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DigitalBridge to acquire data centre business Yondr

DigitalBridge is set to acquire data centre developer and operator Yondr. Jon Mauck, senior managing director at DigitalBridge, said: ”Yondr’s assets and strong relationships with leading hyperscale clients align with DigitalBridge’s vision to support the future of digital infrastructure. ”Yondr enhances our existing data centre portfolio and strengthens our ability to support hyperscalers. Together, we are […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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Dolphin Living welcomes new Finance Director as housing provide continues growth

Dolphin Living, one of the UK’s most innovative and forward-thinking providers of intermediate affordable housing, has welcomed Gary Preston to the team as Finance Director. In his role he will provide strategic and financial guidance to support the growth of the organisation and provide more high-quality housing for London’s workers on modest incomes. Gary joins […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Dominus and Cheyne Capital Secure Planning Approval for Landmark Student Redevelopment in London

Dominus and Cheyne Capital have announced that they have received planning approval for the redevelopment of 65 Fleet Street in London. This student accommodation-led, mixed-use project will transform the former office building, once occupied by the law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, into a vibrant urban space that celebrates the historic character of Fleet Street while […]

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Dominus Real Estate secures prime Square Mile office site at 5-10 Great Tower Street

Dominus Real Estate has further expanded its portfolio in the heart of London, with the successful acquisition of the prestigious RBS building from Natwest at 5-10 Great Tower Street. Through a highly competitive process, Dominus secured the 55,817 sq ft building for £27.5 million and completed the transaction entirely through equity.    With the acquisition finalised, […]

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Dominvs completes UK’s largest ever PBSA forward funding deal

London developer Dominvs has completed the country’s largest forward fund in the purpose built student accommodation sector for £173m, with Scape.Comprising 713-beds, the scheme will be one of the capital’s largest student accommodation developments, Dominvs exclusively told CityA.M.The university housing deal came after Dominvs had secured consent for two hotels on the Hammersmith site. Citing […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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DTZ Investors Makes Significant Acquisition in London

DTZ Investors, a prominent investment firm, has completed the purchase of a key supermarket site in London’s Islington borough for a sum of £56.25 million. The property, currently leased to the well-known supermarket chain Sainsbury’s, spans 2.5 acres and includes a 67,426 square foot building with a 131-space car park. The supermarket has been a […]

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DWS acquires three residential blocks in London

DWS has announced it has exchanged contracts to acquire three residential properties within the development known as “Royal Albert Wharf” in East London for one of its institutional real estate funds, in an off-market transaction. The fully let new residential properties in the Royal Docks, completed in 2020, are located directly on the River Thames […]

Posted by: Leon Newton

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E1 Club in Wapping Gains Green Light for Brand-New Establishment

Amidst uncertainties surrounding its future due to an impending redevelopment initiative, the renowned E1 club, nestled in the heart of Wapping, East London, has received a favourable nod from the Tower Hamlets council for the construction of a fresh venue. The vicinity surrounding its existing location on Pennington Street is set to undergo a transformation, […]

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East London £1.3bn housing estates renewal

Barking and Dagenham Council has called for bidders to assist in its ambitious estate renewal plans. The council is conducting several large estate regenerations that involve demolition of existing housing blocks and the construction of around 4,000 replacement homes, along with community and retail space and provision of enhanced public realm. The plans include the […]

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