Harlow Embarks on a Cultural Transformation: £20m Arts Quarter Plan Submitted Jan 3, 2024 Harlow’s town centre is set for a major transformation with the recent submission of a planning application for the £20 million Harlow Arts and Cultural Quarter. This initiative, focusing on the redevelopment of Playhouse and College Square, has received validation from the council’s planning team, with public consultations poised to begin soon. The project, backed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harlow is set to get a “fully-funded” new hospital with construction to start in 2025 May 26, 2023 After a decade of lobbying from Robert Halfon MP and a pledge at the last General Election, the Government has today confirmed Harlow’s new hospital will be built, with construction starting in 2025. The new high-tech health campus, backed by hundreds of millions of Government investment, will be constructed using the latest technologies to ensure […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harlow regeneration demolition to begin Aug 4, 2023 The Occasio House, a former private youth housing complex in Harlow, has been demolished as part of a £20m redevelopment plan to rejuvenate the town centre. The site, located at Playhouse Square, has been vacant since 2016 and was previously used as accommodation and a service centre for young people. The redevelopment plan includes the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Harrow Council and Wates Residential Secure Planning Permission for Major Poets Corner Regeneration Oct 16, 2025 Harrow Council and Wates Residential have secured planning permission for the Poets Corner regeneration scheme on the site of the former Harrow Civic Centre in London. The development will deliver over 1,000 new homes, including more than 100 council properties, along with green spaces, shops, community areas, and new walking routes connecting to Harrow & […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Havering Council Eyes Compulsory Purchase to Drive £451m Romford Regeneration Feb 16, 2024 Havering Council has set its sights on a comprehensive £451 million regeneration project in Romford town centre, planning to utilise compulsory purchase orders as a means to progress. The ambitious initiative, set to transform Bridge Close, encompasses proposals for the development of 1,070 homes, a new school, a health centre, and several commercial units. Despite […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Helical acquires London office building in £160m deal Dec 17, 2021 Helical plc, a leading UK real estate company specialising in the redevelopment and refurbishment of highly sustainable, best-in-class London office buildings has exchanged contracts to acquire from the vendor, 100 New Bridge Street Limited, the Guernsey incorporated single asset company, FPM 100 New Bridge Street Limited, that owns 100 New Bridge Street, London EC4, a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Helical agrees sale of 25 charterhouse square Mar 25, 2024 Helical plc has exchanged contracts on the sale of the long leasehold interest in 25 Charterhouse Square, London, EC1 to a Real Estate fund managed by global alternative investment manager, Ares Management (“Ares)”, for £43.5 million. The disposal price represents a 6.5% discount to the 30 September 2023 book value. Redeveloped by Helical in 2017, 25 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Helical and Baupost JV disposes of London asset for £16.5m May 24, 2022 Helical plc, a UK real estate investment trust (REIT) specialising in the redevelopment and refurbishment of highly sustainable, best-in-class London office buildings together with its joint venture partner Baupost Group, has exchanged contracts to sell 55 Bartholomew Close to a private European investor for £16.5m. The sale price reflects a net initial yield of 4.5% […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Helical completes sale of its 50% interest in the JJ Mack building Nov 1, 2024 Helical plc has completed the sale of its 50% interest in Charterhouse Place Limited, the owner of The JJ Mack Building, London, EC1, to its joint venture partner, AshbyCapital, for £71.4m, with a minor dilution of 4p per share to the 31 March 2024 EPRA NTA. The transaction reflected a price of £139.2m for Helical’s 50% […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Helical sells £7m asset to private investor Dec 5, 2024 Helical has sold its freehold interest in the Power House in Chiswick, London W4, to Riverside Capital’s private investor syndicate at 30 September 2024 valuation of £7 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 7.3%. The c. 21,000 sq ft property is let to Metropolis London Music Ltd for a further 19 years at a […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Helical signs contract to partner with Transport for London on commercial office portfolio joint venture Jul 12, 2023 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 Read more
Hilco Provides £13m Loan to Support Craftworks Development Jun 28, 2024 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 Read more
