Legal & General Investment Management Acquires Premium Office Space in London’s Soho Oct 31, 2024 Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the office building at 30 Golden Square, Soho, London, for its open-ended UK Property Fund. Located in one of London’s most vibrant and highly sought-after districts, this premium property reinforces LGIM’s commitment to investing in high-quality commercial real estate within key urban […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lendlease and CPP Investments JV to bring forward International Quarter London project Dec 21, 2021 International real estate group, Lendlease, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) have expressed a vote of confidence in the London office market through the establishment of a new 50:50 joint venture partnership dedicated to the development of a new office-led neighbourhood at International Quarter London (IQL). This partnership further builds upon Lendlease and CPP Investments’ […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leumi UK Facilitates £11m Loans for 4C Group’s London Hotel and Camden Development Jul 31, 2024 Leumi UK has approved two loans totalling £11 million to support the investments of hotel investor and operator 4C Group. The financing will aid the group’s projects in the City of London and Camden, demonstrating Leumi’s ongoing partnership with the firm. The first loan adds £5 million to 4C Group’s existing £75 million term facility, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Life sciences real estate investment within the ‘Golden Triangle’ totals £496m in Q1 2023 May 2, 2023 Investment into commercial real estate for the UK’s life sciences sector in the Golden Triangle, the area spanning London, Cambridge and Oxford and the UK’s leading market for life sciences and innovation, totalled over £496m in Q1 2023, according to leading global property adviser Knight Frank. This figure represents the highest first quarter investment total […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
LLDC and Vistry Group form joint venture to deliver 948 new mixed-tenure homes in East London Dec 5, 2024 The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has formed a 50/50 joint venture partnership with Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes, for the delivery of 948 new homes in Pudding Mill Lane in Stratford. The deal sees the creation of a new residential and commercial neighbourhood, which will be brought forward over […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
LNT Care Developments acquires 5.1-acre site for care home development Nov 7, 2024 Lochinvar Care Limited has sold Sewardstone House and Chapelfield Nursery, a 5.1-acre freehold site located in Chingford, north east London, to LNT Care Developments. The site benefits from planning permission for a state-of-the-art 66-bedroom care home spanning 2 storeys. The proposed care home will be the first to be built within the catchment area in […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
London Borough of Newham Acquires Harlow’s 172-Unit Development for Housing Project Dec 20, 2023 London Borough of Newham has finalised the purchase of a substantial housing development in Harlow. This acquisition includes a fifteen-story block of flats, located strategically by the railway station roundabout between Elizabeth Way and Edinburgh Way, consisting of 172 homes. This development is conveniently situated near key amenities such as Addison House Surgery and Princess […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
London chosen by Australian firm for first Pod Hotel development in their European expansion Jan 7, 2025 LyLo, part of EVT, has kickstarted the global expansion of its innovative pod hotel concept and has chosen London as the potential location of its first European property. Appointed as sole agent, P-Three, the retail, leisure and placemaking agency, is initially focused on potential sites in Southwark, although other central locations will be considered. LyLo […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
London First: The built environment’s role in accelerating post-pandemic recovery Apr 11, 2022 Since the work from home guidance ended earlier this year, it has been fantastic to see so many people return to our great capital. Whether it is to take in a show in one of our world-class theatres, enjoy a meal, stay in a hotel, or to return to the office, London is coming back. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
London hotel market recovery set to continue despite Omicron setbacks Dec 22, 2021 For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the performance of London’s hotels was more encouraging than regional hotels across the UK, according to research from Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy. The recovery of the London hotel sector steadily continued throughout October with occupancy rising 2.6% to 48.2%. Knight Frank […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
London Launches £3 Billion Housing Framework Tender to Boost Construction Sector Feb 21, 2024 London’s Haringey Borough Council has initiated the tender process for a groundbreaking £3 billion public sector housing framework, aimed at fostering new build and retrofit projects across London and the Home Counties. This ambitious move is designed to revitalize the lineup of construction firms, providing opportunities for both established companies and SMEs to contribute to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
London office requirements hit 10-year high with 80% of companies seeking to upsize Feb 1, 2024 London office requirements have hit the highest level for 10 years with companies on the hunt for close to 12 million sq ft of new office space, according to Knight Frank. This figure represents a 34% increase compared to last year, with 80% of these firms intending to upsize, or match their office footprint in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
