Stockport Council Unveils Plan to Build 15,000 New Homes and Protect Green Belt Jul 18, 2024 Stockport Council has revealed an ambitious plan to construct 15,761 new homes by 2041, while also preserving the borough’s green belt. The draft local plan aims to meet 85% of Stockport’s housing needs, with 8,000 homes slated for development in the town centre, predominantly on previously developed brownfield land. Feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rotherham Council Approves £19.9 Million Redevelopment Plans Jul 18, 2024 Rotherham Council Cabinet has approved updated plans for two projects aimed at transforming Wath and Dinnington. Feedback from the public has been instrumental in refining these plans, which focus on revitalising the cultural heart of both town centres and enhancing public spaces. The £8.9 million project in Wath includes the construction of a new state-of-the-art […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chancerygate sells 275,000 sq ft Aston Clinton and Oldham urban logistics developments to private investor Jul 17, 2024 Chancerygate has sold two urban logistics in developments totalling 275,000 sq ft of Grade A accommodation to a private investor for an undisclosed sum. The developer has sold Vantage 41, which is located in Aston Clinton, near Aylesbury, and Broadway Central in Chadderton, near Oldham. Vantage 41 is a 165,000 sq ft development is located […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Approved: £55m for Central Docks Housing Project Jul 17, 2024 Liverpool City Council has approved a £55m investment from the new Labour government, marking a significant advancement for the Central Docks housing scheme. This funding, part of the Brownfield Infrastructure Land (BIL) grant, aims to rejuvenate the stalled Central Docks project within Liverpool Waters. The initiative, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, positions Liverpool at the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bruntwood SciTech Eyes Manchester’s Pinnacle Building Acquisition Jul 12, 2024 Bruntwood SciTech is in advanced discussions to acquire The Pinnacle, a 27,000 sq ft Grade A office building located on King Street in Manchester city centre. The property, currently owned by ReAssure, a branch of Legal & General Investment Management, offers premium office space across 11 floors, including fully fitted areas with 30 desks, breakout […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Drum Property Group Set to Revive £94m Manchester Residential Project Jul 12, 2024 Scottish developer Drum Property Group is poised to acquire the Gallery Gardens project in Manchester’s Castlefield district, a £94m development initially proposed by DeTrafford. The project, which includes 366 flats, entered administration in early 2023 without construction commencing. Drum Property Group, based in Aberdeen, has emerged as the leading contender to take over the site […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Liverpool City Council Seeks Feedback on 12,000-Home Housing Strategy Jul 11, 2024 Liverpool City Council has launched a consultation on a new housing strategy aimed at delivering 12,000 homes over the next six years. This plan seeks to provide 2,000 homes annually and increase affordable housing availability across the city. The strategy, anticipated to trigger a £1bn housebuilding surge, includes a key goal of doubling the proportion […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Maslow Capital Invests £20m in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle Development Jul 2, 2024 Maslow Capital has committed £20 million to Nexus Residential for the completion of the £35 million Central Park apartments, located on the edge of Liverpool city centre, with an expected completion date in late 2025. This marks the third collaboration between Nexus and Maslow, bringing their total funding to £60 million. The Central Park development, […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Greystar’s Student Roost Snaps Up Properties in Manchester and Birmingham Jul 1, 2024 Student Roost, owned by Greystar, has purchased a 1,000-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Manchester from Whitbread. This acquisition marks the company’s first development in the city. Whitbread sold the Medlock Street site, previously earmarked for a 37-storey tower, to Student Roost. The site had planning consent for a 1,014-bed PBSA and a 13-storey […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Greater Manchester Land Available for Development Jun 28, 2024 A large site on Bury New Road in Manchester is now on the market. Previously granted planning permission for a hotel, car showroom, and storage warehouse, the plot also holds potential for residential development, according to agent Hindley Lawrence. Located just south of the Fairy Lane and Bury New Road junction, the freehold property at […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
