Vistry Group selected as Preferred Developer to deliver £276m scheme for 739 new homes in Barnet Jan 23, 2024 Vistry Group, through its Countryside Partnerships brand, has been selected by the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as the preferred developer to deliver 739 new mixed-tenure homes in Colindale, Barnet, as part of a £276m GDV scheme. The 427 affordable homes – consisting of affordable rent, social […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vodafone decides to put its portfolio of data centres in London up for sale Jul 12, 2023 Vodafone Enterprise has put a portfolio of its data centre and office freeholds in central London up for sale. The Network Portfolio, consisting of six facilities covering a total area of 260,000 sq ft (24,155 sqm), is estimated to be valued at £100 million. These properties are currently leased to Vodafone Enterprise UK until April […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vonovia Issues £400 Million Bond in London, Expanding Investor Base Jan 12, 2024 Vonovia, a prominent player in the real estate sector, has made a fresh entry into the capital markets by issuing a £400 million bond in London. This strategic decision not only marks the company’s expansion into new financial territories but also offers improved pricing conditions, catering to a broader spectrum of investors. The move signifies […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Waitrose Opens First New Store in Six Years Dec 3, 2024 Waitrose has officially opened its first new store in six years, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy. The new Little Waitrose store, located in Hampton Hill, southwest London, is the retailer’s 47th convenience outlet and represents a key element of its £1 billion investment plan. This investment will span four years, focusing on […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Watkin Jones and Housing Growth Partnership Announce £120 Million Student Accommodation Development in Stratford Jul 29, 2024 Watkin Jones, a leading developer in the student accommodation sector, has announced a significant joint venture with Housing Growth Partnership (HGP), an equity investor backed by Lloyds Banking Group. The partnership aims to develop a state-of-the-art, 397-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Stratford, East London. The project boasts a gross development value of approximately £120 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wembley Developer Quintain finalises £277m financing deal with J.P. Morgan Sep 28, 2022 The £277m deal is Quintain’s largest development loan to date, delivering 769 new homes. 74% of the homes delivered will be build-to-rent, the balance including shared ownership, affordable rent and discount market rent homes, with both residential buildings expected be completed by early 2025 Long term partners Quintain and John Sisk & Son have also […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
West One Loans Funds Record £48m Housing Project in Acton, West London Nov 10, 2023 West One Loans has marked a significant milestone by completing its largest development finance deal to date, a £31.2 million facility to support a £48 million Gross Development Value (GDV) housing scheme in Acton, West London. This substantial financial package was utilised initially for the acquisition of the site, with plans to demolish the existing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Westbrook Partners Refinances 60 Charlotte Street Jul 1, 2024 Westbrook Partners has renewed its lending partnership to refinance the 60 Charlotte Street office building in Fitzrovia, London. The financing involves a Japanese lender, reinforcing the building’s status as a top-tier office space. The refurbishment, completed in 2021, modernised the property into multi-let Grade A offices, luxury serviced apartments, and a restaurant unit. This move […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Westminster City Council Approves Major Redevelopment at 33 Cavendish Square Dec 10, 2025 Westminster City Council has granted planning approval for the redevelopment of 33 Cavendish Square, a prominent site near Oxford Circus in London. The scheme will deliver 800,000 square feet of office space and 100,000 square feet of retail, transforming the landmark location into a modern, sustainable, and mixed-use destination. The project, led by Berkeley Estate […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Weston Homes exchange on Town Quay Wharf, Barking, in affordable homes partnership with Be First London Jun 6, 2023 Award winning housebuilder Weston Homes has exchanged on a new site in Barking, Town Quay Wharf, in partnership with Be First London, working on behalf of Barking and Dagenham Council The site will be transformed into a £50 million (GDV) mixed-use development providing 147 newly built apartments and 1,000 sqm of commercial space with 42% […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Weston Homes To Launch £315M – 900 More New Homes Across London & The South-East Feb 14, 2024 Leading volume housebuilder Weston Homes has announced it will launch and develop an additional £315 million of new residential schemes this year, providing almost 900 more new homes across London and the South-East with two further London commuter projects at planning application stage offering another 650 homes, adding in excess of 1,500 new homes to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Whitbread acquires freehold of 35 Red Lion Square in Central London Feb 4, 2025 Whitbread Plc, the parent company of Premier Inn, the UK’s largest hotel brand, has acquired the freehold of 35 Red Lion Square, WC1 for conversion into a hub by Premier Inn hotel. The prime property, which is in a prominent location on the junction of Theobalds Road, Drake Street and Red Lion Square, was purchased […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
