Built Environment Networking Blog: National News

‘It will be more accessible to a wider range of people’

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

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‘It’s always good when we all get together’

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

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Novuna Business Finance provides £10m facility to Aura Power

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

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Phoenix Group Expands Portfolio with Hambro Perks Investment

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

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£1bn Midlands-based engineering framework looking for awesome foursome

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

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£2 billion of UK hotel transactions in 2023

£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

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£200m Crosstree and Bloom Joint Venture launched

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

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£25,000 Per Home Investment Opportunity Emerges as UK Revamps Waterway Protection Rules

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

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