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Aldar and Carlyle to Enhance UK Logistics Network with £85 Million Investment in 14 Warehouses

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the UK logistics sector, Aldar Properties, alongside investment powerhouse Carlyle, has earmarked £85 million for the acquisition and development of 14 key warehouse sites across the UK. This investment highlights the commitment of both firms to the strengthening and expansion of Britain’s logistics infrastructure amidst growing market demands. […]

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Aldi Targets Expansion in London, Penzance, Bath, and More: £1.4bn Investment Plan Unveiled

Aldi, the renowned supermarket chain, has unveiled its ambitious £1.4bn expansion plan, spotlighting key locations across Britain where it intends to establish new stores. The supermarket behemoth, which ranks as the fourth largest in Britain, has witnessed a surge in its customer base, attracting approximately one million additional shoppers over the last year. Celebrating the […]

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Align JV chooses unique onsite procurement solution to support HS2 construction

Align, the joint venture between Bouygues Travaux Publics, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, Sir Robert McAlpine, and VolkerFitzpatrick, a subsidiary of VolkerWessels that is delivering the Central 1 portion of HS2 Phase One, has chosen a next generation procurement delivery solution which can result in up to 70% reduction in carbon emissions previously caused by […]

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Alpha Real Capital acquires £86m energy portfolio

Real assets investment manager Alpha Real Capital has acquired Innova Energy, which has a solar energy portfolio totalling almost 62MW in the UK. The 17 PV projects, valued at £86m, are located across the UK and include extension and expansion rights. They generate about 540 gigawatt-hours of electricity a year, equivalent to powering 186,000 homes. […]

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AlphaReal and Just Group invest in over 100 health and childcare facilities assisting approximately 1,800 people

AlphaReal, the specialist secure income manager, has deployed £350 million of long income real estate backed investments over nine months on behalf of Just Group with a significant social infrastructure focus. The portfolio includes over 100 healthcare facilities that provide specialist care for patients with high acuity caring needs and childcare centres providing important support […]

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Alternative Credit Fund launched by London CIV

UKREiiF attendee London CIV has announced the launch of its Alternative Credit Fund. The Sub-fund was launched this month with three seed investors. Initial Assets Under Management (“AuM”) for the Sub-fund is £398m. The Sub-fund’s objective is to seek a return of SONIA +4.5%, net of fees, which it is expected to achieve by investing […]

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Amazon pledges to invest £1.8bn into UK digital infrastructure

The news comes as demand for digital infrastructure continues to rise as well as to bolster the country’s infrastructure assets, doubling AWS’ total investment in the UK. As of 2018, AWS had three availability zones in its London Region, as well as various edge locations across the UK which are connected to the AWS region […]

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Amazon to invest £8bn into UK data centres over 5-years

Amazon and the UK Government has announced plans to invest £8bn into the UK data centres sector over the next five years. The Labour Party, who’ve called in previously rejected data centre applications since taking to office since the General Election, is focusing on the data centre sector to provide an economic boost, and it […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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Announcement of £500 million funding partnership

LendInvest plc (AIM: LINV; “LendInvest” or the “Group”), the UK’s leading platform for mortgages, has announced a £500 million investment to fund part of its future mortgage originations for its Buy-to-Let and Residential Mortgage products from Chetwood Financial Limited. This new funding will further the growth of LendInvest’s Buy-to-Let business, which supports professional landlords, as […]

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Ares Real Estate and EQ Group Secure £400 Million UK Hotel Portfolio

Ares Real Estate and EQ Group have announced the acquisition of a portfolio comprising 18 hotels from Land Securities for £400 million, reflecting renewed confidence in the UK’s property and leisure sectors. The collection of mid-scale and economy hotels, strategically located in central London and other major UK cities, signifies an important expansion for Ares […]

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Assura dispose of 12 assets for £25 million

Assura has announced the completion of the disposal of 12 assets for cash proceeds of £25 million. The sale price is in line with the current book value of the assets and the proceeds will enable a partial repayment of the Group’s revolving credit facility. Disposal programme update The Company continues to make strong progress […]

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Assura Healthcare Reports Strong Strategic Progress in Latest Trading Update

Assura Healthcare has today reported significant progress across its strategic objectives in a trading update that reinforces its position as a leading healthcare real estate investor, with a focus on sustainable growth and portfolio expansion. The company has successfully completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 14 private hospitals for £500 million. This acquisition provides […]

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