Further additions to UKREiiF’s steering group Apr 16, 2021 The group steering the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum has been bolstered by two more senior industry figures. Earlier this week Jen Hartley, a director at Invest Newcastle, was confirmed as a member of UKREiiF’s Advisory Group and she has been joined by Munroe K founder David Aspin and Richard Nelson, who is […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Fusion21 announces suppliers appointed to £750m decarbonisation framework Jan 20, 2022 Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Decarbonisation Framework worth up to £750 million over a four-year period. A total of 50 specialist firms – both SMEs and multinational organisations, have secured a place on the framework, designed to meet the needs of public sector organisations – […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GBA Logistics Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Silver X Group and Bow Distribution May 7, 2024 GBA Logistics has announced the acquisition of Silver X Group and Bow Distribution and Warehousing. The move aligns with GBA’s strategic vision to enhance its service offerings and expand its reach. David J Birkbeck, chairman and founder of GBA Logistics, expressed enthusiasm about the integration, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Silver X and Bow […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
GLIL secures record £1.2bn to drive UK infrastructure investment Apr 21, 2022 GLIL Infrastructure LLP (“GLIL”) has raised a further £1.2 billion from its members – its biggest fundraising since the fund launched in 2015 – for further investment in core UK infrastructure assets. The additional capital commitment comes from across all of GLIL’s Local Government Pension Scheme (“LGPS”) fund members, including Greater Manchester, Merseyside and West […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Global and international investors back inaugural UKREiiF – with 200 investment firms signed up Mar 1, 2022 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has so far secured almost 750 C-Suite and senior professionals representing major investors and funders to attend the event – representing more 200 investment firms. UKREiiF is a game-changing new event set to take place in Leeds between 17-19th May 2022 which brings together cities and regions […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Goldmoney Inc. Establishes Real Assets Investment Strategy with First Acquisition of Commercial Property in the UK Jun 27, 2023 On June 26, 2023, Goldmoney Properties completed the acquisition of a landmark 219,258 (GIA) square foot Class A building near the Port of Southampton from Aviva Investors Lime Property Fund for consideration of £33 million (CAD $55.4 million) in an all-cash transaction. Built in 2009 by a subsidiary of Land Securities Corp, the property is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government offers £150m self-build incentive Apr 26, 2021 The government hopes its new ‘Help to Build’ initiative, supported by more ‘£150m new funding’, will make it easier and more affordable for people to build their own homes, the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced over the weekend. The scheme is designed to ensure self and custom home building can become a realistic option to […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Government unveils Levelling Up plan that will ‘transform the UK’ Feb 2, 2022 Twelve bold national Levelling Up missions, given status in law, will shift government focus and resource to Britain’s forgotten communities throughout 2020s Biggest shift of power from Whitehall to local leaders in modern times announced – every part of England to get ‘London style’ powers and mayor if they wish to Starting gun fired on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Gresham House expands shared ownership portfolio with £50m HSPG partnership Sep 16, 2022 Gresham House, the alternative asset manager, has joined forces with top social impact real estate firm HSPG to build a portfolio of shared ownership and affordable housing. With the option for Gresham House to acquire HSPG’s shared ownership properties upon completion, the terms of the deal allow HSGP to sell the properties. The asset manager plans […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GXO Bolsters UK Logistics Presence with Wincanton Acquisition Apr 30, 2024 GXO Logistics, Inc. has finalised its acquisition of Wincanton plc. The completion of the acquisition, effective immediately, positions GXO as the sole shareholder of Wincanton. Shareholders of Wincanton are poised to receive consideration of 605 pence per share, with the scheme record time set at 6:00 p.m. BST on April 26, 2024. Malcolm Wilson, CEO […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Hammerson raises £330m in exiting retail park sector Apr 22, 2021 Real Estate investors Hammerson has sold the remainder of its retail parks to Canadian asset management firm Brookfield. The £330m cash deal, involving seven locations, follows on from three other minority share sales and takes the gross value of its 2021 disposals to £403m. The money will be used to pay down the company’s debt, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Harris family and Kings Park Capital acquire The Inn Collection Group Feb 14, 2022 Leading pubs with rooms operator The Inn Collection Group has been acquired by a new company backed by The Harris Family Trusts together with Kings Park Capital. Alchemy initially invested in ICG in 2018 when it comprised seven sites in the North East of England. Since then, Alchemy has proactively supported ICG Group Managing Director […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
