award-winning practice Jo Cowen Architects and will form a key part of the University of Cambridge’s North West Cambridge masterplan. The homes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Puma Property Finance delivers three new loans for UK’s largest care home developer Mar 29, 2023 LONDON: Puma Property Finance (Puma) has today announced it is providing new funding to LNT Care Developments Group (LNT), the UK’s largest care home developer. The funding will finance three purpose-built care homes in Wisbech, Broadstairs and Southampton in its continued support for the care sector. With a track record of funding essential social infrastructure […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Revealed: The 20 English Towns and Cities to get 11,500 New Homes Feb 14, 2024 The government has announced the 20 towns and cities poised to benefit from the construction of 11,500 new homes. This initiative aims to provide a substantial boost to housing availability, targeting previously developed brownfield sites to accommodate this significant increase. The strategy not only seeks to make home ownership more attainable for younger buyers but […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
