Built Environment Networking Blog: London News

Criterion Capital acquires iconic City of London site, accelerating UK-wide rollout of Zedwell hotel concept

Criterion Capital has announced the acquisition of One Princes Street, an historic site in the heart of the City of London, marking a pivotal step in the rapid UK-wide growth of its innovative Zedwell hotel brand. This strategic purchase strengthens Criterion Capital’s vision to redefine hospitality through sleep-centric hotel experiences. This acquisition is a key […]

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Criterion Capital acquires world’s first YMCA to revitalise this historic London landmark

Criterion Capital has announced the acquisition of the world’s first YMCA on Tottenham Court Road in London. This iconic building, a cornerstone of the Fitzrovia community for almost 50 years, represents a unique piece of cultural heritage. Criterion Capital’s acquisition was initiated by Central YMCA, who sought Criterion’s economic support in addressing escalating challenges. As […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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Crosstree Real Estate Partners and Bloom Secure £29m Loan

Crosstree Real Estate Partners and Bloom have secured a £29 million loan to fund the repositioning of the Fairview Business Centre, a multi-let industrial estate in Hayes, west London. This marks the first acquisition under their newly formed joint venture, which is focused on transforming industrial and logistics properties, with an emphasis on last-mile logistics. […]

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Crystal Palace’s £100M stadium expansion approved

Crystal Place Football Club’s updated planning application for a new Main Stand at Selhurst Park has been approved by Croydon councillors, paving the way for a transformation of the stadium. Croydon’s planning committee first gave the application the green light four years ago, but it was delayed by the COVID pandemic and the Club recently […]

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Development in future: Thames Estuary flood risk

The Environment Agency and a number of other bodies are looking towards the end of the century to ensure homes, businesses and critical services from Teddington to Sheerness and Southend remain protected by updating the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan. The Environment Agency is calling on communities and organisations to play their part in updating the […]

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