City of London Corporation approves new offices on Holborn Viaduct Dec 14, 2021 The City of London Corporation has resolved to approve an architecturally designed office-led development which sits across two levels, on Holborn Viaduct and Farringdon Street. The Planning and Transportation Committee backed the plans for the scheme which will stand 10 floors tall on Holborn Viaduct and 12 floors on Farringdon Street. The site is located […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City of London Corporation Approves Plans for 1 Undershaft, Set to Become the Tallest Building in the City Dec 13, 2024 The City of London Corporation has officially approved plans for 1 Undershaft, a 74-storey skyscraper that will rise 309.6 meters (1,015.8 feet), matching The Shard as the tallest building in the UK. The landmark project will add approximately 1.7 million square feet of prime office space to London’s financial district. 1 Undershaft will stand 309.6 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City of London Corporation continues sustainable and heritage focused development drive with new planning approvals Oct 19, 2023 The City of London Corporation has granted planning permission for a venture between Hobart Partners and PineBridge Benson Elliot, to develop ‘The Mark’, a new build sustainable, modern office in the City of London. Comprising 215,000 sq ft of much needed new office space, alongside 14,000 sq ft of cultural, food & beverage and retail […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City of London Corporation sees almost 70% increase in office development in 2021 Dec 21, 2021 The City of London Corporation has revealed figures showing a year-on-year increase in office floorspace approved within new Square Mile developments. In 2021, its Planning and Transportation Committee resolved to approve a total of 4,360,944 sq.ft* of new office floorspace. This compares with 2,582,348 sq.ft in 2020 – an increase of almost 70% year on year. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City of London Corporation unveils new images of the future City of London skyline by 2030 amid strong year for development Nov 1, 2023 The City of London Corporation has today (2 November) released new images visualising how the Square Mile’s skyline will look by 2030. The new images capture all major developments which have been approved or resolved to approve by the City Corporation over the past 12 months and has been released amid a strong year of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City of London launches public engagement to determine Square Mile’s future Jun 6, 2023 The City of London Corporation has this week launched a public engagement phase on its main planning and transport development plans for the Square Mile. Known as ‘City Plan 2040’ and the ‘Transport Strategy’ the proposals, subject to approval, will provide an overarching framework for future development in the Square Mile up to 2040, setting […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Citygrove Secures Approval for 158-Home Residential Development in West Drayton Sep 9, 2025 Approval has been granted for Citygrove’s West Drayton residential scheme, which will deliver around 158 new homes on the site of the former Morrisons in West Drayton, London. The project represents the latest stage in Citygrove’s ongoing portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments, with a focus on regeneration and housing delivery across the capital. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Civitas Social Housing is nearing a private acquisition deal Jun 27, 2023 Civitas Social Housing PLC (LSE:CSH) has lowered the minimum shareholder voting threshold to facilitate the £485 million private acquisition bid from CK Asset Holding. The required percentage of voting rights has been decreased from 75% to 50%, essentially making the offer unconditional as CK Asset Holdings has already acquired over 60% of voting rights. Civitas […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Clearbell closes £150m investment programme May 24, 2022 Clearbell UK Strategic Trust (CST), a Trust advised by Clearbell Capital, has announced that it is now fully invested, following the acquisition of 6-24 Britannia Street in Kings Cross for £13.5m. CST has acquired 20 assets over 12 separate transactions since November 2020, totalling more than £150m. The mixed-use portfolio has significant exposure to logistics, […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Cohort Capital £11 Million Loan for West London Life Sciences Hub Jul 13, 2023 Cohort Capital has facilitated a £11 million loan for the refinance of The Life Science Park located in Sunbury-on-Thames, West London. The park, which is housed in a Grade II-listed Victorian pump house, underwent extensive conversion and restoration in 2022. Spanning over 55,000 square feet, the park comprises high-quality laboratory space. The loan, with a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cohort Capital, King Street Capital Management, and Apollo Complete £348 Million Refinancing of The Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge Oct 16, 2025 Cohort Capital, King Street Capital Management, and funds managed by Apollo have completed a £348 million refinancing of The Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge, London. The loan facility supports the refinancing of existing debt initially provided by Cale Street Partners and demonstrates continued investor confidence in London’s prime hospitality market. The Park Tower is a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Columbia Threadneedle Expands Retail Portfolio with Major Acquisitions May 16, 2024 Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate, the investment and asset management division of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, has expanded its retail portfolio by acquiring Phases 2 and 3 of Merry Hill Retail Park in Brierley Hill and Phoenix Retail Park in Corby. Both acquisitions were made on behalf of separate client funds, with the purchase amounts remaining undisclosed. […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
