Built Environment Networking Blog: London News

Station development plans to be unveiled for £116M restoration of abandoned Scots railway

Network Rail is set to unveil plans for a station development as part of the £116.6M Levenmouth Rail link project. The new station developments are at Leven and Cameron Bridge The station plans were developed in conjunction with stakeholders, and these drop-in events follow Fife Council’s consultation on the wider ‘place-making’ aspects of the developments. […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Sun Venture Acquires London Hotel for Under £100 Million, Marking First Hospitality Venture

Singapore-based investment manager Sun Venture has ventured into the hospitality sector by acquiring a 280-key hotel in central London for less than £100 million. The property, previously an office block, was purchased from UK asset manager Resolution Property, signifying Sun Venture’s diversification beyond its traditional focus on office and retail spaces. The acquisition of Hyatt […]

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Surge in London Office Retrofits as City Planners Approve Major Projects

The wave of office retrofits in London’s Square Mile continues to grow, with City planners recently approving two significant projects. This brings the total number of approved office upgrades in July to four, reflecting a strong demand for modern, energy-efficient workspaces. Among the newly approved projects is the £250 million renovation of Winchester House at […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Sutton Council to revamp town centre

The transformation of Sutton Town Centre took another step forward today as the Council announced its latest plans for the high street.   The proposals, which will be considered by the Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee on Monday 19 June, include:  246-254 High Street, which the Council bought in February, will be completely renovated and extended […]

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TCC Strengthens Foothold in European Market with Candour Acquisition

The Trammell Crow Company (TCC) broadens its real estate horizon in the UK by acquiring London-based office developer Candour. This strategic move sees TCC bolstering its UK office sector position, with Candour’s founders stepping into senior roles. The acquisition, part of TCC’s European expansion, includes ongoing projects in Bristol, Manchester, and London. The union signifies […]

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TfL’s £5 Million EV Charging Hubs Project

Places for London Limited, a subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL), has opened a tender for a Joint Venture (JV) partnership, presenting a significant opportunity in the growing Electric Vehicle (EV) market. This ambitious initiative aims to design, build, and operate up to five state-of-the-art EV Charging Hubs across London. With a focus on utilising […]

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Thackeray Group disposes of London office development in £30m+ deal

Thackeray Group, the real estate investment, development and asset management company owned by Antony Alberti and Brett Palos, has sold its Assembly Rooms office development in Putney to a private investor for more than £30 million. Assembly Rooms is the first new office development in Putney for over a decade. Designed by Jo Cowen Architects, […]

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Thames freeport given green light by UK Government

The Thames Freeport has been given the go ahead to formally constitute its board and start operating fully, following the approval of the final business case by the UK Government. The Freeport is an economic zone located in the Thames Estuary and UK’s largest port – the Port of London. With 1,700 acres of development […]

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The Crown Estate Plans £120 Million Investment in Piccadilly, Strengthening West End Presence

The Crown Estate is set to invest approximately £120 million in acquiring and/or redeveloping a prime site on Piccadilly, reinforcing its long-standing holdings around Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus. The move forms part of the Estate’s broader West End strategy, which encompasses major office, retail, and public realm projects linking Regent Street, Haymarket, and Piccadilly […]

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The Founding launches at Canada Water

British Land unveils first homes at Canada Water, London’s newest sustainable district surrounded by green space and waterways British Land launches its first homes, a collection of 186 studio, one, two- and three-bedroom net zero apartments, at The Founding, Canada Water. The launch of this 35-storey residential building – designed by architects Allies and Morrison […]

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