TfL’s £5 Million EV Charging Hubs Project Nov 29, 2023 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Thackeray Group disposes of London office development in £30m+ deal Aug 9, 2022 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, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Thames freeport given green light by UK Government Mar 24, 2023 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Crown Estate Plans £120 Million Investment in Piccadilly, Strengthening West End Presence Dec 10, 2025 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Founding launches at Canada Water Mar 1, 2023 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The GPA moves forward to complete new hub in Croydon May 30, 2023 The Government Property Agency (GPA) has achieved Practical Completion at its new Government Hub in Croydon, 2 Ruskin Square. The building will accommodate over 5,000 civil servants and enable the Home Office to migrate from three current locations in Croydon to the building in the summer 2024. Following the completion of Cat A construction, funded […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The growing importance of co-design in effective community engagement Mar 26, 2025 By Jonny Popper, Co-Founder and Partner of LCA The Government has rightly placed housing, public services and infrastructure investment at the very heart of its growth agenda and is making strong progress on speeding up the planning process and enabling greater certainty in decision-making. In doing so, even greater emphasis is being placed in effective […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Howard de Walden Estate adds to its Executive Committee Apr 6, 2022 The Howard de Walden Estate today announces that it has appointed three of its senior managers to its Executive Committee. The appointments are made with immediate effect. David McArthur has been with the business for 18 months, having joined as Head of Investment. Prior to this he spent over 10 years’ working in the central […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Land Managers acquires office building in London’s West End for £30 mil Oct 6, 2022 The Land Managers, the real estate investment arm of the John Lim Family Office, announced on Oct 6 the acquisition of a 972-year leasehold office building, 6 Cavendish Place, in London for £30 million. “This is a landmark acquisition for us as it is our first direct acquisition in the UK,” says Andy Lim, CEO […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Leonardo Hotel at London Heathrow Airport Goes on the Market for £30 Million Oct 17, 2024 The Leonardo Hotel at London Heathrow Airport, a premium four-star property, has been put up for sale with a guide price of £30 million. Located near one of the world’s busiest airports, this sale presents a prime investment opportunity in London’s dynamic hospitality sector. Refurbished in 2020, the hotel offers 230 en suite bedrooms, a […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Thirdi Group Takes on £150 Million Office-to-Residential Conversion Project on London’s River Thames Jul 26, 2023 Australian property developer Thirdi Group has embarked on a challenging office-to-residential conversion venture, acquiring a commercial tower on London’s River Thames to create luxury apartments. The 4375sq m Westminster Tower office building is set to undergo a remarkable transformation into a residential tower, featuring 28 apartments, including three whole-floor penthouses, and 25 two and three-bedroom […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Thriving Investments continues scaling flagship PRS strategy, with c. £20 million investment in two single family developments Nov 9, 2023 Picture Living has committed c. £20 million to forward fund two single family housing (“SFH”) schemes in the South of England, totalling 42 high quality family homes for rent. The investments maintain Picture Living’s momentum, bringing forward much needed, sustainable family homes across the UK, against a backdrop of slower housing delivery, higher mortgage rates […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
