Built Environment Networking Blog: London News

Helical signs contract to partner with Transport for London on commercial office portfolio joint venture

Further to the announcement on 15 February 2023 that Transport for London (TfL)’s wholly owned commercial property company had selected Helical as its preferred investment partner for its sustainable commercial office portfolio across central London, contracts have now been signed confirming Helical as the joint venture partner.  The partnership will see the delivery of new […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Hilco Provides £13m Loan to Support Craftworks Development

Specialist bridge lender Hilco Real Estate Finance has issued a £13m development exit loan to Craftworks, facilitating the completion of 24 luxury apartments in Denmark Hill, London. The development is noted for its visually appealing exterior and high sustainability standards. Sean Adams, managing director of HREF, remarked, “Having supported a number of development exits over […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Hill Group partners with Harlow Council for regeneration

A new public-private partnership has been launched which will deliver town centre and major housing regeneration in Harlow. Harlow Council and The Hill Group, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, have joined forces to deliver a programme of new homes as part of the ambitious regeneration of the town. The Harlow Regeneration Partnership LLP is […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Hill Proposes Over 1,600 New Homes for North London

Hill, in collaboration with the United Colleges Group, has put forward a proposal to redevelop a site in North London, aiming to deliver 1,675 new homes. The comprehensive plan, which is currently under review, includes detailed proposals for 1,076 homes spread across 11 buildings ranging from 4 to 28 storeys at a site in Willesden. […]

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HMRC Secures Ownership of Croydon HQ for £115 million

In 2017, HMRC relocated to the newly finished 1 Ruskin Square, a nine-storey building, securing a 25-year lease for the entire 180,000 sq ft structure. The recent transaction is part of the government’s initiative to broaden its property holdings and centralise its presence in various office hubs. A spokesperson from HMRC commented, “This acquisition provides […]

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Hot Tip: Enfield Town Set for Transformation with Public Consultation

Residents of Enfield Town have been invited to share their thoughts on the initial stage of an eagerly anticipated transformation of the area. The consultation is part of the ‘Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhoods’ scheme. This project aims to rejuvenate the town centre with new public spaces, pedestrian crossings, junction improvements, and footpaths following a £6m […]

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HUB and HIG Capital Secure Final Plot in Elephant Park Development

UK-based living sector developer HUB and global investment firm HIG Capital have acquired the final 1.2-acre plot in Lendlease’s landmark Elephant Park development for £42 million. This purchase marks the completion of land acquisitions for the £1.5 billion regeneration project in the Elephant & Castle area of South London. The acquisition represents a key milestone […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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IJM and Network Rail to Develop Eight New Sites in Central London

IJM Land Bhd, the property arm of IJM Corporation Bhd, has announced securing eight central London sites for development in partnership with Network Rail Property. The planned development could result in approximately 1,600 new homes with an estimated gross development value exceeding £3 billion (RM17.8 billion). The sites collectively offer up to 3.55 million square […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Imperial and Bruntwood SciTech Join Forces on New Innovation Workspace in London’s White City

Imperial College London and Bruntwood SciTech have today announced a new partnership and unveiled a major new life sciences and deep tech innovation workspace in West London in a significant new investment in the Imperial WestTech Corridor – a powerful engine for investment, inclusive economic growth, and job creation. The new innovation centre in London’s White […]

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Imperial War Museum Seeks Development Partner for 45,000 sqm Project

The Imperial War Museum and Gonville & Caius are currently seeking a development partner for the Duxford AvTech project, set to develop around 45,000 square metres of land at IWM Duxford into a state-of-the-art aviation technology campus. This ambitious development is intended to encompass employment spaces classified under use classes E(g), B2, and B8, focusing […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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