Criterion Capital acquires iconic City of London site, accelerating UK-wide rollout of Zedwell hotel concept Nov 20, 2024 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Criterion Capital acquires world’s first YMCA to revitalise this historic London landmark Dec 4, 2024 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 Read more
Criterion Capital Receives £25 Million Financing for Trafalgar Square Hotel Conversion Aug 19, 2024 The Bank of London and The Middle East plc (BLME) has granted Criterion Capital a £25 million investment facility to support the conversion of an office building into a hotel at the renowned Trafalgar Square in London. The funding will be used for transforming the historic Trafalgar Buildings, constructed between 1881 and 1882, into the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Criterion Capital secures £65m loan facility to refinance hotel asset Nov 26, 2024 Criterion Capital has secured a £65 million loan facility with Coutts to refinance Hotel Indigo in Leicester Square. The 112-room Hotel Indigo is located directly on London’s iconic Leicester Square with a rooftop bar, restaurant, and prime retail space on the ground floor. With the completion of this refinance, it has allowed Criterion Capital to […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Crosstree Real Estate Partners and Bloom Secure £29m Loan Oct 17, 2024 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. […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Croydon Council and Greystar unlock delivery of more than 800 new homes in town centre Oct 21, 2025 Croydon Council has issued final approval for more than 800 new homes in the town centre, following the signing of the Section 106 agreement for Greystar’s One Lansdowne development. This marks a major step forward for housing delivery in the borough. One Lansdowne, at 1–5 Lansdowne Road and 30–32 Wellesley Road, has been brought forward […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Croydon School of Art Set for Major Revamp with £7.56m Funding from REIM Capital Sep 4, 2023 In a significant move to rejuvenate Croydon’s cultural heritage, REIM Capital has announced a £7.56m bridging loan to support the redevelopment of the former Croydon School of Art. Located in the heart of Croydon town centre, the iconic building has remained vacant since 2012. However, with the new funding, the site is poised to be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Crystal Palace’s £100M stadium expansion approved Oct 21, 2022 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dalata Hotel Group announces purchase of new London hotel for £44.3 million Feb 20, 2023 Dalata Hotel Group plc (“Dalata” or “the Group”), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and continental Europe, is pleased to announce the addition of a new 192-bedroom hotel at 240 Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, North London to its hotel portfolio. Under the transaction, Dalata has acquired […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Definition Capital Secures £122 Million Development Loan from Maslow Capital for Major Abbey Wood Regeneration Project Oct 21, 2025 Definition Capital has secured a £122 million development finance loan from Maslow Capital to fund a transformative mixed-use regeneration project in Abbey Wood, South-East London. The ambitious scheme will deliver 487 co-living units, a 110-key hotel, shared lounges and workspaces, and a new PDSA Pet Hospital across four blocks ranging from three to 17 storeys. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Delancey Secures £200 Million Refinancing from L&G for Here East Creative Campus Oct 14, 2025 Delancey has secured a £200 million refinancing loan from Legal & General for Here East, the award-winning creative and innovation campus located on the former London 2012 Olympic site in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The refinancing supports the continued growth and development of Here East as one of the UK’s leading hubs for innovation, technology […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Derwent London Launches Sale of Landmark Brunel Building in Paddington Aug 19, 2025 Derwent London has officially placed the Brunel Building, one of Paddington’s most prominent office properties, on the market with an asking price of up to £300 million. The award-winning developer and investor has appointed leading global real estate advisors CBRE and Knight Frank to manage the sale process. Standing as a striking architectural landmark on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
