Housing Growth Partnership and McGoff Group Launch £13m JV for 237-Unit BTR Scheme in Manchester Jul 31, 2023 Housing Growth Partnership (“HGP”), the Lloyds-backed equity investor supporting the UK’s living sector to deliver more homes, has committed £13m to a joint venture with McGoff Group (“McGoff”) to deliver the new Downtown Victoria North build-to-rent scheme in Manchester. The development is situated on a form er gasworks on Rochdale Road and represents a key […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Liverpool City Region set to get £310m funding as the UK’s second Investment Zone Jul 31, 2023 Communities across the Liverpool City Region could be set to benefit from over 4,000 new jobs and a multi-million-pound investment in the life sciences sector as part of the UK’s second Investment Zone. The government has today (26 July 2023) launched England’s second Investment Zone in Liverpool City Region, which could unlock £320 million of private investment and deliver 4,000 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Medicash acquires One Derby Square in multi-million pound deal Jul 24, 2023 Medicash, a leading provider of health and wellbeing solutions, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of One Derby Square in a deal worth £12 million. This strategic investment marks another milestone for Medicash as it cements its position in the city where it was founded in 1871. The five story, 70,161sq ft mixed use property, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Puma Property Finance funds new purpose-built care home development in St Helens, Merseyside Jul 19, 2023 Puma Property Finance (Puma) has announced it is providing funding to Angela Swift Developments for the development of a new 64-bed care home facility in St Helens, Merseyside. The development is set to be completed late 2024 with construction starting in April 2023. The deal further underlines Puma’s commitment to the UK care home sector, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£2.5bn Salford Crescent scheme plans submitted Jul 18, 2023 The first phase of the £2.5 billion Salford Crescent scheme, known as Crescent Innovation North, has been planned. This phase will introduce up to 933 new homes and 1.7 million square feet of commercial and academic space. Julian Stott, Development Director at ECF, expressed that the vision for Crescent is unique and they are working […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
United Utilities Initiates £5.5 Billion Significant Project Tender Competition Jul 18, 2023 United Utilities, a water company in the North West, has initiated a significant project bid race, with an estimated value of £5.5 billion. The company’s AMP8 and AMP9 investment plans are expected to be considerably larger than in previous years. To manage the increased workload, United Utilities has developed a model consisting of five delivery […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans submitted for Crescent Innovation North Jul 14, 2023 Following a major community consultation exercise, plans have been submitted to Salford City Council by The English Cities Fund (ECF) and the University of Salford to bring forward Crescent Innovation North – a key part of the wider £2.5bn, 252-acre Crescent masterplan. The Crescent Innovation North application covers an area of approximately 29 acres and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Puma Property Finance signs largest ever loan to fund Build to Rent scheme in Manchester Jul 11, 2023 Puma Property Finance (Puma) today announces it has provided a facility to the McGoff Group of approximately £50m for a new 237-unit Build-to-Rent scheme in central Manchester. The development, known as Downtown Victoria North is located on Rochdale Road, close to Manchester’s main shopping area, Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. The scheme will see the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Huge step forward for transformation of town centre as development partner announced Jul 7, 2023 A major milestone has been reached in the ongoing transformation of Oldham town centre, with the announcement of the council’s new development partner today (Friday 7 July). The ground-breaking new partnership with nationwide placemaker Muse, will bring millions of pounds of investment to Oldham, as well as creating new jobs and opportunities for local people, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£350m Blackpool Talbot Gateway regeneration progresses with release of new retail units Jul 7, 2023 Over 5,000 sq ft of retail space has been released as part of Blackpool Council’s £350m Talbot Gateway development. The units sit at the ground level of the 144-bedroom Holiday Inn hotel and surround the new tram terminal. The development includes a new underpass connecting passengers from Blackpool North train station with the new tramway […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
