Glenbrook unveil new residential development in Manchester Oct 10, 2024 Glenbrook have launched a public consultation to bring forward an iconic 44 story residential development in the heart of Manchester city centre. Located on a prominent site, adjacent to Deansgate Train Station at Whitworth Street West, the proposals would see the development of 364 apartments over 44 storeys with over 7,750 sq. ft of active […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
GLP acquires Trafford Park 9-acre logistics site Mar 1, 2022 GLP has acquired a logistics site in Trafford Park in Manchester totalling nine acres. The site is currently occupied by Tenmat, a leading manufacturer of advanced materials and components who is subsequently relocating to a site in Irlam at the end of 2022, and has significant redevelopment potential. Cushman & Wakefield advised Tenmat on the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GMPF Provides £31.3m Loan to Support Housing Developments in Bolton and Halifax Aug 30, 2024 The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has granted a £31.3 million loan to support two major housing projects by Placefirst in Bolton and Halifax. The developments, Deansgate Gardens in Bolton and Cow Green in Halifax, will collectively deliver 289 all-electric homes, powered by solar panels and air-source heat pumps. Construction has already commenced on both […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Go ahead given for £140m 11-storey commercial scheme in Manchester Oct 7, 2022 Plans to develop the largest, highly sustainable commercial building in Greater Manchester, set within the heart of MediaCity, have been given the green light, paving the way for the first major development for the waterside creative, tech and digital hub since Landsec’s 75% acquisition from Peel L&P in November 2021. The iconic, £140 million (GDV), […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government announces new Devolution deals across England Sep 19, 2024 Devolution deals have been confirmed for Hull & East Yorkshire, and for Lincolnshire – with Combined County Authorities also set to be established in Lancashire, and Devon & Torbay. The Mayoral elections will be in 2025 if the devolution deals are approved by Parliament. Greater Lincolnshire will receive an additional £24m a year from Government, […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
GRAHAM Consortium Chosen for University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus Overhaul Jul 29, 2024 The Viridis consortium, comprising GRAHAM (investor and construction), Equitix (infrastructure investor, developer, and manager), and Derwent FM (facilities management), has been named the preferred bidder for the redevelopment of the University of Manchester’s Fallowfield Campus. This project, which will follow a Design, Build, Finance, and Operate (DBFO) model, marks a pivotal step in upgrading the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Grainger Acquires Manchester Development in £31m Deal Jul 24, 2024 Grainger has bolstered its portfolio with the acquisition of The Astley, a build-to-rent scheme in Manchester, from M&G Real Estate for £31 million. This strategic move is set to enhance Grainger’s presence in the Northern Quarter and Ancoats, an area renowned for its vibrant community and growth potential. The Astley, a 135-home development featuring a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Great Places launches consultation for ‘first of a kind’ purpose-built majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme proposals Jan 4, 2024 Great Places Housing Group has launched a public consultation on its proposals for a plan to create the UK’s first purpose-built and co-produced majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range, south Manchester. The south Manchester-based housing association with extensive experience of designing, developing, and managing a wide variety of affordable general needs, supported […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Great Places partners with Stonebond to deliver over 600 affordable homes across the North West Jun 30, 2023 Great Places has established as partnership agreement with Stonebond, the land-led partnerships developer, that will see the two partners initially deliver over 600 affordable homes. The partnership is an open-ended agreement which provides a long-term strategic framework between the two parties, with the potential to deliver further homes in the future. The homes will be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greater Manchester and Liverpool regional leaders unite to champion Levelling Up opportunities at UKREiiF Feb 16, 2022 UKREiiF is a new annual event that will connect people, places and businesses in order to accelerate the levelling up agenda and unlock sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment Conference speakers include a host of senior figures from national and local government, as well as leading developers and investors Awards to celebrate pioneers in the ESG […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Greater Manchester announces partners and programme for UKREiiF Apr 25, 2022 Greater Manchester has announced that it will attend UKREiiF, the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, for the first time when it comes to Leeds next month. The three-day event will connect over 3,500 investors, developers, public sector bodies, funders, and end-users to inward investment as Greater Manchester joins up with Liverpool City Region […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greater Manchester industrial estate now two thirds let following latest deal Apr 8, 2024 Network Space Developments (NSD) has let a 17,000 sq ft unit at the flagship Broadheath Networkcentre in Altrincham. Constructed by Bansco, on behalf of NSD, the 206,000 sq ft, 25-unit Broadheath Networkcentre has regenerated a brownfield site providing a mix of high-quality refurbished space alongside new builds. Achieving BREEAM Very Good and EPC A ratings, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
