‘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
Novuna Business Finance provides £10m facility to Aura Power May 1, 2024 Novuna Business Finance has provided £10m of funding to support Aura Power, a leading global developer of renewable energy projects progress their development pipeline of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage of around 12 GW in the UK, Europe and North America. The deal demonstrates Novuna Business Finance’s appetite to support businesses that have […] Posted by: David Gilbank 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
£200m Crosstree and Bloom Joint Venture launched Sep 23, 2024 Crosstree Real Estate Partners has officially expanded into the industrial and logistics real estate sector through a new £200 million joint venture with Bloom. This marks Crosstree’s debut in the growing logistics market, a sector that continues to thrive amidst strong investor demand. The partnership will focus on identifying industrial real estate opportunities across the […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas 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
£3 billion housebuilding schemes to unlock homes and boost growth Nov 27, 2024 Billions of pounds in guarantees for housebuilders are now open for business as part of a new support package confirmed by the Housing Minister today. As announced at the Budget, an additional £3 billion in housing guarantees will be available to help builders apply for more accessible loans from banks and lenders, giving them the […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
£40m Octopus and Torwood Care partnership to deliver three care homes Dec 4, 2024 Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading specialist real estate investor and lender, today announces £40 million of funding for three new high-quality, purpose-built care homes in the Octopus Healthcare Fund’s (OHF) portfolio of over 100 homes. These new care homes will provide a total of over 200 beds, each with a […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more