Flurry of new appointments by developer Chancerygate Mar 8, 2022 Industrial property developer and asset manager Chancerygate has announced five new appointments as the company continues to expand its operations throughout the UK. Darren Jeal and Paul Stayte have joined as project managers and are based in Chancerygate’s Birmingham and Bristol offices respectively. The company’s finance team has been further strengthened by Mukkarram Ali who […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Former Persimmon boss to chair bought-out Avant Homes Apr 20, 2021 Former Persimmon CEO Jeff Fairburn is the new chairman of Avant Homes after its takeover by developer Berkeley DeVeer and asset management firm Elliott Advisors Ltd was confirmed today. Under its new ownership, Derbyshire-based Avant Homes will continue to be led by the existing management team. COO Mark Mitchell will become CEO on May 1, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Former Schroders real estate head Owen joins Immobel Jan 11, 2022 Real estate developer Immobel is consolidating its investment management activities across Europe and has appointed Duncan Owen, the former global head of real estate at Schroders, to lead the new business division. The Belgium-listed firm has appointed Owen CEO of Immobel Capital Partners, the newly launched unit which will be co-investing across the UK and continental […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
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
Golden Lane Housing receives £10million of funding from NatWest Nov 25, 2024 The funding will significantly help Golden Lane Housing’s long term growth strategy, bolstering their asset base and supporting further property acquisitions so that they can continue to meet the ever-growing need across the country in providing opportunities for people to live independently at the heart of their communities. Earlier this year, NatWest announced plans to […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
GoldenTree Asset Management Acquires abrdn Property Income Trust for £351 Million Sep 27, 2024 GoldenTree Asset Management, the US-based owner of Travelodge, has announced the successful acquisition of abrdn Property Income Trust (API) for a total of £351 million. This significant transaction marks a major development in the UK property investment market and brings API’s managed wind-down process to a close. Under the terms of the deal, GoldenTree will […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas 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 announces action to “get a grip on spiralling HS2 costs” Oct 21, 2024 Action to “control the cost of HS2 and bring the project back on track” has been announced by the Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP. The following press release was added to their website over the weekend to confirm changes and the Government’s thoughts behind them: – Just months into the role, Louise Haigh has warned […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
