Planning approved for Key Gateway Site at Manchester Waters Jun 28, 2024 Manchester City Council have approved plans submitted by Forshaw Land & Property Group to transform a vacant brownfield site at Cornbrook into a high-quality, mixed-use residential and commercial scheme. The collaboration between the Bolton based developer and waterside regeneration specialists Peel Waters will see the 1-acre plot which sits adjacent to VOX Manchester and the […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
UKREiiF-Bound Blackpool Launches Major Housing Regeneration Project May 16, 2024 Blackpool is set to begin the first phase of a 20-year plan to transform housing in its inner areas, focusing on the regeneration of deprived neighbourhoods behind the resort’s famous Golden Mile. Councillors will meet to agree on the initial steps of the extensive scheme, which follows the announcement of £90 million in government Levelling […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Britannia Secures £10 Million for Manchester Project May 15, 2024 Britannia has secured £10 million for its development at a former probation centre site in South Manchester. The financing includes a £9.5 million development loan from specialist lender Together and £650,000 from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Brownfield Housing Fund. Initial works have started on the Daisy Bank Road site in Victoria Park, with main […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Joint Venture launches MIX MANCHESTER – Airport-based Science, Innovation Manufacturing campus May 13, 2024 A revised masterplan has been developed which will see the creation of the UK’s best-connected science, innovation, and manufacturing campus at Manchester Airport. MIX MANCHESTER will be one of the largest science and innovation campuses in the UK, delivering 2 million sq ft of high-quality advanced manufacturing and science space. It will be the only […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Investec Supports Manchester Housing with £22 Million Loan to Realstar May 13, 2024 Investec Real Estate disclosed a strategic financial move by providing a three-year, £22 million investment loan to a fund managed by Realstar Group. This loan is secured against UNCLE Manchester, a centrally located multifamily residential scheme in Manchester, underscoring the continuing demand for high-quality housing in the city. UNCLE Manchester features 171 studio and one-bedroom […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
B8re Completes Sales Worth £4million For Network Space Investments May 8, 2024 Industrial property specialist B8RE has completed the disposal of two single let assets in the North West on behalf of Network Space Investments (NSI). The two sales sold in excess of £4m, with both achieving ahead of quote after competitive bidding processes. The assets include a 23,012 sq ft detached unit in Skelmersdale on a 3.2-acre […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Greater Manchester to get 10,000 new council homes by 2028 May 7, 2024 NEWLY re-elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has made tackling the housing crisis a top priority for his third term. Today he unveils measures to increase the amount of social housing in the city-region, improve the standard of rented accommodation and end the housing crisis in Greater Manchester by 2038. The Mayor’s announcements include: […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
L&G Initiates Sale of Manchester Mixed-Use Property May 3, 2024 Legal & General UK Property Fund has commenced efforts to divest its retail and leisure complex located at 19–31 Piccadilly in Manchester. The asset, which encompasses a Travelodge hotel alongside a diverse array of food and beverage outlets, presents a lucrative investment opportunity for prospective buyers seeking exposure to Manchester’s vibrant commercial landscape. Originally acquired […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Council Implements £65 Million Plan for University Campus Development May 3, 2024 In a move aimed at progressing the development of a new £65 million university campus, a council has initiated a compulsory purchase order to acquire necessary land, paving the way for ambitious construction plans. Blackpool Council has previously granted approval for the demolition of 59 residential properties within the designated area, endorsing an outline proposal […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Tameside Council Hunts for Procurement Partner for £11m Revamp May 1, 2024 Tameside Council is actively seeking a procurement partner to drive forward its ambitious £11 million infrastructure project aimed at rejuvenating Stalybridge West. With funding sourced in part from the government’s £20 million Levelling Up Fund grant, specifically earmarked for town centre enhancements, the clock is ticking, requiring expenditure of funds by March 2026. Crafted meticulously, […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
