Built Environment Networking Blog: London News

Grainger and TfL partnership get green light for residential led scheme

Connected Living London (CLL) – the formal partnership between Grainger plc and Transport for London (TfL) – has been given the green light by Enfield Council to bring forward its new development by Cockfosters London Underground station, subject to conditions. The 1.36 hectare development will deliver 351 new rental homes, including 40 per cent affordable […]

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Gravesham community investment programme to deliver regeneration and new homes

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and Gravesham Borough Council have announced a strategic joint venture partnership to bring long-term investment and create new homes and amenities for the local community. The Gravesham Community Investment Partnership will support the council in achieving its new build programme to deliver hundreds of affordable homes across the borough. Schemes […]

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Great Portland Estates plc Announces Half-Year Results

Great Portland Estates plc (GPE) today announced its results for the six months ended 30 September 2024, reporting a period of significant strategic progress and continued resilience amidst challenging market conditions. The company has leveraged its robust financial position to embark on a series of acquisitions, enhanced leasing results, and strengthened its development pipeline, all […]

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Great Portland Estates splashes £36.5m on London assets

GPE is delighted to announce the acquisition of the long leasehold interest at 7/15 Gresse Street and 12/13 Rathbone Place, W1, for £36.5m (£847psf, 5.6% NIY). The building has been home to the Fashion Retail Academy since 2005, which will remain in occupation until the precise timing for its relocation to a larger new home […]

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Green light given for 487 co-living homes in Abbey Wood

Abbey Wood Property Developer has successfully obtained planning approval for a landmark co-living development located on Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, Greenwich. The project will deliver 487 co-living homes, a range of modern amenities, and enhancements to the local community infrastructure. The approved scheme includes: The development, comprising multiple blocks ranging from 3 to 17 storeys, […]

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Greycoat Acquires Landmark Office Building in London for £180 Million

Greycoat, a leading full-service independent property partner, has successfully acquired the flagship office building at 90 High Holborn, WC1, from LabTech Investments Limited in a transaction valued at £180 million. This acquisition represents one of the most significant office investment deals in the UK for the year. Strategically situated in the heart of London’s Midtown, […]

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Greystar acquires BtR site in Stratford

Greystar and Lifestory have exchanged contracts on an attractive BTR scheme, Stratford Mill, for £20 million. Consisting of 245 units, the site is located adjacent to Pudding Mill Lane station and benefits from excellent transport links into central London. Construction on site is due to commence in the second quarter of 2024, with completion anticipated […]

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Greystar acquires BTR site in Stratford, London

LONDON, 21 June 2023 – Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing, today announced it has acquired an attractive build-to-rent (“BTR”) site in Stratford, east London, with an existing capital partner, in the latest phase of its successful growth strategy in the UK. […]

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Greystar acquires the Crown Trading Estate in Hayes for £26.5m

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing, has acquired the Crown Trading Estate in Hayes, west London for £26.5 million in an off-market transaction for a managed fund. Greystar plans to develop 407 purpose-designed apartments (318 build to rent and 89 affordable) for […]

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Greystar secured £68.5m debt facility from Societe Generale for London scheme

Greystar, a global leader in the investment, development and management of real estate, including rental housing, logistics, and life sciences, today announces the close of a £68.5 million debt facility, arranged by Societe Generale. The brownfield site will be regenerated for Greystar’s Stratford Mill project to provide 247 apartments. 42 of these will be affordable […]

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Greystar secures planning consent to enhance rental-housing led regeneration of the Bermondsey Biscuit Factory in London

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing, has secured planning approval from Southwark Council for amendments to its build-to-rent development located at the former Peek Freans biscuit factory site in Bermondsey, South London. The amendments build on the established design principles of the […]

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