EDF & Luminous announce mega solar project in Lincolnshire Jan 10, 2023 EDF Renewables UK and Luminous Energy have announced plans for Springwell Solar Farm, a proposed new solar farm with battery storage located between Lincoln and Sleaford in Lincolnshire. Springwell Solar Farm would make a significant contribution to the UK’s future energy mix by providing enough clean, secure energy to power over 180,000 homes* every year […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Elstar Acquires Pride Leisure Complex in Derby for £8.4M, Marking the Final Divestiture in Clearbell’s Amber Portfolio Oct 13, 2023 Manchester-based property firm, Elstar, has procured the substantial sports complex, Pride Leisure in Derby, for a sum of £8.4 million from Clearbell Property Partners II LP (Clearbell), a fund orchestrated by Clearbell Capital LLP. This off-market transaction signifies the last asset sale from the mixed-use Amber portfolio, culminating in an impressive total realisation of £174 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exciting future for Newark Castle given the next green light Jan 19, 2024 Ambitious plans to create a new and improved visitor attraction at Newark Castle got another green light after plans were approved during Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Planning Committee last night (Thursday 18 January). Through a funding application via the National Lottery Heritage Fund along with a £3million allocation from Newark’s Towns Fund deal and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Federated Hermes swoops for Nottingham retail site Jan 26, 2022 Federated Hermes has acquired a 85,387 sq ft retail site in Nottingham city centre in a £21.65m deal. The 1.4-acre site previously belonged to Abrdn. The deal was completed through Knight Frank and Jackson Criss. The property, which lets to occupiers such as Tesco, Primark, Greggs and Tui, is situated at 4-13 Long Row and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
First logistics sites purchased through exciting new partnership May 30, 2023 A leading Midlands property and development company has expanded its portfolio after agreeing terms to acquire two logistics sites in the region. Warwickshire-based The Wigley Group has agreed to purchase Bermuda Park on Buckingham Close, Nuneaton, and a city centre trading estate on Craven Street, Leicester, at a total price of £7.95 million. The two fully-let sites offer a combined 13 units, with nine units providing 53,256 sq ft of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Four Midlands countryside sites earmarked for massive development Oct 4, 2022 Rural areas across Malvern, Worcester, Wychavon and more could be transformed in the coming years. As well as houses being built, these target areas would also gain new schools, community facilities, railway stations and more. With more and more people looking to escape the city and move to the countryside, here’s a look at which […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Getinge announces new Global Centre of Excellence for Chemistry and UK HQ at St. Modwen Park Derby Feb 24, 2023 Swedish medical technology manufacturer Getinge has today announced plans to establish a new Global Centre of Excellence for Chemistry and UK headquarters at St. Modwen Park Derby. Within the facility, the MedTech company will bring together its chemistry and instrument decontamination business, as well as its UK sales offices, service functions and logistics operations. Getinge, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light for 210 new homes in Shepshed Apr 6, 2023 Approval has been granted by Charnwood Borough Council for the creation of 210 new homes in the Leicestershire town of Shepshed. The development – known as Jubilee Rise – will be delivered by Persimmon Homes North Midlands. Bringing a mix of new homes to the area, the community will help to meet local housing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Griffen secures £110 million investment facility from Deutsche Bank for 1.9 million sq ft Golden Triangle logistics portfolio Aug 2, 2022 Griffen UK (“Griffen”), the UK-focused industrial and logistics investor, developer and asset manager, has agreed a £110 million investment loan from Deutsche Bank, secured against a 1.9 million sq ft, two-asset UK logistics portfolio. The five-year facility will support Griffen’s delivery of its business plan across the two fully let schemes, which occupy prime distribution […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harbour Energy and ABP team-up on CO2 import terminal Oct 25, 2022 Harbour Energy and Associated British Ports have announced an exclusive commercial relationship to develop a CO2 import terminal at the Port of Immingham, the UK’s largest port by tonnage. This will link to Harbour Energy’s Viking CCS (formerly V Net Zero), the CO2 transport and storage network. The terminal will provide a large-scale facility to connect CO2 emissions […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harworth sells land in £39m to Barratt and David Wilson Homes Jul 6, 2022 Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, announces two residential land parcel sales at its Waverley and Thoresby Vale developments to Barratt and David Wilson Homes, for a total consideration of £39 million. At Waverley in South Yorkshire, Harworth has competed a £29 million land sale which […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
HGP Pours £17.7m into Housing Projects in the Midlands Sep 7, 2023 Lloyds-backed equity investor, HGP, has made a significant move in the Midlands by investing £17.7m across seven housing projects, one of which is dedicated to Build to Rent. This investment, which has been carried out since the beginning of the year, will support the rapid development of 557 Build to Rent and for-sale properties, addressing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
