The Great North confirms first ever Northern Investment Summit Dec 4, 2025 A new landmark investment summit will showcase the North of England on the global stage, to unlock new investment and jobs for regions across the North. The Great North Investment Summit is announced today by The Great North, a partnership founded by northern mayors to create prosperity and opportunity. The Summit will take place on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Packaged Living Secures Planning Consent for £150 Million Liverpool Build-to-Rent Scheme Nov 11, 2025 Packaged Living has secured planning consent for its £150 million build-to-rent development in Liverpool, marking a major milestone in the transformation of a prominent site at the junction of Old Hall Street and Leeds Street. The scheme will deliver 434 professionally managed private rented homes across two residential towers. The approved development features two towers […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Tees Valley Lithium appoints ABG Sundal Collier to raise $245 million Nov 5, 2025 ABG Sundal Collier (ABGSC) a leading European investment bank has been appointed to spearhead the financing of Britain’s first large-scale lithium refinery, marking a major step forward in the UK’s ambitions to secure domestic supply of critical battery materials. Tees Valley Lithium (TVL), has engaged ABGSC to lead a proposed US$245 million bond and equity […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£10bn Northumberland Data Centre Receives Approval for Preparatory Site Works Aug 28, 2025 The £10bn Northumberland data centre has secured formal approval for preparatory site works, marking a major milestone in one of the UK’s largest inward investment projects. The decision clears the way for the delivery phase of the development, with completion of Phase A targeted for autumn 2026. The Blackstone-owned QTS data centre campus will be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
North East England’s Mayor unveils £14 billion of investment opportunities May 20, 2025 Today (Tuesday 20th May 2025) North East England’s Mayor Kim McGuinness has unveiled £14 billion of investment opportunities with the launch of the first North East Investment Prospectus. The prospectus details a portfolio of investment opportunities across the region aimed at attracting developers from across the globe, showcasing North East England’s credentials in offshore and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Puma Property Finance facilitates a £43m loan for Newcastle PBSA development Feb 6, 2025 Puma Property Finance (“Puma”) today announces it has facilitated a £43 million loan to Vita Group to fund the development of a new 260-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Newcastle. This latest scheme follows Puma’s recent partnership with Vita on a 268-bed PBSA development in Edinburgh in December 2024.The Newcastle development is in the […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Riverside Sunderland masterplan gets green light for flagship 165-home Placefirst neighbourhood Jan 9, 2025 Placefirst’s proposals for a new flagship residential neighbourhood on Farringdon Row, have received planning approval, marking a new significant milestone within the Riverside Sunderland Masterplan. Following Sunderland City Council’s decision, we will begin transforming the 4.57-acre brownfield site into a high-quality 165-home neighbourhood by June 2025. Consisting of 67 homes and 98 apartments for long-term […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Gresham regeneration plans move forward after multi-million pound injection Dec 20, 2024 Plans for transformational scheme to regenerate a key site in the heart of Middlesbrough from next spring have moved forward after new funding was approved. Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC) has agreed to provide a further £7million to breathe life into Gresham with the development of a new hotel alongside professional living and student accommodation. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
200-bed hotel set for Middlesbrough Oct 21, 2024 International hotel brand Fairfield by Marriott is in discussions to open a new 200-bedroom hotel coming to the heart of Middlesbrough. Building work on the Gresham hotel project is forecast to start in early summer next year, subject to board approval. Members of the Middlesbrough Development Corporation Board will meet this Friday to agree next […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Principal acquires life sciences asset in North England Oct 14, 2024 Principal Asset Management has successfully acquired a life sciences facility in Alnwick, Northumberland, for its Log In fund, which focuses on life sciences and innovation properties. The 16,000 square meter property was secured through a sale-and-leaseback transaction, though the specific purchase price remains undisclosed. This acquisition reflects Principal’s strategic focus on the expanding life sciences […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
