Premcor submits plans for 445-home Croydon project Oct 29, 2024 Premcor has submitted plans to develop 445 new homes in Croydon alongside numerous commercial and community spaces. 156 of those homes will be ‘affordable’ in addition to 1,772 sq m of commercial and community space on the ground floor of the project. The project covers 4-buildings the tallest of which being 29 storeys. The others […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Primark to Open First New London Store in Nearly a Decade at Wimbledon Quarter Jan 8, 2026 Primark has announced plans to open a new store at Wimbledon Quarter, marking its first new London location in almost a decade. The retailer will take over part of the former Debenhams unit on the ground floor of Wimbledon Quarter, with the new store expected to span approximately 24,000 square feet. The opening represents a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Principal Asset Management acquires South West London multi-family assets in £100m-plus deal Jan 8, 2026 Principal Asset Management has acquired two multi-family residential investments in South West London for a price reported as more than £100 million, further strengthening its UK residential investment platform. The transaction comprises two income-producing, build-to-rent style residential assets, reflecting a significant nine-figure commitment to the South West London rental market. The assets form part of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Prologis Acquires Major Logistics Estate in Park Royal Aug 27, 2024 Prologis UK has secured the Prologis Park Western Avenue estate in Park Royal, west London, from DTZ Investors for approximately £125 million. This acquisition includes a substantial mixed-use site offering 288,523 sq ft of logistics, industrial, and retail space. The estate, situated on a 16.14-acre plot, is currently leased to 21 tenants. It also has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Property developer looks to expand residential offering and acquire new sites Dec 8, 2021 UK based property developer Life Less Ordinary are looking to expand their development portfolio by acquiring a series of new build development opportunities in key areas across London. The developer, who have designed and developed over 350 new homes via converting empty office buildings into attractive residential developments are looking to deliver more much needed housing in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
PSP Investments helps BentallGreenOak’s Welput secure £400m funding Mar 8, 2022 Welput, the specialist central London office fund managed by BentallGreenOak(BGO), has recapitalised its ownership of the landmark site, 105 Victoria Street, and secured a £400m development finance facility to fund the construction of the scheme, due to commence this year. Marking a return to Victoria, and demonstrating global confidence in London’s office market, the Public […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Puma Property Finance inks £50m loan to Scape Living for transformational co-living, commercial and events space in East London Jan 11, 2023 Puma Property Finance (Puma) today announces it has provided a facility of approximately £50m for a transformational co-living, commercial and events development in Walthamstow, East London. The development, directly opposite Blackhorse Lane station, will see the creation of 273 residential living units as well as new commercial co-working areas and a flexible performing arts events […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Qatari Sheikh Considers Selling Two Prestigious London Properties for £370 Million Aug 18, 2023 Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, a prominent Qatari royal known for his extensive investments, is contemplating the sale of two luxurious properties in London’s elite Knightsbridge district. The combined asking price for these properties is £370 million. The first property, a triplex penthouse in the renowned One Hyde Park project, is expected […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Quintain secures £128m loan on BtR development at Wembley Park Dec 4, 2024 Quintain, the developer behind Wembley Park, has successfully completed the refinancing of a trophy build-to-rent (BtR) building at Wembley Park with a £128.7 million Natixis CIB green loan. The loan represents a significant deleverage on the existing facility and refinances out Cheyne Capital, who supported Quintain by providing the original development financing for the construction […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Quintain secures £45m loan from Investec Apr 6, 2022 Investec Real Estate announces that it has provided Quintain, the leading mixed-use developer and major regeneration specialist, with a £45 million investment facility secured against The Hive, a Grade-A office building in Wembley Park. The loan refinances an existing facility and represents the first transaction between Investec and Quintain. It demonstrates Investec’s strong conviction in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rangeford Villages to Develop New Retirement Community in Elstree Jun 27, 2024 Rangeford Villages, a provider and operator of later living communities, has exchanged contracts to purchase land on Allum Lane, pending planning permission. The company has already submitted a detailed planning application. The planned development will feature 150 units, including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as two and three-bedroom bungalows. Additionally, the project includes […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Rasmala Investment Bank Bolsters UK Housing Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions in London Oct 13, 2023 Rasmala Investment Bank Limited (Rasmala), a prominent alternative investment manager, has marked a substantial expansion in its UK real estate portfolio with the successful acquisition of three residential blocks in London during 2023. These acquisitions underscore the bank’s strategic focus on fortifying its UK Multifamily Fund’s portfolio, primarily targeting the burgeoning serviced apartment and Built-to-Rent […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more