‘It will be more accessible to a wider range of people’ Apr 23, 2021 Senior figures from two of the UK’s most respected development companies explained why they think UKREiiF has a lot to offer. Paul Kelly, who is the Development Director at the Scarborough Group, and Elizabeth Peckett, who is an asset director at Allied London, were joined by two other members of UKREiiF’s Advisory Group as they […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
‘It’s always good when we all get together’ Apr 21, 2021 Manchester City Council chief executive Joanne Roney highlighted the importance of senior industry figures, across all sectors, meeting up en masse when she spoke at UKREiiF’s latest monthly webinar. Joanne was joined by three other members of UKREiiF’s Advisory Group as she outlined why an event like UKREiiF has been badly missed. The first annual […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
‘Significant transaction’: Costco searches for suitable Locations for 14 new UK stores Aug 17, 2023 Costco, the bulk buy retailer, is ramping up its expansion drive in the UK with plans to open 14 new warehouses over the next two years. The company is actively looking at several locations, including Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, south Glasgow, southeast London, and Oxford, with the intention to open as soon as possible. However, the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Casa by Moda secures up to £150m commitment from NatWest for future growth Sep 25, 2023 Single-family homes developer and operator Casa by Moda has secured an initial £60m debt facility from NatWest, with the ability to rise to £150m, allowing it to accelerate the delivery of high-quality new homes for rent across the UK. The landmark commitment from NatWest will form part of Casa’s funding package and will help spearhead […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Phoenix Group Expands Portfolio with Hambro Perks Investment Sep 22, 2023 In a strategic move to diversify its investment portfolio, Phoenix Group, the UK’s leading savings and retirement business, has acquired a stake in the London-based venture capital firm, Hambro Perks. This acquisition aligns with Phoenix’s objective to provide its customers with increased opportunities in rapidly expanding private enterprises. Phoenix Group’s acquisition comprises a 5% stake […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£1bn Midlands-based engineering framework looking for awesome foursome Apr 19, 2021 A £1bn framework, servicing the engineering needs of 24 local authorities plus Highways England and the West Midlands Combined Authority, is looking for four partners. The Medium Schemes framework (MSF4), run by Midlands Highways Alliance Plus (MHAP), is for the execution of highway, civil and municipal engineering works. Typical schemes may involve, but not exclusively […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
£2 billion of UK hotel transactions in 2023 Jan 8, 2024 £2 billion of UK hotel transactions were recorded in 2023, according to global property adviser Knight Frank. Q4 was the strongest quarter of the year for investment into the sector with £615 million of deals, representing 31% of the total annual investment activity. Knight Frank anticipates that this encouraging increase in investor activity at the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£25,000 Per Home Investment Opportunity Emerges as UK Revamps Waterway Protection Rules Aug 29, 2023 The UK government is set to revisit environmental regulations related to waterway protection, unlocking significant investment opportunities in the housing sector. This strategic move aims to stimulate the construction industry and pave the way for expansive development. Reports indicate that the current “nutrient-neutrality” regulations have added costs of up to £25,000 per home in remediation. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£4bn invested into UK hotels sector in 2021 Feb 10, 2022 The UK hotel market saw investment volumes reach an impressive £4 billion in 2021, representing the growing investor optimism over the long-term prospects for the sector, according to the latest UK Hotel Capital Markets: Investment Review 2022 by leading global property adviser Knight Frank – who are exhibiting at UKREiiF. Despite the disruptive implications of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
1.3 Billion Reasons Why Premier Inn is a Boon for the UK Economy: An In-depth Conversation with James Anderson Oct 3, 2023 Premier Inn, a renowned budget brand, has been making waves in the UK hospitality sector. Beyond its reputation for quality accommodation, Premier Inn has significantly contributed to the UK’s economy. We sat down with James Anderson, Property Communications Manager at Whitbread, the parent company of Premier Inn, to delve deeper into this. UKREiiF: James, can […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
100% council tax premium on LT Empty Homes Mar 11, 2024 Effective from 1 April, the UK’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, along with Simon Hoare MP, have announced the implementation of stricter measures aimed at addressing the issue of long-term vacant properties. The revised legislation mandates a 100% council tax premium on homes left empty for more than a year, a significant reduction […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
29 UK Holiday Parks Up for Sale after RoyaleLife Group’s Administration Oct 4, 2023 Following the financial downfall of RoyaleLife Group earlier this year, administrators are now actively looking for potential buyers for a portfolio of 29 residential caravan parks and related properties. Owned by billionaire Robert Bull, RoyaleLife faced administrative challenges this summer. Paul Davies, Sandra Mundy, and Tom Russell, from James Cowper Kreston, have taken on the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
