GAW Capital submits plans for 52-storey London development Jun 21, 2022 Plans have been submitted for GAW Capital’s One East Point project at the Isle of Dogs – which will see them develop a 52-storey residential skyscraper with around 460-flats. The project, designed by Make Architects, will transform what is currently 4-5 Harbour Exchange Square (comprising of a 6-storey commercial build) into a new residential led […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Genomics England to anchor Canary Wharf life science cluster Jun 13, 2022 Genomics England will move its headquarters to Canary Wharf this autumn, as part of the development of a major life science cluster.The move for Genomics England, one of the world’s most cutting-edge life science organisations, follows the recent announcement that CWG and Kadans Science Partner formed a joint venture to develop a 750,000 sq ft […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
German Real Estate Giant Acquires Ruby Zoe Hotel in London for £53 Million Feb 15, 2024 Deka Immobilien, a leading German real estate management company, has acquired the Ruby Zoe hotel located in London’s prestigious Notting Hill area for £53 million. The deal sees the property transition from the ownership of Frogmore Real Estate Partners, who had held the freehold since April 2021, to becoming a key asset within the Deka-ImmobilienMetropolen […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Germany firm Caleus makes debut UK investment with £60m purchase Apr 25, 2022 Germany-based investment firm Caleus has purchased 19-24 Dering Street, a prime mixed-use freehold building in Mayfair, London W1, from Legal & General for £60 million. Boasting a prominent position in between Bond Steet and Hanover Square, opposite the Elizabeth Line entrance, the multi-let property totals 34,431 sq ft (3,199 sq m) of office, gallery and leisure accommodation […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GLA gives green light for 213-home co-living scheme Sep 12, 2022 Oaktree Capital-backed developer Balance Out Living secures approval. Plans for a 213-unit co-living development has been greenlit by The Greater London Authority (GLA). The GLA’s decision follows Wandsworth council issuing planning permission in principle for Balance Out Living’s debut scheme in Battersea in February. The scheme was referred to London mayor Sadiq Khan’s pan-capital authority […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Go ahead for London Bridge life-sciences hub Jun 1, 2022 SC1 has the green light for their Vinegar Yard scheme – as the Mayor of London signs off their reworked design almost two years after the initial planning refusal. SC1 is a collaborative group made up of: King’s Health PartnersLambeth CouncilSouthwark CouncilGuy’s and St Thomas’ FoundationIt aims to create a global quarter of high-impact healthcare […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Go-ahead for 712-home south east London scheme Sep 16, 2022 Plans have been approved for up to 712 homes on two sites in Woolwich town centre in south east London. Formation Architects’ proposals for the latest phase of town-centre redevelopment in Woolwich, south-east London won the backing of local councillors. The scheme will deliver 712 new homes and around 2,000sq m of commercial and community […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Goodman secures planning to transform M1 logistics site into state-of-the-art commercial park Jan 10, 2023 Vauxhall’s former aftersales warehouse in Luton, Bedfordshire, is to be transformed into a 1.2 million sq ft industrial and logistics park after Goodman secured outline planning permission for the development. Goodman will regenerate the existing site and take a circular approach to construction, focusing on minimising waste and resources in delivering Goodman London Luton. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Google to invest over £700m in UK workspace Jan 14, 2022 Google has given the UK office sector a huge boost – by backing a return to the office with a major investment into its UK work environment. The tech giant will expand its UK office capacity by 50% and “reinvigorate” their office space – with staff set to increase from 6,400 to 10,000. They will […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Google’s new 33-acre data centre in Hertfordshire Jan 22, 2024 Google has unveiled plans to broaden its data centre presence in the UK by establishing a fresh campus in Hertfordshire, situated just outside London. In a recent announcement, the tech behemoth shared news of commencing construction on a new facility spanning 33 acres in Waltham Cross, located to the north of London. In October 2020, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government decarbonisation plans to drive down Lower Thames Crossing emissions by 80% Jul 18, 2022 A new forecast released by National Highways today (18 July 2022) shows that the government’s plans to decarbonise cars and goods vehicles would cut the 60-year forecast of carbon emissions from Lower Thames Crossing traffic by at least 80%. The Lower Thames Crossing is designed to improve journeys for tens of thousands of people who […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government funding to bring £3.5bn dockland neighbourhood to life Jul 5, 2022 Homes England will provide £233m of infrastructure loan funding to help bring forward a new £3.5bn neighbourhood at Silvertown in East London – one of the country’s most significant regeneration projects. Sitting within London’s only Enterprise Zone at the Royal Docks, the Silvertown site in Newham has been derelict for the last 40 years and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
