Plans for mixed residential neighbourhood in Stockport revealed as first conversation launches with local community Jan 18, 2024 Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture between Homes England, Muse and Legal & General – have launched the first community conversation on the £250million plans to create an exciting mixed residential neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, currently known as Stockport 8. Located on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Torus Greenlights Major Housing Development on Cowley Hill Site Jan 16, 2024 A North West housing association, Torus, has recently obtained permission to commence a significant housing project, marking the first phase of a plan to construct over 1,000 homes. This development takes place on the Cowley Hill site, identified as the largest single housing allocation in the St Helens local plan, with a total of 1,100 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Fiddler’s Ferry Site to Transform into Vibrant Community with 860 New Homes Jan 16, 2024 Warrington’s Fiddler’s Ferry, a substantial brownfield site in the region, is on the cusp of a transformative redevelopment. The project, driven by the pressing need for various types of housing in the area, aims to alleviate the strain on local housing demands. A vast number of residents find themselves either on waiting lists or burdened […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chancerygate submits plans for £15m, 59,500 sq ft urban logistics development in East Manchester Jan 15, 2024 Chancerygate has submitted plans to speculatively build 59,500 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and industrial space in Clayton, East Manchester. Called Eastside, the proposed scheme will comprise nine units ranging from 4,000 sq ft to 14,000 sq ft available on a freehold or leasehold basis. The projected gross development value is approximately £15m. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Firethorn Trust expands presence with prime North West logistics acquisition Jan 10, 2024 Real estate investor and developer, Firethorn Trust, has acquired a 21.5-acre logistics asset in Warrington for an undisclosed sum. Located on Hardwick Grange, Woolston in Warrington, the property comprises three units totalling 432,166 sq ft, of an ambient storage facility, a cold store and ancillary office space. The property is fully let under a long-term […] 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
Caledonian Leisure Expands with Blackpool Hotel Acquisition Jan 4, 2024 Caledonian Leisure, a domestic operator, has expanded its hotel portfolio with the acquisition of the well-known Liberty’s Hotel in Blackpool. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. This acquisition marks the second addition to their portfolio, following their earlier purchase of the Claymore Hotel in Arrochar, Scotland. Situated on the Northern Promenade, the 67-room […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
AM ALPHA Secures £50m Build-to-Rent Scheme in Birmingham’s Westminster Works Dec 20, 2023 AM ALPHA, a global family office specializing in real estate investments, has successfully acquired the Westminster Works project in Birmingham, a notable development valued at £50 million. This project includes 220 build-to-rent apartments, marking a significant addition to the firm’s investment portfolio. The Munich-based company, acting for a group of investors represented by a Hamburg […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Salford City Council Opens Consultation for Local Plan Part Two, Opportunity for Developers Dec 20, 2023 Salford City Council is actively seeking public input for the second phase of its Local Plan, presenting a unique opportunity for developers to engage in the early stages of shaping the city’s future. This phase of the plan, building on the successful adoption of its first part, is critical in determining the direction of housing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Conversation on plans for mixed-use neighbourhood in Stockport town centre to launch in new year Dec 19, 2023 Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture between Homes England, Muse and Legal & General – have announced that a first community conversation on the £250million plans to create an exciting mixed-use neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, will launch in January 2024. Currently known […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
