1,100-Home Regeneration Project in Norfolk Apr 25, 2024 Flagship Group has submitted an outline planning application to regenerate a 1,100-home development in Norfolk. The project, centered around the Abbey in Thetford, aims to address housing needs while enhancing energy efficiency and community well-being. The plan involves constructing between 320 and 500 additional homes, retrofitting existing ones, and replacing others. These new homes will […] 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
£90 Million Student Accommodation Portfolio Hits the Market Across Four UK Cities Mar 1, 2024 Beachrock has announced its role in orchestrating the sale of a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) portfolio valued at £90 million, offering 1,494 student bed spaces across prime university cities in the UK. Each individual bed space in the collection is valued at £60,000, presenting an attractive proposition for investors. The portfolio encompasses seven assets situated […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hot tip: Uttlesford District Council To sell off £101 Million Chesterford Research Park? Feb 27, 2024 Uttlesford District Council is set to discuss the strategic sale of Chesterford Research Park, valued at approximately £101.8 million, during its upcoming annual budget meeting. This discussion is part of the council’s broader financial management strategy aimed at optimizing its asset portfolio to better serve the community. Chesterford Research Park is a key asset in […] 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
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
Chancerygate acquires Newmarket Site to deliver £11.5m Logistics Development Feb 12, 2024 Developer Chancerygate has purchased a 2.48 acre site in Newmarket to speculatively build 51,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics space. The site is located on Exning Road two miles south of the A14, with access to the east coast ports and the national motorway network. Chancerygate intend to develop 10 units ranging from […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Thetford’s Abbey Estate Embarks on £250M Regeneration: 1,030 Modern Homes to Enliven Community Oct 27, 2023 The Abbey Estate in Thetford is gearing up for a significant regeneration project, setting a new trajectory for this historic estate. The initiative is spearheaded by the Flagship Housing Group, which has unveiled a comprehensive plan to renovate 540 existing homes and build an additional 490 units, totaling 1,030 modern homes. This project is rooted […] 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
East of England Showground to become 1,500 Homes, Leisure Centre, and Hotel Oct 12, 2023 The East of England Showground, historically celebrated as the home of the Peterborough Panthers since 1966, is set to embark on an exciting new chapter. The famed racetrack is poised for a transformation, making way for an invigorating blend of modern living and leisure. Owner of the Peterborough Panthers, Keith Chapman, commented on the upcoming […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
